Travel guide to Kaiping Diaolou and villages in Guangdong

Scenic spot introduction:

Kaiping is the world-renowned hometown of Diaolou. There are more than 1,800 Diaolou scattered across the 1,659 square kilometers of land in Kaiping City, stretching for dozens of kilometers from Shuikou to Baihe, and from Tangkou to Xingang and Chishui, which is a magnificent sight. According to research, Kaiping Diaolou was built in the late Ming Dynasty (16th century). Its characteristics are a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with classical dwellings, ancient Greek, ancient Roman and Islamic styles, etc. It is an important historical site and representative building in modern my country.

Attractions distribution:

Kaiping is a world-renowned town of watchtowers. There are more than 1,800 watchtowers scattered across the 1,659 square kilometers of land in Kaiping City, stretching from Shuikou to Baili, and from Tangkou to Xingang and Chishui, stretching for dozens of kilometers, creating a magnificent sight.
Diaolou is a special type of Chinese vernacular architecture, a multi-story tower-style building that integrates defense, residence, and Chinese and Western architectural art. According to research, Kaiping Diaolou was created around the late Ming Dynasty (16th century). Its characteristics are a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with classical dwellings, ancient Greek, ancient Roman and Islamic styles. It is an important historical site and representative building in modern my country.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, world cultural heritage

Scenic spot features:

Lingnan gardens, towers, gardens, buildings, ancient towns and villages