Fujian Tulou, China Apr. 29, 2024

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:

Mar. 30, 2024Brown-throated three-toed sloth
May 16, 2025Endangered Species Day
Season of light in the City of Light
Oct. 4, 2025Nuit Blanche Toronto
May 14, 2024Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, USA
Farewell, Ma’am
Winter at Valley Forge
Jun. 20, 2024Summer solstice
Jan. 28, 2025Short-eared owl
World’s largest tulip festival
Sep. 30, 2025Koala in the Great Otway National Park, Australia
May 5, 2024Kalaloch Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, US
Nov. 15, 2023Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
Pastel perfection
May 18, 2024International Museum Day
Meet for lunch?
Is a hug really that magical?
Aug. 7, 2025Monoliths of the Mingan Archipelago, Quebec
Nov. 11, 2023Young Peak, British Columbia
Where did you drop the fish, son?
Where we go to play
Nov. 21, 2025World Hello Day
Dec. 5, 2023Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, Bavaria, Germany
Oct. 28, 2024Pumpkin field, Victoria, British Columbia
May 25, 2025Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Huddled and hunting
Winter wonderland for your wallet
Want to hang out?
Oct. 11, 2024Celtic Colours International Festival
Oct. 24, 2025Night view of the RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California, United States