A cat wandering through a doorway captures the quiet rhythm of daily life. /CGTN

Weathered facades, tiled roofs and small storefronts give Datong's old streets their distinctive character. /CGTN

A resident tending a drying rack captures the quiet rhythm of daily life. /CGTN

Weathered facades, tiled roofs and small storefronts give Datong's old streets their distinctive character. /CGTN

Weathered facades, tiled roofs and small storefronts give Datong's old streets their distinctive character. /CGTN

Fish drying in the open air offer a glimpse of the food traditions woven into everyday life in Datong Ancient Town. /CGTN

Fish drying in the open air offer a glimpse of the food traditions woven into everyday life in Datong Ancient Town. /CGTN

Fish drying in the open air offer a glimpse of the food traditions woven into everyday life in Datong Ancient Town. /CGTN