The ancient dwellings of the Li ethnic group are grass and mud houses constructed in the shape of inverted boats. This technique of residential architecture was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage item in 2008. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Baicha village is located in the mountains some 30 kilometers east of Dongfang city, where the Li people used to live. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]