China - Diaolou Buildings and Villages for Tibetan and Qiang Ethnic Groups

"1. Danba Diaolou Buildings for Tibetan Ethnic Groups - Danba County
Danba County is located at the east of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in western Sichuan Province. Danba means the town of rocks. Special geographical situation, geological condition and unique cultural background all attribute to the well-developed culture of Rock Buildings in Danba. Old Diaolou Buildings have a long and colourful history, and represent the masterpieces of Jiarong Tibetan architectural arts. Danba tops China, or even the world in terms of its quantity, density and types of old Diaolou Buildings. So far, it is the place that reserves the largest quantity of old Diaolou Buildings and villages in China, with the highest density, and is known for its rich styles and overall preservation.

2. Taoping Diaolou Buildings and Villages for Qiang Ethnic Groups - Li County
Taoping Qiang village is located 40 km away from the east of the county seat, bordering Wenchuan County on the southeast (14 kilometers), Mao County in the north, and Tonghua County in the northwest, situating on the alluvial platform where the Zengtougou Brooklet joins the Zagunao River. Being a natural village inhabited by Qiang People, the village has 104 households and 482 people.

3. Heihu Diaolou Buildings and Villages for Qiang Ethnic Groups - Mao County
The Diaolou Buildings are located at Yingzui River Village on Gaoban Mountain, 300 meters away from the local government of Heihu Village, lying on the ridge of the north-south mountain. The west cliff of the ridge overlooks the Yingzui River after which the village is named...."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Thanks to Liu Xu of China.