Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
Guangdong · China
The Diaolou Cluster in Zili Village and the Diaolou Cluster in Majianglong Village in Guangdong’s first World Cultural Heritage Site, and Li Garden, which is known as “a masterpiece of gardens built by overseas Chinese”. It’s a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating many elements, such as overseas Chinese culture, garden art, Chinese and Western architecture, cultural relics, five-country customs. Kaiping Diaolou is a special type of native architecture in China. It is a kind of multi-story tower building integrating defense, residence, Chinese and Western architectural art. It is also the fruit of Chinese rural people’s active acceptance of Western architectural art and its integration with the local architectural art, embodying the typical open, inclusive, conflicting and integrated development between overseas Chinese culture and Western culture with unique artistic charm, becoming a masterpiece of overseas Chinese culture and a unique world architectural art landscape.
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1Kaiping Diaolou and Villages - Zicili Village
Welcome to Zicili, a village whose very name—meaning 'self-reliance'—is a testament to the character and determination of its people. As you approach this picturesque cluster of towers, you are entering what is often considered…
앱에서 듣기2The Scenic Approach: Rice Paddies and Lotus Ponds
As you walk along the stone paths leading into Zicili, take a moment to absorb the sensory details of the landscape. This is a classic South China village setting, characterized by 'brilliant sunshine, bamboo groves, rivers, and…
앱에서 듣기3Mingshi Lou: The Jewel of Zicili
Standing before us is Mingshi Lou, arguably the most iconic and elegantly decorated tower in Zicili. Built in 1925 by Fang Runwen, a returning overseas Chinese, this tower is a masterpiece of architectural fusion. …
앱에서 듣기4Architectural Diversity: A Catalog of Global Styles
As you wander through Zicili, you will notice that no two towers are exactly alike. Each reflects the individual tastes and experiences of its builder, creating a fascinating 'catalog' of global architectural styles in the heart…
앱에서 듣기5The Interior Sanctuary: Furnishing the Diaspora Life
The interiors of the Zicili towers provide a rare and intimate glimpse into the hybrid lives of the overseas Chinese families. Many of these towers have been preserved with their original furnishings, allowing us to see how…
앱에서 듣기6The Defense of Zicili: Sentries and Alarms
The name 'Zicili' or 'Self-Reliance' also reflects the village's collective approach to defense. During the unstable decades of the early twentieth century, the towers of Zicili were part of a sophisticated village-wide security…
앱에서 듣기7The Fading Details: The Relentless Work of Time
As we conclude our walk through Zicili, I invite you to observe the signs of 'weathering' on the towers. While they are impressively sturdy, the passage of a century has left its mark. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
Our visit to Zicili has shown us more than just a collection of beautiful buildings. It has given us a window into the soul of a community that valued independence, creativity, and the enduring bonds of family. …
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| 위치 | Guangdong · China |
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| 종류 | 자연 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
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