A glimpse of Wayaoping historic and cultural district in China's Hunan

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows a view of the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Tourists visit the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 16, 2026. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Tourists visit the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 16, 2026. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Tourists visit the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 16, 2026. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows a view of the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows a view of the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows tourists visiting the Wayaoping historic and cultural district in Chenzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. The Wayaoping historic and cultural district is home to a cluster of olden buildings in styles of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) that feature grey-tiled roofs and white walls.

The local government has renovated and restored some of the time-honored structures in recent years, introducing diverse business such as homestays, restaurants and intangible cultural heritage workshops.

These efforts have turned the district into a comprehensive tourism destination for cultural experience and leisure recreations. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)