Pingyao hero keeps ancient craft alive

Liu Jinhai paints vivid figures on a piece of Pingyao polished lacquer ware. With a history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), Pingyao polished lacquer ware is famous for being hand polished, lacquered and painted. In 2006, it was included on the list of items of national intangible cultural heritage. [Photo/news.cn]