Public urged to adopt ancient homes

The first batch of 106 ancient structures has been approved for use. Many of the buildings date back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

　　However, due to a lack of publicity, none of the 49 ancient buildings presented last year have been claimed.

　　"Based on the project's past failure, we have organized professional staff to update the printed material about the first batch of ancient architecture both in Chinese and English. We have also taken many high-quality photos," Wang said.

　　"We will improve the publicity effort and make the utmost use of television, newspapers and the Internet," Wang added.

　　Relics experts have supported the move.

　　"There are 1,022 ancient villages, 6,908 ancient buildings and over 100 memorial archways in Anhui Province, and any attempt to protect these relics should be promoted and encouraged," said Yao Shunlai, an architecture expert.