Centuries-old houses find new life as retro hotels
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Located in east China's Jiangxi Province, Wuyuan is known as one of the most beautiful villages in China./Xinhuanews Photo

Located in east China's Jiangxi Province, Wuyuan is known as one of the most beautiful villages in China./Xinhuanews Photo

Famous for its Hui-style architecture, with white walls and gray roofs, Wuyuan presents a  view of a traditional Chinese ink painting./Xinhuanews Photo

Famous for its Hui-style architecture, with white walls and gray roofs, Wuyuan presents a  view of a traditional Chinese ink painting./Xinhuanews Photo

There are more than 4,000 ancient houses in Wuyuan, and how to preserve those centuries-old houses has been a tricky question./Xinhuanews Photo

There are more than 4,000 ancient houses in Wuyuan, and how to preserve those centuries-old houses has been a tricky question./Xinhuanews Photo

In recent years, people have been encouraged to renovate the buildings. Some of the ancient houses have been redesigned into retro hotels, which win favor of visitors./Xinhuanews Photo

In recent years, people have been encouraged to renovate the buildings. Some of the ancient houses have been redesigned into retro hotels, which win favor of visitors./Xinhuanews Photo