SHEXIAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Huizhou ancient town, located in Shexian County of Anhui, is one of the most well-preserved ancient towns in China. In recent years, Shexian has promoted the deep integration of culture and tourism, and created immersive performances based on local history and folk stories.

People watch a fish lantern performance in the Huizhou ancient town of Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 12, 2025. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows a view of the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

Tourists drink tea at a tearoom in the Huizhou ancient town of Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

 An artisan makes a fish lantern in the Huizhou ancient town of Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)