Premier Wen Jiabao is believed to have written the inscription on this stone at Jina Qiang Stockaded Village in Sichuan Province. Photo: An Baijie

The Diaolou Tower in Jina Qiang Stockaded Village, which was used for defense purposes in ancient times. Photo: An Baijie

A flag of the Qiang ethnic minority. Photo: An Baijie

The Qiang ethnic minority's special emblem on a village wall. Photo: An Baijie

Traditional shoes in a shop in Jina Qiang Stockaded Village. Photo: An Baijie

Highland barley wine. Photo: An Baijie

A stall in Jina Qiang Stockaded Village. Photo: An Baijie

A road sign with a figure in the shape of a sheep's head. Photo: An Baijie

A 70-year-old woman of the Qiang ethnic minority weaves a belt in the local traditional style. Photo: An Baijie

A traditional Qiang ethnic minority embroidery work entitled Three Sheep Bring Prosperity. Photo: An Baijie

A village resident plays a Chinese piccolo. Photo: An Baijie

A traditional Qiang ethnic minority embroidery work. Photo: An Baijie

A traditional Qiang ethnic minority embroidery work. Photo: An Baijie