Kai Ping 开平碉楼

These have been called 碉楼 or 碉堡. Could be translated as a sculpted tower or fort. (Wikipedia)

We were not allowed to take any pictures inside. Couldn't figure out why as none of the old furniture or artifacts were protected from the elements anyway. And there was no one stopping those who did.



These buildings are even more amazing when you see them from high up. There are usually quite well spaced from each other and appear out of nowhere. Notice how small the windows are? Wonder if it's for keeping the cold or the enemy out.

Boy, were the koi hungry. Does nobody feed them?



One of these lucky shots that I managed to get. Just pointed the camera and shot from almost ground level. Couldn't look through the viewfinder.



A little afternoon tea perhaps?