Hexi'aotai Tulou

　　Located about 2 kilometers north of Beigu Village in Xinzhou Town, within the Hexi'ao Mountain Villa, there is an ancient Hakka tulou (earthen building) with a uniquely structured architectural design that stands out distinctly from the houses of local residents. This tulou covers a total area of 5,000 square meters and features a structure consisting of six lanes and seven rows of parallel, symmetrically arranged connected houses. Parts of the walls are built using pounded earth construction, made by mixing lime sand, yellow clay, and brown sugar, which are repeatedly pounded and compacted into solid walls. The roof is covered with single-eave gable-and-hip tiles supported by earthen-wall pillars and wooden boards. The entire building complex spans 93.1 meters in width and 53.7 meters in depth, divided internally into three sections, yet its exterior presents a uniform and level appearance. Historical records indicate that the existing ancient houses in the village were built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and this tulou was reconstructed on the foundation of pre-existing, partially ruined residential buildings. Currently, the first seven buildings at the front lane have been rebuilt as two-story brick-and-wood structures, while the rear buildings still retain their original historic appearance. It holds certain value for the study of folk residences in Yangjiang and the history of Hakka villages. (Source: "Yangjiang Wenshi" [Yangjiang Literary History], Issue 8, 1993; Author: Lin Shangzhi)