Yellow Crane, Layer by Layer
United Nations Registration No.00358
Heritage Since
Over 1,800 years of architectural and literary history
Collector Grade
Over 2000+ interlocking pieces—crafted at a 1:120 scale
Manual Hours
Estimated 24–30 hours to complete with full paint and polish
📜 Story Behind the Craft
Towering over the Yangtze River, the Yellow Crane Tower is a revered cultural icon with a poetic soul. Originally built in 223 AD during the Three Kingdoms period, it has been immortalized by generations of poets, including Cui Hao in the Tang dynasty. This miniature reconstruction honors the Qing dynasty iteration, featuring over 100 individual roof tiles and layer-by-layer interlocked joints that mirror its historical complexity. Whether for learning, display, or deep meditative assembly, it is a model that bridges past and present.
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 24.8 × 13.4 × 18.9 inches (63 × 34 × 48 cm)
- Scale: 1:120
- Material: Engineered wood components (self-colored)
- Piece Count: 2000+
- Assembly Time: 24+ hours (Recommended for experienced builders)
- Package Includes: Model pieces, utility knife, glue, sandpaper, paint set, and brushes
- Packaging: Gift-ready boxed set
🤝 Made with Care
Each piece is precision-laser cut and hand-sorted to ensure quality and fit. The tower's intricate form is achieved without a single nail—only traditional joinery and gravity hold it together. Every element from the curved eaves to the stair railings reflects China’s architectural wisdom.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
Rooted in classical mortise-and-tenon design, this model demands spatial logic and patience. Builders engage in a process akin to ancient architectural drafting—sanding, aligning, and locking wood into form. The decorative details, including layered eaves and multi-tiered pavilions, echo the real tower’s grandeur.
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
This piece is crafted by specialists in heritage model-making, with a focus on iconic Chinese landmarks. Inspired by historical records and visual studies, the workshop translates monumental architecture into tactile, educational art.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Imperial Architectural Tradition
Yellow Crane Tower stands as a national symbol of poetry, legend, and structural brilliance. This model channels that legacy through the medium of woodwork, evoking the craftsmanship that shaped dynastic skylines.
UNESCO ICH Connection
Although Yellow Crane Tower itself is not inscribed, its method of structural articulation aligns with the heritage of ancient Chinese wood construction:
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00358: Traditional Design and Practices for Building Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
By assembling this tower, you are not just crafting a model—you are reconstructing a myth, reviving a structure of memory, and touching the spirit of the Yangtze.
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