China's seven sacred places to admire the full moon (3)
08:40, September 15, 2010 
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Source: Global Times [17:01 September 14 2010]Comments
What to see: the luxury of the old building in the moonlight
Located mainly in Kaiping county, Guangdong, the Kaiping Diaolou (Kaiping watchtowers) are fortified multi-storey towers, generally made of reinforced concrete. Built in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), they served mainly as the protection against forays by bandits and also the living quarters.
Many watchtowers incorporate the architectural features from China and the West. Therefore, they command the high value of appreciation.
Admission fee: 60 yuan
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What to see: the luxury of the old building in the moonlight
Located mainly in Kaiping county, Guangdong, the Kaiping Diaolou (Kaiping watchtowers) are fortified multi-storey towers, generally made of reinforced concrete. Built in the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), they served mainly as the protection against forays by bandits and also the living quarters.
Many watchtowers incorporate the architectural features from China and the West. Therefore, they command the high value of appreciation.
Admission fee: 60 yuan
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（Editor：叶欣）
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