The historic district of Anzi Alley was once home to important merchant families, notably the Duan, Tao and Xue clans, whose grand residences still stand today. No. 11 Anzi Alley, built in the 52nd year of the Kangxi emperor's reign (1713) by Duan Yi, a candidate for provincial administration, retains its original structural integrity and illustrates the architectural style typical of courtyard houses in southern Shanxi.

Xinjiang county, where this heritage site is located, has always been a crossroads of river and land, earning it the reputation of being home to "the seventy-two traditional trades". It's an area distinguished by the variety and quality of its crafts. Today, the county has a population of around 230,000, and is part of the city of Yuncheng.

Dafo Temple in neighbouring Jishan County

Volunteers will be provided with permanent accommodation in the village, close to the site.

All meals are provided by the Ruan Yisan Foundation, with volunteers taking it in turns to help with household chores.

A full schedule of the project is distributed to volunteers on arrival at the site.

Longxing Temple, Xinjiang County

Volunteers will benefit from days off during the project. The local association can also organize cultural activities to discover the region. This allows volunteers to experience global heritage transmission practices.

Tang Tower in the town of Yuncheng, district capital

Please note: a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel is required! For stays in China of more than 30 days, a tourist visa is also required.

No specific skills are required to take part in the workcamp.

In the days following your pre-registration, the International Relations Department will contact you by e-mail to arrange a telephone conversation.

This will enable us to get to know you better and give you more details about the workcamp (organization, arrival arrangements, etc.).

You'll be able to ask us any questions you may have, and let us know what you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

You will then receive a roadmap summarizing all useful information about the site.

A pre-departure meeting will also be organized a few weeks before the worksite.

How to get there :

REMPART will help you organize your trip, and will give you all the information you need to book your tickets and get to the site.