Featuring distinctive black rooftops and white-washed walls, the influence of ancient Huizhou-style architecture in Huangshan city, Anhui province, continues to impress people from around the world.
Many of these old buildings are decorated with the three Huizhou-style crafts – brick carving, stone carving and wood carving – and are said to be of great cultural and economic value.
A tranquil view of ancient Lixi village, where ancient Huizhou-style buildings lie between mountains and rivers. [Photo/WeChat ID: cnhsta]
An ancient building decorated with exquisite wood carving in Huangshan. [Photo/WeChat ID: cnhsta]
An exterior of a household in Huangshan, which features black tiles and high walls shaped like horse heads. [Photo/WeChat ID: cnhsta]