Snapshots of NW China's Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture

A child eats snacks in front of a gate to an old community in Linxia county, Aug 4. The local government is carrying out a refurbishment project in a bid to redecorate and preserve ancient buildings, which embrace a variety of ethnic groups, within the “Bafangshisanxiang” community literally meaning eight mosques and thirteen alleys. [Yan Weijue/chinadaily.com.cn]

Workers renovate the gate of the Qianheyan Mosque in Linxia county, Aug 4. The county plans to connect multiple tourism resorts in downtown area to boost tourism. [Photo by Yan Weijue/chinadaily.com.cn]