Currently, restoration and reconstruction work at Shangrila’s Dukezong Ancient Town in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, is in full swing, Xinhua reported. 

According to the overall plan, local funds of 1.22 billion yuan (196.77 million US dollars) will be invested and the project will be completed in 2016.

According to reports, during the reconstruction process, history, minority culture and customs will be fully respected; and repairs and new construction will reflect the old style. At present, all basic infrastructure facilities, including electricity, communications, fire service, water supply and drainage and others are basically complete. During this year’s National Day holiday, two commercial streets already opened to the public to allow tourists to visit the ancient town.

Dukezong Ancient Town, or "Moonlight City", with a history of more than 1,300 years, suffered a devastating fire on Jan. 11, 2014.

Photo taken on Oct. 12 shows some workers building a Tibetan house in Shangrila’s Dukezong Ancient Town in Yunnan Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct. 12 shows Shangrila’s Dukezong Ancient Town under the shadow of multicolored prayer flags. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct. 12 shows one of the commercial streets after reconstruction. [Photo/Xinhua]