December 11, 2023
China’s ‘Dwarf Empire’ sparks controversy, moral concerns
The £11m project, launched in 2009, houses over 150 people with dwarfism The ‘Kingdom of Little People’ only employs people under 4ft 3in.—Alamy China’s controversial ‘Dwarf Empire’, known as the ‘Kingdom of Little People’, has become a unique but controversial tourist destination in Yunnan province. The £11 million project, which began in 2009, is home to over 150 dwarfs who put on daily shows for visitors. Located an hour’s drive east of Kunming, the park features castles, amphitheatres, and even a replica of The Shire from Lord of the Rings. The website has drawn a lot of criticism about its
