Henan Man Has 'Food' Collection that Rocks

A "feast" of delicacies, fruit and vegetables made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Over the past 20 years, Sun Guohong has collected nearly 100 dishes, including delicacies, fruit and vegetables.

However, it would not be the best idea to bite into them. These delicious dishes are not meant for mouths, but eyes — they were all hand-carved from stone.

Sun, a local resident in Xichuan county, Henan province has spent most of his spare time collecting stones of various shapes and colors. He is especially keen on stones in the shape of food.

The dishes look so real visitors can't believe they're not edible, even when peering closely at the "banquet".

Zongzi (a type of traditional Chinese food for Dragon Boat Festival) made of stone is on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A dish of green beans made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A dish of peppers made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A delicious dish made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A dish of eggs made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A delicious dish made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Bitter gourds made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A dish of peppers made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A roasted duck made of stone on display at Sun Guohong's home in Xichuan county, Henan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]