Paifang, or Chinese Archway, symbolizing achievements, glory and honor; or memorializing virtues and great deeds, can be seen at the entrance of Xidi Village, eight kilometers to She county in Anhui Province. Photo: Courtesy of Tian Tao

The Hong Village, located 11 km to She county to the southwest of Mount. Huang in Anhui Province, is a good place for sketching. Crowds of students from art institutes go there and paint. Photo: Courtesy of Tian Tao