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Kaiping Diaolou

Kaiping Diaolou is a building left by overseas Chinese in the 1920s and 1930s. It combines living and defensive functions and is a precious world heritage. The main features of Kaiping Diaolou include: - Mixed style: The architectural style is wild with delicacy, mixed with Chinese and Western styles, which is a major feature of Kaiping Diaolou. - Combination of local and Western: After two anti-bandit operations, the Kaiping area has been relatively stable, and the appearance of cottage-style buildings is also a combination of local and Western. - Decorations reflect the changes in the times: The decorations of the buildings reflect the changes in the times and also declare the new thoughts and interests of the building owners.

Architectural landmarks you can't miss in Kaiping

#MyTripVlog #chinatravel #tripblazers #china #unescoworldheritage #chinatravel #urbanexplorer #kaiping #guangdong Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is located in Kaiping, Jiangmen Guangdong China. It's a UNEsCO World Heritage Site. There are 3 important buildings in the village. The communal towers were built by several families and used as temporary refuge, residential towers built by individual rich families and used as fortified residences, and watch towers. Transportation Take Tangkou - Magang Special Line from Kaiping downtown area and get off at Zilicun. From Shenzhen : Take a long distance bus or provincial bus from Louhu CoCh Station to Kaiping directly. The bus schedules are 10:50, 14:55, 16:25 and 19:50. Ticket Fare: ¥130 Place name: Yangkuo World Heritage Corridor Tangkou Liyuan Kaiping Jingmen Guangdong

Kaiping is nicknamed 'the home of overseas Chinese' as huge numbers of emigrants left this area beginning in the late nineteenth century. Many settled abroad and Taishanese, the local language, is still spoken around the world. Others returned home with both wealth and inspiration. They imported what were then new western inventions like flush toilets and radios and built houses in their home villages inspired by the architecture they'd seen in Europe and the Americas. The most distinctive of their buildings are diaolou, fortified towers crowned with ostentatious baroque or neoclassical penthouses. They served both as residences and defence against bandits. They can be found in various places, but especially in Kaiping, where they are recognised as a Unesco world heritage site. Many are scattered singly or in pairs throughout the countryside but there are a few diaolou clusters where you can see many in a small area and even climb up a few of them, as well as seeing the Republic of China period furnishings inside. The surroundings are very rural, not much changed a century after these eccentric towers were raised. Kaiping is an easy day- or weekend-trip from Guangzhou. From Kaiping Railway Station it's easiest to get a taxi to one of the diaolou clusters. Be sure to taste the local speciality baozaifan, rice cooked in a clay pot until the bottom gets crusty, served with various toppings. #leaveyourmark #urbanexplorer #lightthecity #kaiping #taishan #jiangmen #guangdong #diaolou #architecture #historicallandmarks #unesco

Kaiping 开平，this is how does Guangdong small provincial city looks like. Mostly people arrive here to take buses and immediately transfer to Dialou scenic spots located in several villages around Kaiping city. Kaiping at a glance is very calm place where life is slow and peaceful existence. Good is typical Guangdong food but offered for lowest price. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired

It is time to say wow! Did you expect something like this in China? To introduce amazing Dialou scattered in villages around Kaiping city is my pleasure! This miracle you can face in Guangdong countryside. Dialou is the type of buildings built by Chinese immigrants returnees, who had accumulated money and experience overseas and came back to the China, to their born place, the place of their life path origin and have built such non typical for Southern China building. The creations merged European, greec, Indian and Middle East styles. Than higher building is, than more rich the owner was. Lication: Zili village #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired

Kaiping, dialou, Guangdong province. Well, the city Kaiping is very famous due to villages around where tourists can observe the specific buildings named Dialou. The key feature if this creations is mixed architectural style. Exactly right here the pictures from San Men Li Willard are presented. This is very small village and there is no admission tickets. No one is taking good care about this area so some buildings look very old or partially destroyed. That was a great experience to visit such place. This is real Guangdong coytriside. P.S. : there are several villages around Kaiping city with unique legacy. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired

