Ancient Village Bathed in Warm Sunshine

The 1,200-year-old ancient dwelling compound in Shanggantang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County is a key historical and cultural site under national-level protection. There are more than 200 residential houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, the county has leveraged the ancient village and ecological resources to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism, boosting rural revitalization in all respects. The photo, taken on March 24, shows an ancient tower bathed in warm sunshine. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily) 

The 1,200-year-old ancient dwelling compound in Shanggantang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County is a key historical and cultural site under national-level protection. There are more than 200 residential houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, the county has leveraged the ancient village and ecological resources to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism, boosting rural revitalization in all respects. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The 1,200-year-old ancient dwelling compound in Shanggantang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County is a key historical and cultural site under national-level protection. There are more than 200 residential houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, the county has leveraged the ancient village and ecological resources to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism, boosting rural revitalization in all respects. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The 1,200-year-old ancient dwelling compound in Shanggantang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County is a key historical and cultural site under national-level protection. There are more than 200 residential houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, the county has leveraged the ancient village and ecological resources to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism, boosting rural revitalization in all respects. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The 1,200-year-old ancient dwelling compound in Shanggantang Village, Xiacengpu Town, Jiangyong County is a key historical and cultural site under national-level protection. There are more than 200 residential houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, the county has leveraged the ancient village and ecological resources to promote integrated development of agriculture and tourism, boosting rural revitalization in all respects. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)