Why do some villages in China build circular homes: The remarkable story behind Fujian Tulou earthen fortresses

Asia-Pacific World Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:36:23 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Image: AI GeneratedSeen from above, they resemble giant doughnuts carved into the landscape.
From ground level, they look more like medieval fortresses than family homes.
Their towering earthen walls, narrow entranceways and vast wooden interiors seem designed for defence rather than domestic life.

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Image: AI GeneratedSeen from above, they resemble giant doughnuts carved into the landscape.
From ground level, they look more like medieval fortresses than family homes.
Their towering earthen walls, narrow entranceways and vast wooden interiors seem designed for defence rather than domestic life.

Sources: Times of India