Technology brings priceless relics to the public

These students will be offered general education on relic preservation during college, free of tuition, and are duty-bound to work for pre-designated employers after graduation.

The 19-year-old Li Jingyi, among the first batch of students joining the project, will receive training in archeology, cultural heritage architecture, and museum studies at Shanxi University and return home for work when she finishes college.

"Ancient architecture exudes a beauty bestowed by history. I'm fascinated with that, and I'd love to work for the protection of cultural relics in my hometown," she said.