A CHINESE man has showed off the fruits of his labour after building a house with more than 30,000 corn-on-the-cobs. Liu Hongcai constructe...
A CHINESE man has showed off the fruits of his labour after building a house with more than 30,000 corn-on-the-cobs.
Liu Hongcai constructed the incredible farmhouse near the city of Shulan in the country’s north-eastern Jilin Province.
REX FEATURES: A Chinese man built this farmhouse out of corn-on-the-cobs
But he forked out more than £1,000 of his own money to pay for the 30,000 corn-on-the-cobs needed for the project.
The house – complete with a well, a water wheel and a garden fence – took a fortnight to put together and was finished on November 8.
The unfurnished building is based on a typical local house from the region.
REX FEATURES: Some 30,000 corn-on-the-cobs were used in the construction of the house
REX FEATURES: The house was made by attaching corn cobs to frames made of metal and wood
REX FEATURES: This is one of the barns that Liu built to go with the farmhouse
The farmhouse is 40ft long and 13ft wide and was made by attaching corn cobs to frames made of metal and wood.
But with all that corn about, Liu had to worry about rats and mice eating the house before any tourists have had the chance to see it.
To remedy the problem, the farmer enlisted the help of local cats.
REX FEATURES: The farmhouse was based on a typical design for homes from the region
REX FEATURES: Liu built a well inside the fence surrounding the farmhouse
REX FEATURES: The farm near the city of Shulan even came with a water wheel
REX FEATURES: Liu hopes the house will attract tourists to the area
He is quoted as saying: “We have specifically brought in many stray cats from the city.
“This will give them a home. I think it’s a brilliant idea.”
Source: Tribune
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