An elevated view captures a multi-story traditional wooden building complex in Gongtan, China, under an overcast sky

An elevated view captures a multi-story traditional wooden building complex in Gongtan, China, under an overcast sky. In the immediate foreground, a round, woven bamboo tray filled with dried red chili peppers and a branch bearing small red berries rests on a wooden railing. Three parallel, horizontal wooden poles extend across the lower-mid frame, situated above a dark grey tiled roof. The architectural complex features multiple structures constructed primarily from dark timber, characterized by intricate wooden lattice windows, carved railings, and numerous dark grey traditional tiled roofs. Red lanterns are suspended from eaves at various points. On an open-air wooden balcony of a central building, an adult, dressed in dark clothing, holds a child wrapped in a patterned blanket. Another individual is seated at a table on the same balcony. Multiple tables and chairs are visible arrangements. Red celebratory decorations, including one prominently displaying "2026" and others resembling traditional couplets, adorn pillars and walls on this balcony level.