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Yinglong Lou

Yinglong Lou in Sanmenli is a restrained defensive diaolou, described by the municipal administration as Kaiping’s oldest surviving example, more than four centuries old.

Yinglong Lou
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  • A restrained defensive diaolou.
  • Described as Kaiping’s oldest surviving diaolou.
Yinglong Lou
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Yinglong Lou

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Diaolou tower beside rice fields and a pond in Zili, Kaiping

Choosing Which Villages and Diaolou Towers to Visit in Kaiping

Kaiping’s diaolou are not isolated scenery: they are fortified homes, farming villages and a material record of migration. Choosing the right cluster matters more than trying to squeeze them all into a few hours.

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Profile updated: 27/09/2026