In the vast fields of Kaiping, Guangdong, there are 1,833 towers scattered in large and small. The small European-style buildings are intertwined with traditional earthen houses in rural South China, creating a unique rural scene. Although Kaiping Diaolou has only a history of more than 100 years, it has witnessed the indomitable and vicissitudes of overseas Chinese for more than a century. Each of the towers is surrounded by a bitter past and full of the best truths in the world. On June 27, 2007, when the Kaiping Diaolou and the Village was selected for World Cultural Heritage in an undisputed manner in only 11 minutes, the World Heritage Conferences assessment concluded that it can The civilization or cultural tradition provides a unique and at least special testimony." Mingshilou is the best viewing platform in Zili Village. More than a dozen towers and wilderness are all in the eyes. Unfortunately, I am still a bit early, otherwise the green spaces below are all rapeseed~ overlooking the entire self-supporting village, time Changed everything, but it seems that it has not changed anything. Thanks for retaining these towers, so that we can understand the smoke of that era.

Kaiping Li Garden is so beautiful, it's worth following the commentary to savor and worth visiting

Kaiping Li Garden is located in Genghua Village, Tangkou Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. It is the private garden of Xie Weili, an overseas Chinese from Tangkou Town who lived in America. The name of Li Garden comes from the owner's name, carrying the meaning of 'establishing trees and establishing people'. Construction of Li Garden began in 1926 and was preliminarily completed in 1936, covering an area of about 19,600 square meters. It combines traditional gardening, Western architecture, and the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns, creating a unique architectural style in Chinese gardens. It stands out as one of the more complete gardens in China that integrates Chinese and Western elements. What touches people about Li Garden, besides its distinctive architecture that blends Chinese and Western styles, is the poignant love story of the male owner and his four women. Li Garden was built in the 1930s by Xie Weili, an overseas Chinese who lived in America. Born in Kaiping in 1893, Xie left home at the age of 6 to study in the United States. After graduating from university, he went into business and founded Weili Company in 1919, dealing in clothing, handicrafts, and medicinal herbs. In 1926, he returned to his hometown to build Li Garden, following his father's instructions. It took 10 years and cost 40,000 silver dollars. Like many overseas Chinese of that era, Xie Weili was polygamous, with four wives and 21 children. The stories of the women of Li Garden are mostly tragic, like those of the female protagonists in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'—'ill-fated and full of hardships'. Among the four wives, one went mad, one died, one remarried, and their life paths were filled with sorrow and melancholy. Only the third wife was fortunate and had a good fate. The specific touching stories await visitors to explore in detail during their travels. It is recommended to spend 2 hours for the visit.

Why is such a beautiful World Heritage site so unvisited??

Haha, dear friends, let me share with you a super interesting place—the Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area in Guangdong! This place is a World Heritage site, and I went there last weekend full of excitement. Guess what? It wasn't crowded at all, it was almost like I had the whole place to myself! 😜 As soon as I stepped into Zili Village, I was stunned by the lush green rice fields in front of me, which looked like a huge green gem, so clean that I couldn't help but want to roll around in it! The children were running and playing in it, just like they had stepped out of a painting. In the pond, the water lilies were blooming quietly, as if showing off their elegance. What surprised me even more was that I saw a long-missed swallow's nest, with little swallows chirping inside, which was incredibly cute! What's even more amazing is that there are local people living here. When I was taking photos, I even saw an auntie hoeing the field, which was full of the breath of life. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful natural scenery here, but you can also learn about the rich historical and cultural heritage. It's really suitable for all ages and offers the best of both worlds! I just wonder, why isn't everyone interested in such a fun place? 😂 Oh right, the most famous spot here is the Ming Shi Building, which was featured in the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly'. I took a tour and it was really eye-opening! Inside, there were phonographs, pans for frying steaks, cat cages, bathtubs, toilets, and so on, just like a mini-museum! I specifically looked up some information and found out that these diaolous were built by overseas Chinese who made money and came back. They put a lot of thought into protecting themselves from bandits and floods. These diaolous have a spectacular appearance and are designed very cleverly so that people inside can react quickly in case of emergencies. Although the ticket is a bit pricey, I think it's absolutely worth it for these rice fields and storied diaolous! After all, there's an old saying that goes, 'Since you're here, you might as well enjoy it!' Haha! Finally, I want to end my share with a phrase from the promotional video of the scenic area: 'Heritage exists not just because of its appearance, but because of the people who live here, their way of life, and its expression, which is intriguing.' I hope more people will discover this treasure and come to experience its charm together! 😉

Kaiping Diaolou | Can you believe some people still don't know it's a World Heritage Site?

