An aerial view of Chengyang's eight villages that are home to more than 10,000 Dong people. [Photo by Lu Zhongqiu/China Daily]

Tourism featuring rich ethnic elements has brought prosperity to rural life in Chengyang area, Sanjiang Dong autonomous county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

Chengyang consists of eight villages that are home to more than 10,000 Dong people. It thus preserves rich ethnic culture and customs. Visitors can enjoy distinctive architecture in the area, ranging from Fengyu bridge, drum tower and suspended wooden houses.

A glimpse of local distinctive architecture. [Photo by Lu Zhongqiu/China Daily]

Local Dong people engage in a guest welcoming ceremony. [Photo by Lu Zhongqiu/China Daily]

Dong people dance with visitors at a bonfire party. [Photo by Lu Zhongqiu/China Daily]