The Art of Wood and Stone in Ya'an Houses Ya'an city is an emerging tourist destination in southwest China's Sichuan Province....

The Art of Wood and Stone in Ya'an Houses

Ya'an city is an emerging tourist destination in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located adjacent to the Tibet plateau, the city has a mixed population of ethnic groups. The diversified culture is shown in many aspects of local life among which architecture is the most evident. Exquisite stone and wood carvings are the two greatest features of houses in Ya'an as shown in a group of photos taken by CRI reporters. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

A typical guest room with furniture made of wood in Ya'an city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

A lavishly carved stone water tank sits in the center of a yard at a residential compound. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

Legendary wood-carved figures signifying a good life and fortune decorate the windows and roofs of houses. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

A large round dining table indicates the regal status of a family. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

Crouching stone lions guard the entrance to a family residence. (Photo:CRIENGLISH.com)

Ya'an city is an emerging tourist destination in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Located adjacent to the Tibet plateau, the city has a mixed population of ethnic groups.

The diversified culture is shown in many aspects of local life among which architecture is the most evident.

Exquisite stone and wood carvings are the two greatest features of houses in Ya'an as shown in a group of photos taken by CRI reporters.