Reviving a spirit

Xinghuacun is known for wine production going back 1,500 years. And Fenjiu, a traditional brand of lightly scented liquor produced there, wants to stay true to its traditions while at the same time being modern

An ancient-looking building cluster appears before us as we set foot in Xinghuacun town in northern China's Shanxi province. More than 100 imposing black-tiled buildings stand close to each other and their roofs resemble a sea of stones stretching out into the distance.

They are building replicas from the Tang (618-907), Song (960-1279), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.