On August 16, at Tianwen Island along the bank of the Wushui River, a statue of China’s ancient poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC) stands quietly while construction activities continue nearby.

On August 16, the Yushuwan Cultural and Tourism Commercial Complex is under construction.

On August 16, the ASEAN Plaza is in its final stages of completion. (Photos by Pan Yu/Huaihua Daily)

(Translated by Yang Hong)