One of China's most renowned ancient towns, boasting stunning Qing and Ming dynasty architecture dating back hundreds of years, is under water.
The ancient town of Fenghuang is partially submerged by floodwater as a river overflows in Hunan province, ChinaReuters
The old town of Fenghuang nestles on the banks of the winding Tuojiang river in a picturesque, mountainous part of Hunan province.
Torrential rain has caused the river to rise more than a metre above its previous highest recorded level, and several bridges have been damaged or destroyed.
More than 120,000 tourists and locals have been evacuated from Fenghuang and the surrounding county.
The ancient town, which has applied for Unesco world heritage status, can attract up to 30,000 visitors a day.
Workers clean up debris from a flooded street in the ancient town of FenghuangReutersBuildings in the ancient town of Fenghuang are submerged in flood waterGettyA street lamp is seen in the overflowing riverReutersRescue workers search for people on a flooded streetReutersRescuers evacuate residents carrying their possessions through the flooded streetsGettyRescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from flooded homesGettyPeople clear debris on a flooded street in FenghuangReuters
