Definition of Diaolou. Meaning of Diaolou. Synonyms of Diaolou

- Diaolou (simplified Chinese: 碉楼; traditional Chinese: 碉樓) are fortified multi-storey watchtowers in rural villages, generally made of reinforced concrete...
- Kaiping diaolou was the location for parts of the filming of 2010 movie Let the Bullets Fly (让子弹飞). Ruishi Lou in Jinjiangli Majianglong Diaolou Diaolou cluster...
- UNESCO named the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages (开平碉楼与村落) in China as a World Heritage Site. UNESCO wrote, "...the Diaolou … display a complex and flamboyant...
- Sanctuaries Yinxu Stone Forest Libo Wulong Guilin Shibing Jinfoshan Huanjiang Diaolou Tulou Sanqingshan Wutaishan Dengfeng Chis**** Langshan Taining Danxia Longhu...
- of restoration. The oldest extant diaolou in Kaiping is found in northeast Chikan township, and one restored diaolou is located right in Chikan town. Nan...
- brought back by overseas Chinese. For example, many tong lau in Chekham and diaolou in Hoiping and Toishan built in the early 20th century incorporate architectural...
- 17 Aug 2011. "Jongmyo Shrine". UNESCO. Retrieved 17 Aug 2011. "Kaiping Diaolou and Villages". UNESCO. Retrieved 17 Aug 2011. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage...
- found mainly in Kaiping. These are known as "Gold Mountain Towers" or diaolou. A number of natural hotspring resorts has been developed successfully...
- Citadel Chinese city walls Compound Coastal fortification Defensive wall Diaolou Entrenchment Fallout shelter Fire support base Flak tower Folly fort Forward...
- Caesar Octavi**** (later Augustus) and lost.[citation needed] Blockhouse Diaolou Fire lookout tower Observation towers are similar constructions being usually...