Posts Tagged ‘China’

Posted on November 8, 2011 - by Renae

Miao-style House in China

I received this interesting postcard as the result of a direct swap. It shows a Miao-style house, called Diaojiulou. On the back is says, “The Diaojiao House with Hills behind and River in Front.”

From the web: “The Miao-style Houses are of wood and high above ground. Each has several wood pillars as support. Therefore, it is called “Diaojiaolou” in Chinese. Homes are usually two to four storeys. Upper layer is used to store the provisions; people live in the middle; while fowls are sheltered under the house. An ethnic minority museum was built in this village where some ancient ethnic cultural relics are exhibited. Seen from a distance, the whole village looks like a mirage.” (Check it out at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/guizhou/kaili/langde.htm — some interesting photos and cultural info there!)

Posted on November 8, 2011 - by Renae

Lovely stamps from China

Since I also collect and appreciate beautiful stamps, I thought I’d also share the back of the Diaojiaolou postcard with you 🙂 Click on the image to see a closer view.