Huangling ancient village in autumn, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. The village dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

Huangling ancient village, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. The village dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

Terrace farmland at Huangling ancient village in autumn, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. The village dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

Pumpkin strips and other produce being sun dried in autumn, Huangling, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. Huangling is an ancient village that dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

Chillies, corn and other produce being sun dried in autumn, Huangling, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. Huangling is an ancient village that dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

The map of China on a building in Huangling ancient village, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, China. The village dates back to the Ming Dynasty more than 500 years ago and is known for its natural beauty.

Young participants in colorful uniforms in a celebration parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China.

Young musicians in a celebration parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Exquisite stone mural on the exterior of an ancestral hall. Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. Such halls or temples are used for collective rituals and festivals in honor of the ancestors and also for other family- and community-related functions.

Young women in elegant Chinese dresses carrying celebration banners in a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Yingge Dance performers at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. A native dance to the Chaozhou and Shantou area dating back to the Yuan dynasty. Incorporates martial arts and drama. Current characters from the Chinese classic, Water Margin.

Intricate porcelain inlay sculptures on the rooftops of Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple) of Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. Porcelain inlay sculpture is a cultural heritage art form from the Chaozhou and Shantou area of Guangdong Province.

A temple amongst shops on Zhongshan Road in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. Zhongshan Road is one of the oldest streets of Puning city.

View of a village of Puning City, Guangdong Province, China.

Beautiful lanterns on the gates of an ancestral hall in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. Such halls or temples are used for collective rituals and festivals in honor of the ancestors and also for other family and community-related functions.

Beautiful lanterns on the gates of an ancestral hall in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China. Such halls or temples are used for collective rituals and festivals in honor of the ancestors and also for other family and community-related functions.

Nan'ao bridge connecting mainland Shantou City to Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The bridge is 9.3 km long. Nan'ao Island is a resort island of Shantou City.

Wu'di temple on Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The temple worships the God of War, Guanyu of the Three Kingdoms. Note the intricate porcelain inlay sculptures on the rooftop, a unique cultural heritage artform of the region.

The beach at Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. Nan'ao Island is a resort island of Shantou City.

Sunset at Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. Nan'ao Island is a resort island of Shantou City.

Sunset at Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. Nan'ao Island is a resort island of Shantou City.

Sunset at Nan'ao Island, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. Nan'ao Island is a resort island of Shantou City.

Decorative lanterns in Xiaogongyuan (literally mean Little Park) in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The area is the key tourist spot in Shantou City with buildings constructed during the Republic of China era (1911 - 1949).

Decorative lanterns in Xiaogongyuan (literally mean Little Park) in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The area is the key tourist spot in Shantou City with buildings constructed during the Republic of China era (1911 - 1949).

Tranquil late night view of Xiaogongyuan (literally mean Little Park) in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The area is the key tourist spot in Shantou City with buildings constructed during the Republic of China era (1911 - 1949).

Lao‘ma Palace Theatre at Xiaogongyuan (literally mean Little Park) in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. The theatre is about 100 years old and still stages live performances.