s.thatrol the river every day v to ensure that fishermen do not harm the gtle dolphins. the dolphins now draw to the village more than 20,000 tourists each year. handmade dolphin carvings are a popular souvenir. protecting the dolphins have brought the village significant economic benefits. in this episode of asia insight, we follow the villagers along the mekong river as they strive to protect the dolphins that are bringing them prosperity. the village of kampi has a population of around 1,000. the statue of a dolphin stands proudly in the village center. it was handmade by locals as a symbol of their conservation efforts. tourts come from as far as europe and north america. the village welcomes around 23,000 domestic and fortune visitors annually. they're all here for one reason. >> yes, we want to watch the dolphins. >> if you see dolphin, you get much luck, yeah. >> the basic fee for dolphin tours is $7 per person. each can hold up to seven people. the driver and guide is a local villager. about five minutes after setting off, they reach an area where dolphins are com