'Guardians of wheat fields' draw crowds to Henan's Song Mausoleums
By Shi Baoyin and Qi Xin |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-06-12 19:06
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Cao Quandang, a 57-year-old local relic guard, said he grew up at this field. "Most relic guards are lifelong local villagers," Cao said.
Many volunteers regularly share heritage protection rules and historical knowledge to raise public awareness. Visitors come to admire ancient stone art and experience the charm of rural life, according to Zhu.
Shan Juan and Li Xueqing contributed to this story.
