The 300-year-old West Street in the Hanyang District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, will be removed soon. The well-known graffiti wall along the street has attracted many people to take picture. (Photos: VCG)

Folk painter Yi Xiaoyang painted the graffiti wall. He spent six years recording the business development and the daily life of people since 2012.

However, the demolition of the graffiti wall is just around the corner. Residents hope to keep the wall for its lively feeling and history. It’s part of the city’s charm.

The graffiti wall painted by Yi Xiaoyang will now be removed.

The graffiti wall painted by Yi Xiaoyang will now be removed.

The graffiti wall painted by Yi Xiaoyang will now be removed.