A pavilion sits over a pool in Shangcun Community in Guangming District. Photos by Sun Yuchen

One of the stone lions stands in the community.

Two stone lions, standing in Xiacun Village (Community), Guangming District, are relics shrined by local residents. These lions were given as a reward by Emperor Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the villagers of the time who had contributed by crushing rebellions.

Stores run along the sides of this community street.

The ancient village, built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) in 1255, was originally a village named Shuibei Village which was divided into Shangcun Village and Xiacun Village after the Land Reform in 1953.

Over a few generations, the village has changed drastically. Xiacun Village is now a well-equipped and livable community.

Stores run along the sides of this community street.

A primary school used by the community.

An economic store in the agricultural wholesale market.

A public toilet is decorated and transformed into a courtyard.