Shen'ao Village showcases cultural heritage and traditional performances in Zhejiang

An actor performs Yue Opera in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

A staff member sells local snacks in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

Shentu Meifang, a representative inheritor of the Tonglu paper-cutting, demonstrates the paper-cutting techniques in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

Villagers watch a Yue Opera performance in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

Tourists visit the scenic spot of Shen'ao Village in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

A local female gong and drum team performs in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

Villagers perform a local lion dance in Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

Tourists visit the scenic spot of Shen'ao Village, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 3, 2024. Shen'ao Village, with a history spanning nearly a thousand years, is home to over 140 well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), as well as more than 60 structures from the Republic of China period (1912-1949). By utilizing historical and cultural resources, the village has attracted many tourists in recently years. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)