GHF Asia Pacific Field Director John Sanday speaks with a resident of Shengwu lou in Pinghe County. Such interaction with local people is a key element in the organization’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage monuments worldwide.

Principles of Feng Shui were utilized when building these tulous. Here, they are seen in their mountainous landscape.

Unlike the simple exterior of Shengwu lou, its interior is characterized by rich and intricate architectural details. The Ye family has inhabited this structure for more than 100 years. Like most people who still live in the tulou, they are farmers.