World Heritage Site

Kaiping Diaolou and villages were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Huang Family Towers

Many diaolou were built by returning overseas Chinese, including Huang families from: - United States - Canada - Southeast Asia

Architectural Features

- Mixed Chinese-Western styles - Defensive functionality - Decorative elements - Reinforced construction

Famous Examples

- Mingli Diaolou Cluster - Majiang Diaolou - Chikan Village Towers