Gansu moves to protect its ancient villages

Lanzhou government released a protection plan in November to safeguard the city’s ancient villages and promote local village economics.

According to the plan, comprehensive protection guidelines will be put into action to protect three Chenghe village in Yuzhong county, Hekou village and Liancheng village.

Lanzhou’s Hekou ancient town (pictured above) hugs the bank of the Yellow River. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]