Fujian Tulou, China Apr. 29, 2024

Fujian Tulou, China

Let"s step into a world where mainstream housing is so last season! Fujian Tulou, built between the 12th and 20th centuries, are unique rural dwellings of the Hakka community who live in the mountainous southeastern Fujian region of China. The Hakka are a distinct subgroup of the Han Chinese population. These structures are constructed from clay, sandy soil and grey tiles, with bamboo strips serving as the support. When observed from above, these round dwellings present an image of giant tyres or reels lying on their sides, with light walls, dark roofs and spacious interiors.

© Hongjie Han/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

An ocean of stars above the desert
The sprout with amazing potential
Apr. 29, 2025Garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Big Bends birthday bash
A postcard-perfect landscape
Reflecting on Christmas
Dec. 3, 2023Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Jul. 9, 2025Independence Day of the Argentine Republic
Who uses this grassy bridge?
One of the oldest parks in Quebec
Stairway to where?
Jul. 4, 2024Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site
Dare to delve into this dense swamp
King of the jungle? Nope
Connecting the dots
Where did you drop the fish, son?
Jul. 23, 2024Methoni Castle, Messinia, Greece
Oct. 25, 2023Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Aug. 27, 2025World Lake Day
Jan. 16, 2024Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Mar. 22, 2026World Water Day
Jun. 3, 2024World Bicycle Day
Oct. 27, 2025Thick-billed raven, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Apr. 26, 2024Val di Funes, Italy
Rocks rock!
Living rock
The lungs of Earth
Kings of the north
Sep. 16, 2025Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
May 22, 2024International Day for Biological Diversity
Apr. 19, 2024Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
Happy Thanksgiving!
So fresh, so clean