Hidden treasures

It's a part of the country usually overrun with tourists, but Wang Kaihao discovers a quiet corner of Longshan county and is quite taken with its many charms

After sunset, the ancient town of the Tujia ethnic group falls into complete darkness and total quiet.

No entry tickets, no flocks of tourists. Unusually, Liye has no karaoke venues, bars or nightclubs - all ubiquitous in ancient towns throughout China.