A finance and law graduate who earned her degrees on the Chinese mainland, the Taiwan native Liao Yi-ting never imagined she would one day put down roots in the Daliang Mountains of Sichuan province and pursue a career in agriculture.

There, she built an orchid garden that now provides jobs for more than 80 villagers from Yi, Hui and Han ethnic groups.

What brought her to this mountain region? Watch the video to hear her story.