Departure from Xiamen 2.5h "Big Fish & Begonia" Fantasy One-Day Tour

Who says Fujian only has islands🌊? Hidden deep in the mountains is a true Eastern magical castle🏰! Starting from Xiamen, just a 2.5-hour drive🚗 will take you into the fantasy world of "Big Fish & Begonia" — the Nanjing Tulou. These round fortresses scattered among the mountains are the crystallization of Hakka wisdom and a paradise for photography lovers📸! Highlights of the trip🌟 World Heritage Experience: Explore the mysterious Tulou clusters listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site🏯 Film Location Check-in: Follow the filming locations of "Big Fish & Begonia" and "Yunshuiyao"🎬 In-depth Cultural Experience: Step into the lives of indigenous people👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and listen to Hakka stories about the Tulou Itinerary⏰ Morning: Yunshuiyao Scenic Area — Stroll along the poetic ancient path Highlight: "Yunshuiyao" is not just a movie title but a real ancient town🏡! Century-old banyan trees🌳, babbling streams💧, cobblestone paths, every step feels like walking inside a painting. Must-visit spots: Heguilou (Square Tulou): The "Noah’s Ark"🚢 built on a swamp, you can feel the ground shake when you stomp inside, super magical! Huaiyuanlou (Round Tulou): The best-preserved double-ring round Tulou, the view from above with circles within circles is breathtaking and leaves you speechless Recommended visit time: 2.5-3 hours Photo Tips: Under the banyan tree, by the stream, inside the Tulou spiral staircase🌀 are all perfect photo spots Noon: Hakka-style lunch🍽️ Must-try dishes: Salt-baked chicken: Signature Hakka dish🐔, aromatic and delicious Stuffed tofu: Tofu filled with meat🥟, tender and flavorful Braised bamboo shoots with pork: Taste of the mountains🌿, goes perfectly with rice Qingming rice cake: Seasonal specialty, soft and fragrant In the afternoon, you have two options. First route: Gaobei Tulou Cluster — Visit the "King of Tulou" Chengqilou: Truly the "King of Tulou"👑! Four stories high, four rings, with 400 rooms up and down, like a huge maze castle Shizelou: Next to Chengqilou, the square and round Tulou complement each other beautifully Qiaofulou: The "Doctor’s Tulou"🎓, has produced 11 PhDs, if lucky you can hear the owner tell family stories Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours Photo secrets: Take panoramic shots from the viewing platform🌄, use a wide-angle lens inside the Tulou to capture the round sky, the effect is amazing! Deep experience: If time allows, stay overnight in a Tulou guesthouse🏡 to enjoy the peaceful early morning without crowds Second route: Tianluokeng Four dishes and one soup: In winter without fog, the classic "four round and one square" Tulou cluster panorama is clearly visible👀, especially spectacular at sunset🌅 🏰 Yuchanglou: The "Leaning Tower," with tilted pillars inside but standing strong for a hundred years⏳, full of history📜 🌊 Taxia Village: The "Zhouzhuang of Southern Fujian," a stream flows around the village, fewer people in winter, perfect for quietly strolling the ancient streets and viewing Tulou🏯 These living world heritage sites are telling the stories of Hakka generations passing down their legacy. Let’s set off together this weekend!🚀