The shape of the window and door are the same as that of Shi Yao Dong . This kind of Yao Dong is found mainly in the northwest area of China where there is a shortage of stone. Most types of Yao Dong contain basic furnishings. Most have one kang , a sleeping platform made from bricks or adobe, with pipes running inside to carry heat from the stove to the chimney. This is a source of heat for the home in winter, and it is typically found in northern Chinese villages.
Some homes also contain a stove, bellows, water pots and wardrobe.
When the parents come back from the field and children from school, the Yao Dong becomes the center of activity for the whole family. Especially in winter, the whole family spends much of the early morning sitting near or on the kang , around a small table, eating, talking and laughing. Like families everywhere, they value their time together.