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Yinglong Lou

Yinglong Lou is a diaolou in Sanmenli, presented by the municipal administration as Kaiping’s oldest preserved example, with more than four centuries of history and restrained defensive architecture.

Yinglong Lou
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What makes it special

  • More than four centuries old according to the municipal administration.
  • Early example of diaolou defensive architecture.
  • Located in Sanmenli.
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: 13/09/2026