"Kaiping Diaolou and Villages" was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2007. 🎬 The movie "Let the Bullets Fly" and the TVB drama "The Confidant" were filmed here! 📍 Address: Tangkou Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province ✨ Features: ❶ The Kaiping Diaolou were built by overseas Chinese from Kaiping who sought to protect their families from floods and bandits over hundreds of years, especially in the early 19th century. These buildings served both defensive and residential purposes. ❷ Over a century ago, the Kaiping Diaolou incorporated Western architectural styles, using Roman columns for decoration, creating a miraculous fusion of architecture in the rural areas of Kaiping. Viewing the Diaolou is not only about appreciating their unique appearance and the contrasting beauty with the village scenery but also about understanding a piece of world history from a folk perspective of that time. ❸ There are 1,833 Diaolou remaining, among which the most quintessential ones have been preserved as the "Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area," with main attractions including Zili Village, Liyuan, Majianglong, as well as Jinjiangli and Chikan Ancient Town. ❹【Zili Village】 Surrounded by paddy fields and ponds, the Diaolou cluster in Zili Village stands tall, reflecting off nature. The village has 15 Diaolou and villas with different styles, most of which were built in the 1920s and 1930s. The open Diaolou still preserve complete furniture and photographs of the owners, vividly displaying the life of overseas Chinese at that time. Not to be missed are the Yesheng Residence and Lansheng Residence, as well as the Mingshi Building where Huang Silang from "Let the Bullets Fly" stayed. This is also the most exquisite and tallest building in Zili Village, and you must climb to the top for a visit. ❺【Liyuan】 Liyuan was built in the early 20th century, modeled after the Grand View Garden depicted in "Dream of the Red Chamber," creating a garden landscape that blends European and American trends with Chinese classical style. This location was also a filming site for "The Grandmaster." The Panli Building is particularly recommended for a visit. ❻【Majianglong】 Majianglong was built during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Majianglong Village has been named the most beautiful village in Guangdong. The village has 13 distinctive and well-preserved Diaolou. Currently, only Linlou and Junlou are open to the public. ❼【Jinjiangli】 The village of Jinjiangli has three Diaolou open to the public: Ruishi Building, Shengfeng Building, and Jinjiang Building. Among them, the 9-story Ruishi Building is also the tallest and most beautiful Diaolou in Kaiping. 🍀 Tour Routes 1-day tour: Focus on visiting Zili Village and Liyuan, each area takes about 2-3 hours. 2-day tour: Visit Zili Village and Tangkou Town on the first day, and Liyuan, Majianglong, and Chikan Ancient Town on the second day. 🎫 Tickets: ❶ Zili Village 78 RMB/person, Liyuan 100 RMB/person, Majianglong 50 RMB/person, single attraction tickets valid for the day of purchase. ❷ Liyuan + Zili Village combo ticket 150 RMB/person; Diaolou Cultural Area combo ticket (including Liyuan, Zili Village, Majianglong, Jinjiangli) 180 RMB/person, valid for two days.

