The watchtowers in Kaiping , China , were originally built for protection against bandit ##ry . China 's ancient donut-like homes : Where to see the tulou . They received a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in 2007 . In the early 20th century , wealthy emigrants came to Kaiping and built more towers with Western influences .
The watchtowers in Kaiping , China , were originally built for protection against bandit ##ry . They received a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in 2007 . In the early 20th century , wealthy emigrants came to Kaiping and built more towers with Western influences .