Ancient village integrates cultural resources into tourism development, preserves ethnic culture

This photo taken on June 10, 2026 shows a view of Banyueli Village, Xiapu County, Ningde City, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Banyueli, an ancient village of She ethnic group in southeast China's Fujian, retains a cluster of well-preserved She-style houses and has several items of intangible cultural heritage.

In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect and revitalize the ancient village by promoting intangible cultural heritage and integrating cultural resources into tourism development. These efforts have attracted visitors from home and abroad, and helped protect and pass on the cultural legacy of the She ethnic group.

Podcasters record a video of She-style paper-cutting event in Banyueli Village of Xiapu County, Ningde City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)