The photo, taken on November 6, shows wood on wood in a deep dye around the dwellings of the Dong ethnic minority in Shangxiang Ancient Village, Boyang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. In recent years, the county has integrated improving rural living environment and promoting rural tourism. It has tapped traditional rural cultural elements to boost the transformation from "beautiful countryside" to "beautiful economy", which will help increase the villagers' income. (Photo/Li Shangyin) 

The photo, taken on November 6, shows wood on wood in a deep dye around the dwellings of the Dong ethnic minority in Shangxiang Ancient Village, Boyang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. In recent years, the county has integrated improving rural living environment and promoting rural tourism. It has tapped traditional rural cultural elements to boost the transformation from "beautiful countryside" to "beautiful economy", which will help increase the villagers' income. (Photo/Li Shangyin)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday