Suiyang Stone House

Architecture
Stone

• Nestled in the northern outskirts of Suiyang County within Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, the "Stone House" stands as a rare architectural marvel in Tian Tai Mountain Forest Park, near Boya Yuan. This ancient stone dwelling, mimicking traditional wooden structures, is recognized as a provincial-level key cultural relic, esteemed for its historical and cultural significance.
• Composed entirely of stone, the house features detailed stone-crafted elements such as column heads, bases, beams, crossbeams, eaves, door plaques, doors, and flooring. Remarkably, even the structural connections mirror those found in wooden houses, utilizing the classic mortise and tenon technique, underscoring the skilled artistry of its construction.

Reference and image source: The Charm of Mortise and Tenon, pp.131.