SHENZHEN, China, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hakka Tulou in Meizhou, Guangdong province are highly representative of the Chinese enclosed earthen buildings, which dot the mountainous areas of northern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces. They have been referred to as "the most mysterious dwellings of the East" by numerous architects. Recently, CETV (China Entertainment Television Broadcast Limited) host Wen Tingru was featured in a set of photos detailing the culture surrounding the buildings. The TV host, in tandem with the photos themselves, exquisitely showcased the beauty of China's Hakka dwellings and of the Hakka culture with its thousands of years of history.
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Chinese enclosed earthen buildings, built in the 17th century, were mainly designed in the shape of octagons and ellipses, heightening the interest that visitors from all over the world have in them. They are located mainly in China's Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces. The photos, each featuring a graceful young Chinese woman with a different Hakka Tulou in the background, have received ample praise from millions of online visitors for their beauty and their historical connotation. Wen Tingru is often named as "the most graceful Chinese girl" by online audiences.
Chinese enclosed earthen buildings, with its mysterious and unique shape and structure, is as much a part of China's heritage and history as the Forbidden City and the more than 2,000-year old Great Wall. As knowledge of people and events in China becomes an integral part of the daily flow of news and information, the country, with both its natural and cultural landscapes and its unique Eastern charm, is becoming an ever more popular destination among visitors from all over the world. Perhaps China is becoming increasingly adept at combining its history and culture with the more popular elements of the day, to create art forms with mass appeal. China has a deep understanding of not only the cultural differences between countries but also the similarities that bind together all of the world's cultures. The set of photos depicting these historical buildings reveals China's unique heritage and profound beauty, while the openness and unique culture demonstrated by these ancient structures that were built hundreds of years ago are undoubtedly the best symbol of the confidence and open attitude of the nation.
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