The underground courtyards of central China's Henan - CGTN

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This unique underground courtyard in Shanzhou, western Henan Province was listed as the national intangible cultural heritage in 2011. In recent years, local government has made efforts to protect and promote its folk housing style, and plans to turn some places into tourist attractions.

Tourists visit the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Tourists visit the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

A tourist visits the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

A tourist visits the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Folk artist Huang Liang'e and her husband show papercutting works at her studio, located at an underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Folk artist Huang Liang'e and her husband show papercutting works at her studio, located at an underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Villager Guo Tao arranges costumes at her shop, located at an underground courtyard, in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

Villager Guo Tao arranges costumes at her shop, located at an underground courtyard, in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

The night view of the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

The night view of the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo

(Cover: Tourists visit the underground courtyard in Shanzhou District of Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. /Xinhua Photo)

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency