Tasting old world charm

It has more than 200 buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) in an area covering less than half a square kilometer. Despite being a national tourist attraction, it is still laid-back, Yang Feiyue discovers.

An open market fair drew a crowd in Heping ancient town on Feb 9, the second day of the Lunar New Year.

People dressed plainly with mud on their shoes laid out homemade food items on a street.