Experience Zeng Bit live, explore a different Jiangmen

Time: 2023.12.24 Sunday 20:00 Venue: Jiangmen Performing Arts Center Qiaodu Grand Theater Zeng Bit with his explosive curly hair is coming to Jiangmen! Really want to experience the live performance of 'First Love'! Friends coming to Jiangmen, let's check in at the watchtowers together and feel the different scenery! 1. Kaiping Watchtowers The Kaiping Watchtowers Cultural Tourism Area is located in the southwest of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province, in Kaiping City - the hometown of overseas Chinese, architecture, art, and watchtowers. It mainly includes: the world cultural heritage site Zili Village Watchtower Complex, Majianglong Ancient Village, and the unique Li Garden of Chinese overseas Chinese gardens. Here, there are ancient buildings such as villages, watchtowers, western-style houses, residential houses, gardens, and villas, as well as natural landscapes like rivers, hills, fields, lotus ponds, bamboo forests, and trees; a dazzling array of cultural relics and ancient trees, idyllic scenery with small bridges and flowing water, and picturesque dwellings, making it a place with rich tourism resources. 2. Xiachuan Island Wangfuzhou Xiachuan Island Wangfuzhou Tourist Resort has pure seaside scenery, coconut breeze and sea charm, and is a great place for playing in the waves, frolicking in the sand, and enjoying the seaside sunrise and sunset. Of course, fresh seafood is also the main theme here. After disembarking from the pier and going ashore, you need to take a shuttle bus to the scenic area. There is a coconut grove stretching over a thousand meters along the seaside, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll under the coconut trees with the sea breeze. 3. Jiangmen Gula Water Town The national 4A-level tourist attraction - Jiangmen Gula Water Town Tourism Area is located in Heshan, Jiangmen. It includes 'Cross-sea Dream' cruise ships, Gula Weibin Waterfront Commercial Street, Happy Water Town, Agricultural Park, Barefoot Park, Wetland Park, Health and Wellness Thirteen Workshops, Pure Water Bank, Eco Hotel, and ten major holiday theme scenes, as well as 'a museum without walls' composed of the Agricultural Cultural Heritage Activation Area and the Wing Chun Cultural Heritage Activation Area.

Kaiping Sanbu Republic of China Arcade Buildings Travel Guide

Kaiping Sanbu 🌳 authentic Republic of China arcade buildings||| 👣Stepping away from the bustling Kaiping Diaolou scenic area, avoiding the crowds, spending an afternoon in the downtown area of Kaiping to see the authentic arcade buildings is also a nice experience. This place used to be the throat to western Guangdong and Guangxi, with merchants from Jiangmen and Guangzhou coming here to do business. During the Republic of China period, Sanbu was the largest commercial center in the middle and upper reaches of the Tanjiang River, known as 'Little Guangzhou'. Although it now appears somewhat dilapidated due to years of neglect, one can still glimpse its former glory. 🏮The Sanbu arcade building cluster is located along the Tanjiang River in Kaiping City, collectively referring to Changsha Bu, Dihai Bu, and Xinchang Bu. The main arcade streets are concentrated in Dihai and Xinchang, covering a large area. It might take two to three hours to walk through the entire area. Due to the disrepair of most arcade buildings over the years, they have become dangerous buildings, and some residents and merchants in certain areas have moved out awaiting renovation. ✅Location: You can locate Kaiping City's Fengcai Hall or nearby Fengcai Road/Zhonghe Road. The area is large, so you can take your time exploring. 👅Nearby delicacies: Bamboo Flavor Pavilion · Special Bamboo Tube Rice (No. 17 Xiangdi Road, Sanbu Sub-district), a very ordinary-looking small restaurant, but surprisingly every dish is delicious, with no disappointments. 🌈Tips: 1️⃣The Sanbu arcade building cluster is not a scenic spot, and the streets are open to vehicular traffic. Although there are few cars, they tend to drive fast, so be careful when taking photos. 2️⃣Some buildings have become dangerous, and when it's windy, objects may be blown down. Pay attention to falling objects to avoid accidents. 3️⃣There are no places nearby to store luggage. If you are not on a self-driving tour, it is recommended to store your luggage at a hotel or station first, as dragging luggage around can somewhat affect the experience.

The famous Kaiping Diaolou

After the movie 'The Race' became a hit, it brought fame to Jiangmen, Guangdong. When traveling to Jiangmen, one must visit the renowned Kaiping Diaolou, a 5A tourist attraction and one of the 50 must-visit places in a lifetime. Guangdong's first World Cultural Heritage site, it is a multi-story tower building that combines defense, residential living, and a blend of Chinese and Western architectural art. The Kaiping Diaolou were first built in the early Qing Dynasty, with a large number constructed in the 1920s and 1930s. These diaolous were built by overseas Chinese from Guangdong to defend against bandits, funded by overseas Chinese who sent money back to their hometowns. Their appearance is similar to that of a fortress and they also have some of the functions of a fortress, hence the name 'diaolou'. As a famous World Cultural Heritage site, there are currently over 1,800 diaolou remaining in Kaiping, among which Liyuan, Zilicun, Majianglong, and Jinjiangli have been designated as scenic areas. The Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area combines garden art, overseas Chinese culture, Chinese and Western architecture, cultural relics, the original ecological natural environment, and diverse local customs and practices.

