Shandong tributary bricks endure the test of time

Linqing Tributary Bricks from Linqing city – administered by Liaocheng city in East China's Shandong province – are both hard and durable, making them perfect for building palace walls.

The imperial buildings in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, and the Temple of Heaven, all use Linqing bricks. (Edited by Chen Chuxuan)

A craftsman is in the process of making the bricks. [Photo by He Xinhua for chinadaily.com.cn]

The process of kiln firing gets underway. [Photo by He Xinhua for chinadaily.com.cn]

Linqing Tributary Bricks are monitored carefully in the kiln. [Photo by He Xinhua for chinadaily.com.cn]