Ancient village in East China's Anhui attracts artists (1/6)

People visit the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province, Nov. 9, 2002. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)

A large number of Hui-style architectures with white walls and black tiles are still preserved in the village.

Hui-style architecture is one of the most important schools of ancient Chinese architecture. The exquisite stone, wood, and brick carvings combine to give the architecture an elegant appearance.

The good ecological environment in the village has attracted many artists to explore its beauty every year.

People visit the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province, Nov. 9, 2002. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)

A student draws from nature at the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province, Nov. 9, 2002. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)

This photo taken on Nov. 9, 2002 shows the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)

This photo taken on Nov. 9, 2002 shows the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)

Photographers visit the Chaji village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, East China's Anhui Province, Nov. 9, 2002. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Qiang)