In the Kaiping Diaolou, one wonders what kind of evening it is

🏯 In the densely populated Pearl River Delta, finding a true countryside might not be easy. But the Kaiping Diaolou and villages may compensate for this regret. 🏯 They stand quietly in the long river of history, just to lay out a rural scene from a hundred years ago for us today—the egrets in the morning, the water buffaloes returning at dusk, the farmers with their bamboo hats, the village pond in front of the ancient houses reflecting... 🏯 This painting is not only fresh with the Lingnan pastoral style but also interspersed with a rich European atmosphere—Ionic capitals, Baroque brick carvings, Gothic domes, and even a hint of Arabian flair... ​ 🏯​ Walking among them, one feels as if traveling through time and space, marveling at the evening in a world of wonders! 🏯 Historic Site Name: Kaiping Diaolou 📌 Address: Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province 🏛 Conservation Level: 5th batch of national protection in 2001, World Cultural Heritage 🎫 Admission Fee: Liyuan 100 yuan, Zilicun 78 yuan, Majianglong 60 yuan, Jinjiangli 50 yuan, 180 yuan joint ticket allows visiting five scenic areas TIPS: There is a shuttle bus connecting each scenic area, with one departure every hour, and self-driving is recommended.

World Cultural Heritage | Kaiping Diaolou

The filming location of the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly', a traditional Chinese residence, Kaiping Diaolou, finally checked in on site! Here are some suggestions for reference: 1⃣Transportation: High-speed rail🚄 goes directly to Kaiping South Station 2⃣The Diaolou are scattered in several villages, as shown in the tour map. To visit the Diaolou from Kaiping South Station, you can take a bus, but you still need to walk after getting off, which is not recommended. It is suggested to call a ride-hailing car directly, which can drive directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, which is very convenient and not expensive. 3⃣The Diaolou are distributed in several places, and the tickets are also linked. You can visit selectively according to your own time schedule and interest. I bought the 198 yuan ticket for Zili Village, Liyuan and Chikan, which can be visited in one day. Local people drive by themselves, although there are shuttle buses between the Diaolou, but the time is not free, it is recommended for tourists from other places to take a taxi directly! 4⃣One day is enough to visit the Diaolou. If you need to return to Jiangmen city from Kaiping, if you can't catch the high-speed rail, you can also choose to take a bus. The Kaiping bus station goes directly to Jiangmen bus station, 28 yuan per person, which is very convenient!

2024 Spring Travel Destination: Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town

🏮The Spring Festival holiday is approaching Have you all planned where to go? 👉🏻Kaiping Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town has prepared many Spring Festival programs for this Spring Festival, waiting for you to have fun in the New Year‼️ · 📍Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town ▫️The ancient town is a cultural treasure of overseas Chinese, with a total construction area of 280,000 square meters, and it also has a history of building fortresses for 370+ years The total number of century-old arcades in the entire ancient town is 680+! The continuity of the arcade group is also relatively intact～ ▫️Experience the local characteristic retro tram and rowing boat, as well as the music fountain light show and national tide lion dance 🚃The tram route can basically cover the ancient town: Chikan Town Station-Queen's Bar Station-Kaiping Guild Hall Station-Paris Hotel Station-San Francisco Station ▪️ Scenic area travel guide: 👉🏻Breakfast can go to the dim sum guest on Niuwei Road Snack Street After breakfast, you can go to the Yijian Pottery and Flower God Bakery near the hotel There are also many check-in spots in the ancient town, Hexin Bridge, Siyuan River Scenery, Lingtong Telephone Company's old site, narrow staircase check-in, Peace Square··· 🍃Walking on the old street, you can see the beautiful scenery of Siyuan River not far from your feet, and the slight breeze sweeping over the water surface is very interesting! Remember to go to the Rongan Building of Kaiping Diaolou to wear special clothes to check in, it's very photogenic‼️ ▫️Couples and girlfriends can choose to stay in the Meitang Hotel, the room is equipped with a Hermes five-piece set! ▫️Multi-person families can choose the Nesting Parent-child Hotel, the family room can accommodate 4 people, and the entertainment facilities on the first floor are complete. Bubble pool, slide and children's constant temperature water play pool can be a one-stop stroll, liberating parents' hands～

