• Diaolou (simplified Chinese: 碉楼; traditional Chinese: 碉樓) are fortified multi-storey watchtowers in rural villages, generally made of reinforced concrete.
  • Conclusion: if you a planning a trip to Guangdong, set aside a couple of days for Diaolou.
  • The entire Kaiping Diaolou range are situated near the city of Kaiping in Guangdong Province of China, we based ourselves there in the Milan Hotel.
  • These were called diaolou in Chinese. People from Guangdong Province who went overseas saw various styles of architecture in other countries...
  • Guardians of the Past: The Diaolou of Guangdong. Jeremiah Jenne. November 8, 2017.
  • Kaiping Diaolou and Villages (Guangdong) is a World Cultural Heritage to see watchtowers of western styles built by overseas Chinese with Lingnan...
  • The Diaolou area near Kaiping in Guangdong Province, China, is renowned for its unique blend of history, architecture, and cultural significance.
  • Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, located in Kaiping City, Guangdong Province, were approved as a national cultural heritage site in 2001...
  • Interesting facts: 1. Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is comprised of over 1,800 structures located in Guangdong province of South China.
  • Our first stop was Zili, which has a good concentration of Diaolou houses. At the entrance, we bought the combined ticket for 180 RMB, which is valid for 2 days.