Old homes focus of preservation efforts in Xinjiang

Historical dwellings are getting a new lease on life as ongoing protection efforts prevail in Kuqa city, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Construction work on a dilapidated abode in the city's Saqsaq subdistrict has been ongoing since October. The house, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, is being restored to its original condition.

The house is embossed with traditional characters symbolizing longevity and auspicious patterns of clouds and Chinese knots, and is intended to be transformed into the foyer of a hotel.