National Geographic didn't lie to me! This is really an ancient town in Guangdong with a strong New Year atmosphere

🚩In order to provide everyone with a real travel experience, I specially recommend the ancient towns around Guangzhou with a strong New Year atmosphere, which are niche, good for shooting and fun🎊 ✨I really love the city of Kaiping, which is directly accessible by high-speed rail and only 1h+ away from Guangzhou🚝 🤩Kaiping Diaolou, as a World Cultural Heritage site and one of the representatives of Lingnan culture, every visitor will be shocked by the architectural complex here! Zili Village is a typical representative~ 🎈In addition to the Diaolou, I also highly recommend Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town! The retro arcade old street, dressed in national style, takes pictures with a strong sense of crossing the Republic of China📸 🧨If you can only go to one ancient town during the Spring Festival holiday, I would definitely recommend here! A 2-day and 1-night itinerary full of New Year's atmosphere🎊 Day①🎈 Guangzhou→Kaiping South→Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town→Check in at Meitang Hotel (The tourist service center can directly transport luggage to the hotel, which is super convenient)→Start to visit the scenic area 11:00 Rong'an Building🎇 The big spring couplets really have a New Year atmosphere 11:30 Station Square🎊 You can see the same intangible cultural heritage flower cards without going to Hong Kong! You can also encounter lively lion dance performances 12:00 Niuxi Road Snack Street🥘 Specialty charcoal pot rice, tofu corner and other delicious snacks are waiting for you to taste! In this century-old arcade, there are also New Year's big calendars, spring couplets, wealth walls and other New Year scenes, eat and stroll, enjoy leisurely slow time 14:00 Dragon Year Tram🚃 Riding a 30min tram through the century-old street, as if crossing to 'Blooming' in a second🎞

The story-filled diaolou and the stories of the diaolou

Kaiping Diaolou is one of the 36 World Cultural Heritage sites in China, and Zili Village in Kaiping, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province is the main area of the World Heritage site. There are more than 20 diaolou buildings existing, which are the historical marks of generations of Kaiping overseas Chinese struggling overseas and returning home to start businesses. The Kaiping Diaolou originated in the late Ming Dynasty. Its typical features are thick walls, narrow doors and windows, wall holes inside, and at least two floors, which not only prevent water disasters but also prevent bandits. It has left many tear-jerking stories, one of which is the seven brave men of Situ resisting the Japanese army for seven days and nights...

Kaiping Diaolou

The only world cultural heritage in Guangdong Province - Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, is located in Kaiping City, Jiangmen City. Kaiping "No Diaolou, No Village", the existing 1833 Diaolou are distributed in various villages in Kaiping, and are concentrated in Tangkou Town, Chikan Town, Baihe Town, and Xiangang Town. Therefore, Kaiping is known as "the hometown of various types of buildings". Diaolou refers to the multi-storey tower-style residences used for defense and living, including reinforced concrete buildings, green brick buildings, mud buildings, and stone buildings. The existing Diaolou in Kaiping were mostly built by the people at the beginning, with the purpose of defending against thieves and avoiding floods. Generally, overseas Chinese would have someone design the Diaolou blueprint and bring it back to their hometown for construction. The architectural styles and styles of Diaolou are diverse, including both traditional Chinese hard-top style and hanging mountain style, as well as foreign Gothic style, Roman style, etc. The colonnades of ancient Greece, the arches and columns of ancient Rome, the leaf-shaped arches and iron carvings of Islam, the arches of the Gothic period, the mountain flowers of Baroque architecture, the decorative techniques of the new art movement, and the architectural art forms of the industrial school, etc., have all been integrated into the local architecture of Kaiping. To be precise, it is a combination of "fragments" of various architectural styles at home and abroad, and a product of the blending of various architectural types. The Kaiping Diaolou included in the World Cultural Heritage List includes: Yinglong Building and Sanmenli Village, Zili Village and Fang's Lantern Building, Majianglong Village Diaolou Group and Jinjiangli Village, a total of 20 Diaolou in four groups, representing more than 1,800 tower buildings in Kaiping, representing the peak of nearly five centuries of tower building, and also showing the still close connection between overseas Chinese scattered abroad and their homeland. From the perspective of use function, these buildings can be divided into three forms: the public buildings mainly used for temporary refuge built by everyone, with 473 existing; the residential buildings with defense and living functions built by wealthy families alone, with 1,149 existing; and the watchtowers used for joint defense and early warning, with 221 existing. From the perspective of building materials, there are stone buildings, rammed earth buildings, brick buildings and reinforced concrete buildings, and the latter two are the majority of what we see this time. From the perspective of construction time, the earliest Diaolou can be traced back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and it reached its peak in the 1920s and 1930s, most of which were built by overseas Chinese returning home during the Republic of China. People analyze from the perspectives of historical culture and geographical environment, the period of the Republic of China was a period of social transformation when China's internal troubles and foreign troubles coexisted, domestic wars were frequent, and social security was extremely poor. Kaiping is located in the "four no-man's land" at the junction of Xinhui, Taishan, Enping, and Xinxing counties, where bandits are particularly rampant. In addition, it is a low-lying plain area, often suffering from floods and floods, and the initial intention of building Diaolou was mainly to prevent bandits and floods.

