Chen Xuechao, a pyrographer from north China's Hebei Province, burns his creations on wood. /CFP

The 35-year-old became interested in fine arts in childhood and took up pyrographics around 10 years ago. /CFP

Chen used his burners to draw his hometown in ancient times and Beijing sceneries. /CFP

Pryograhy was handed down from the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – AD 220) and is popular in north China's Hebei Province and central China's Henan Province. /CFP