Architect uses book to revive Sichuan lifestyle

Zhuang Yuguang, an 81-year-old expert in ancient buildings, felt he was taking a trip back in time after reading Linpan, which was recently published by the Sichuan Fine Arts Publishing House.

"I lived in Linpan as a child and I miss the good old days," he says.

Referring to farmers' living conditions in Sichuan province, the book says Linpan has remained unchanged for nearly 4,700 years.