National Series 123 Kaiping Diaolou

🌈Historical Background: Kaiping Diaolou is a special type of Chinese vernacular architecture, a multi-storey tower-style building that combines defense, living and Chinese and Western architectural art. Its characteristic is the combination of Chinese and Western residences, with various styles such as ancient Greece, ancient Rome and Islam. 🚗Highlights: China's four characteristic buildings: earth buildings, diaolou, bamboo buildings, stilt buildings. Kaiping Diaolou has a very strong historical feature and is one of the representatives of Guangfu culture. The 'Gold Mountain guests' at that time brought back a lot of wealth, but they were afraid of being robbed by bandits, so they built diaolou that integrated life and defense. 🎫Ticket Information: Li Garden 100, Zili Village 78, Jinjiangli 50, there is a shuttle bus for purchasing joint tickets ✨Travel Suggestions: Diaolou is mainly scattered in three places, including Li Garden, Zili Village, and Jinjiangli. They are all quite far away, it is best to drive by yourself. The Ming Shi Lou is in Zili Village, and the Rui Shi Lou, known as the King of Diaolou, is in Jinjiangli, but it is also the farthest from Kaiping City. But it is also the most worth seeing.

World Heritage - Kaiping Diaolou of Liyuan

Kaiping Diaolou is a world cultural heritage, its function and features are: 1, Anti-flood and anti-bandit function The wall is up to 30 cm thick, 3 layers of doors and windows (outer iron, middle iron column, inner glass), swallow nest shooting holes, mostly 4-6 storey tower buildings, iron column doors.... 2, Combination of Chinese and Western Top floor Roman columns, Baroque dome, Western-style colored floor tiles, five-story corridor.... 'Liyuan' The garden owner Xie Weili returned to his hometown in 1926 to start construction, which took ten years to complete. It combines Chinese gardens with Western architecture, and is a model of Chinese and Western combined architecture. The Panli Building in Liyuan is worth seeing, named after his father Xie Shengpan and his own name.

I feel like I should have come here to play a long time ago

The Diaolou architecture in Kaiping, Jiangmen is unique and is one of the famous tourist areas in Guangdong. Among them, Kaiping Liyuan is a garden built by Mr. Xie Weili, an overseas Chinese in the United States, who returned in the 1920s and took ten years to build. After visiting Liyuan this time, I feel that I came too late. I should have come to see such a beautiful scenic area a long time ago. Liyuan and Zilicun are outstanding representatives of Diaolou architecture.

The village in the flower bush, the masterpiece of Lingnan architecture

In Kaiping, Jiangmen, Guangdong, the top tourist attraction is the Diaolou, and the most representative is the self-reliant village Diaolou architecture. This village is built in the midst of flowers and trees, serving as the backdrop and integrated with the Diaolou architecture. The Diaolou architecture reflects the local culture and the intelligence of the people. These Diaolous scattered in the green land can resist foreign invasions well in terms of safety, and the interior of the building can maintain sunlight and ventilation, so it is called the gem of village architecture.

