Why are the buildings in Chaoshan old?

Because most of them are traditional houses.

In the long history of Chaoshan, Chaoshan dwellings are influenced by economic conditions, political factors, geographical environment, cultural customs and other factors, forming different architectural styles and cultural connotations.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, buildings in Chaoshan were mostly influenced by Suzhou and Hangzhou gardens, mainly courtyard-style buildings, such as Xitang and Chenghai in Zhang Lin. This is related to the development of shipping industry in Ming and Qing dynasties and the foreign trade channel in Chaoshan mainly in Suzhou and Hangzhou.