Yongding Tulou Guide｜Check in at the Oriental Ancient Castle featured in "Big Fish & Begonia" for an in-depth Hakka cultural tour

and essential pre-trip tips ✨Best time to visit: March–May for rapeseed flowers / September–November for clear autumn skies (perfect for photography!) 🎯Pace of visit: 1 day for highlights / 2 days for an in-depth experience 💫Must-see highlights: ✅The world’s only mountainous rammed earth building complex ✅Living fossil-level Hakka culture ✅Filming location of "Big Fish & Begonia" 🎒Packing list: ID card, sneakers, sunscreen, umbrella, power bank (you won’t want to stop taking photos) 2. 2025 Latest Transportation Guide 🚄 For high-speed rail travelers: Xiamen North/Shenzhen North → Longyan Station (1.5h) → Transfer to Tulou shuttle bus to Hongkeng Village (total about 3h/¥80) 🚌 Lazy direct bus: Two direct buses from Xiamen Fanghu Passenger Center (08:00/10:00 ¥55 3.5h) 🚗 Self-driving tips: Xiamen → Nanjing Exit → S203 Provincial Road direct (2.5h winding mountain road, beginners drive carefully!) 📍 Navigation location: Yongding Tulou Folk Culture Village (Hongkeng Village, Yongding District, Longyan City) 3. 2025 Ticket Information 🏯 Hongkeng Folk Village ¥90 (Zhencheng Lou + Kuiju Lou + Fuyu Lou cluster) 🕘 Recommended visit time: 2 hours 🏟️ Gaobei Tulou Cluster ¥50 "King of Tulou" Chengqi Lou is a must-see! 🕘 Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours 🌄 Chuxi Tulou Cluster ¥70 (Jiqing Lou + Shengqing Lou in original ecological state) 🕘 Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours ⏰ Unified opening hours: 8:00-17:00 💡 Tip: Book tickets on Trip.com one day in advance to save 5-10 yuan! 4. Classic 2-Day Itinerary Day 1️⃣ Immersive Tulou Experience 09:30 📍 Hongkeng Village ✨ Panoramic shots of Zhencheng Lou → Explore architectural wisdom at Kuiju Lou → Drink Hakka tea at Fuyu Lou 12:00 🍚 Keman Tang (must order taro buns + braised pork with preserved vegetables) 13:30 🚗 15min to Gaobei 🏆 Conquer the "King of Tulou" Chengqi Lou → Magical composition shots at Shize Lou 16:00 🏡 Check in at Jiangnan South Inn (perfect with starry rice wine!) Day 2️⃣ Secret Realm Adventure 08:30 🌅 Chuxi Tulou Cluster 📸 Old-fashioned charm at Jiqing Lou → Learn at the Rammed Earth Museum 11:00 🚗 30min to Yunshuiyao 🌳 Ancient banyan tree afternoon tea → Salt-baked river frog is delicious! 14:30 🚄 Happy return from Nanjing Station 5. Foodie Radar Map 🍡 Taro buns: Keman Tang (inside Hongkeng Scenic Area) 🥩 Braised pork with preserved vegetables: Jiangnan South Restaurant (near Gaobei Tulou) 🧈 Stuffed tofu: Tulou farmhouse (Chuxi village entrance) 🍲 Beef soup: Axi Beef (No. 148 Zhenxing Road, Yongding County) 🛍️ Souvenir recommendation: Old brand dried fruit stall at Chengqi Lou west gate 6. Top Accommodation Picks 🏠 Homestays inside the buildings (¥120-200): Zhencheng Lou/Chengqi Lou local resident homes (phone booking more reliable) 🏨 Light luxury option: Du Travel · Chaoyang Lou (next to Hongkeng parking lot ¥350+ with popular swimming pool) ♨️ Wellness choice: Tianzi Hot Spring Hotel (Hukeng Town ¥500+ hot springs + Tulou view) 7. Photo Secrets 📸 Zhencheng Lou: Shoot from the high ground opposite the main gate (lanterns + circular rings are amazing!) 🎬 Chengqi Lou: "Round and square couple" composition on the second floor of Shize Lou 🌄 Chuxi Viewing Platform: 7:00 morning mist + terraced fields + Tulou triple shot 🌉 Yunshuiyao: Long exposure water reflections at dusk 8. Pitfall Prevention Guide ⚠️ Tea price marked ¥100 can be bargained down to ¥50 ⚠️ Confirm the ¥10 climbing fee in advance ⚠️ Remember to use low beam headlights when driving 🚫 Civilized reminder: No carving on rammed earth walls!! 9. Hakka Story "Round means family reunion, square is the foundation of China" — Come to Yongding and unlock the thousand-year survival wisdom of the Hakka people! 48 hours to take you through the magical world of "Big Fish & Begonia"~💫