The only world cultural heritage in Guangdong, with a strong flavor of the Republic of China

The only world cultural heritage in Guangdong, with a strong flavor of the Republic of China. Kaiping Diaolou Cultural Tourism Area is located in Kaiping City, southwest of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province, known as the hometown of overseas Chinese, architecture, art, and diaolou. The total area of this region is 1438 acres, mainly including important attractions such as the World Cultural Heritage Site Zili Village Diaolou. Diaolou is a major feature of Kaiping City, their unique architectural style and long history made it listed in the 'World Heritage List' in 2007. This is China's 35th World Heritage Site and the first World Heritage Site in China to apply with historical and cultural landscapes as the main body. This tourist area not only integrates natural beauty but also deeply imprints the mark of cultural heritage. With its unique diaolou architecture and rich historical background, it has become one of China's most important cultural heritages. Whether it is a history lover or a travel lover, you will find your fun here. Ticket: 78 yuan Opening hours: 9:10-17:50

Kaiping - Where East Meets West

Kaiping is one of the most fascinating places in China. It is an entire city effectively built by Chinese returning from overseas. It has a strange mixture of old fashioned European Charm, Chinese traditions, and then medieval style fortifications, which serve to remind us that the area was not always the law abiding haven that it is today! What an amazing place! #kaiping

Kaiping Diaolou

This is one of the village with the Diaolou which was built to protect possession from robbers and pirates in the old days

Kai ping - heritage site

Getting There - 6hours coach ridde from Guangdong Attractions - "diao Lou" ancient watch towers Hotels - Nil Food & Restaurants - Nil Shopping - Nil A site to behold, the place got to be a UNESCO heritage site due to the upkeep of the watch towers, which were british-influenced. many martial art movies were filmed there as well. however, there is no hotel there so visitors must leave by 6 to catch the next bus into the city of guangzhou.

There was alot to celebrate this weekend!!!Different people with different cultures came together to celebrate the Mexican holiday “Dia de los muertos” (the day of the dead) and South Africa winning the Rugby World cup in Japan while England embraced taking second place. We also celebrated beautiful Kaiping in China. It was the perfect place to celebrate Halloween...pumpkin carving, skull painting and exploring old Diaolous (watch towers) and villages dating from as far back as 1920. Another trip for the memory bank! #HalloTrip #Halloween #trip.com #happydays

Guangdong two-day self-driving tour - Jiangmen, see Kaiping Lou. The Diaolou is a multi-storey tower building that combines defense, residence and Chinese and Western architectural art. When the Chinese and Western architecture of the Republic of China is combined, time leaves an old mark here. Jinjiang Lilou Building includes three luxurious European-style castles, including Ruishi Building, Shengfeng Building and Jinjiang Tower. Standing in the village house, people can feel the strong harmony of Chinese and Western style. In 2005, it was named the most beautiful residence in Guangdong. There won't be many visitors here. Between the village trails, local Hakkas sell some Hakka dishes. The price is not expensive. One of the two buildings in the public building, the most simple building on the third floor was built earlier, the function is mainly to defend the refuge, and the Ruishi Building and the Shengfeng Building are all located in the rich families of the village, so it is beautiful and gorgeous. Ruishilou is the tallest of all the towers, so it also has the reputation of the first floor of Kaiping. Tickets: Coupon: RMB 180 Includes four attractions, namely Liyuan, Zili Village, Loukan Film Studio, Jinjiang Liyulou Group, valid for two days (each attraction is only viewed once) opening time: 8

The large garden is mainly laid out with the "Liyuan" big archway and the "Benli Daosheng" archway as the axis. The two ends of the archway are dominated by two steel-made tiger whip. It is spectacular, and there is a release pool along the archway. The Aviary Park and the Crown Flower Rattan Pavilion are dotted. The Pei Pei Villa in the northwest corner is the finishing touch. The building is built to commemorate the love of Tan Yuying. The love story between them makes it more romantic and beautiful. The resumes and memories of the overseas Chinese have become legends in the history of world architecture. There are Greek colonnades, ancient Roman arches, Byzantine domes and even Indian and Islamic-style decorations. If it is a modern person who is sure to be criticized and praised by foreigners, it is quite possible to make a chance of being smoky. In the old days, local craftsmen can have such skills. After a hundred years, they still stand and are full of charm. These architectural elements of different styles and different religions show great inclusiveness in Kaiping, and they gather together in a harmonious way to form a new comprehensive and strong architectural type, showing a unique artistic charm. , the gorgeous garden of Chinese and Western