The beautiful villages have benefited from Hunan’s efforts in the construction of beautiful countryside. The province has followed the principle of building the new countryside that features advanced production, a well-to-do life, civilized folkways, a neat look, and democratic management. Hunan strives to build a rural pattern featuring beautiful layout, industry, environment, life, and social customs. It aims to build a batch of villages and towns with rich history, regional style, cultural charm, ethnic characteristics, and industrial advantages. People’s sense of gain and happiness has increased. 

In Yuefeng Village, Baohe Yao Township, Chenzhou City, colorful wall paintings attract tourists’ attention. The Yao-style wall paintings in the village is designed in combination of traditional dwellings, Yao culture and modern aesthetics.  Photo by Zhang Jingming