Fuzhou historical buildings preservation to pay dividends

As a city in China boasting a rich history and culture, Fuzhou in Fujian province possesses many relics and well-preserved ancient buildings.

Located in Bandong town of Minqing county in Fuzhou, Honglincuo is a distinctive site with an array of ancient houses that display a high-level of engineering technology and architectural art that bear the local characteristics of the city.

Badly damaged during a flood caused by a typhoon in 2016, the largest single folk residence compound in China, which is over 220 years old, completed its restoration work in January after receiving a 50 million yuan ($7.15 million) investment from listed real estate company Tahoe Group.

Minqing county set up a special working group for the restoration work, with government leaders participating during the whole three-year process, said Huang Wenxiu, director of the Honglincuo management committee.