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　　　　Tuanshan village, built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), is regarded as the gems of Chinese folk houses. The architectural styles of the 19th century and beyond remain intact and villagers' ways are well-preserved.

　　Situated 13 kilometers to the west of Jianshui town in Southwest China's Yunnan province, Tuanshan is inhabited by both ethnic Yi and Han Chinese people with about 80 percent of families having the surname "Zhang". The Zhang family migrated as merchants to the area from East China's Jiangxi province in the early Ming Dynasty and later prospered after settling at Tuanshan.

　　A national-level protected cultural relic named "Huang'en Mansion", built in 1909. Most structures in Tuanshan are two-storey compounds with houses surrounding courtyards facing east, featuring black tile roofs, pointed eaves and whitewashed outer walls.

　　A building named "Family Zhang's Garden", built in 1905, is another national-level protected cultural relic. There are more than 26 well-preserved residences combining Han Chinese and Yi ethnic styles in the village. In 2006, Tuanshan was inscribed on the list of "100 Protected Memorial Architectural Heritages" by the World Cultural Heritage Fund.

　　Exquisite ornamental wood, brick and stone carvings on residential buildings in Tuanshan. The decorations are normally inscribed or painted with traditional poetry, opera, calligraphy or colored paintings which reflect the Zhang family's cultural pursuits and its wealth.

　　A flagstone alleyway in Tuanshan. Residential buildings feature gray tiles and light yellow walls, giving people a feeling of simplicity and warmth. [Photo by Jiamu Wan/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]如何打造

　　The Bishi Railway, sponsored by the Zhang family in 1912, was completed in 1936. It passed through Jijie Street in Tuanshan to Shipingduan and was the first privately operated railway in China. [Photo by Jiamu Wan/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Rush cushions, made from straw, are examples of traditional craftsmanship in Tuanshan. For local villagers, this is not only a way to create economic benefit, but also help establish a cultural identity of their own. [Photo by Jiamu Wan/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]如何打

　　Cultural and creative products of Tuanshan, such as a T-shirt featuring a Tuanshan logo. [Photo by Theodor Pokorny/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　我们完全可以汲取其中的一部分内容来填充我们的文章啦。下面是段落示范部分：

　　To be followed, repairing the historical buildings can generate enormous benefits for the extraordinary like the artists, architects. To be specific, because of the richness of Chinese culture that has precipitated in the form of residential architects, folk houses have become a popular subject that many traditional artists such as the painter or photographer try to express and many architects attempt to research. Take Tuanshan village in Yunnan that has been regarded as the gems of Chinese folk houses as an example.

　　 In the small village, there is a national-level protected cultural relic named "Huang'en Mansion", built in 1909. Most structures in Tuanshan are two-storey compounds with houses surrounding courtyards facing east, featuring black tile roofs, pointed eaves and whitewashed outer walls. After appreciating the mansion, the architect can gain an access to the unique architectural style occurring a hundred years ago, which may lead to the combination of Chinese traditional culture into the modern buildings. Besides, the painters may be inspired to accomplish an exquisite painting that contains the profound Chinese cultural significance. Accordingly, the benefits of repairing and preserving old constructions can be perceived for the extraordinary people.

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