Ancient fishing village in E China boosts cultural and tourism industries

This photo taken on May 2, 2026 shows stone houses in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Actors prepare to perform Dazou drum, a national intangible cultural heritage, for tourists in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 28, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Tourists visit traditional stone houses in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 2, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

This photo taken on June 26, 2026 shows fishing ships at a wharf in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Photo by Lin Qiujin/Xinhua)

Tourists watch a performance of Dazou drum, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 28, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Tourists visit traditional stone houses in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 2, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Actors perform Dazou drum, a national intangible cultural heritage, for tourists in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 28, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Photo by Mo Chaoren/Xinhua)

Children play in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Tourists take photos in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 2, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Actors perform Dazou drum, a national intangible cultural heritage, for tourists in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 28, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Photo by Mo Chaoren/Xinhua)

A drone photo taken on June 27, 2026 shows fishing boats docking at a wharf in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Tourists enjoy their leisure time at a cafe renovated from a traditional stone house in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 2, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

A villager fixes a fishing net in Liruo Village of Shitang Town, Wenling City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2026. Liruo is a village located in the southwestern part of Shitang Town, Wenling City. For generations, local residents have relied on the sea for their livelihood. The village is known for its distinctive stone constructions, which were built to withstand typhoons and other severe weather.

Today, the ancient fishing village is boosting its cultural and tourism industries. Many traditional stone houses have been transformed into cafes and homestays, while fishing nets are crafted into handbags, serving as souvenirs for tourists together with other cultural and creative products. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)