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Yongding Tulou
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309 Provincial Rd, Yongding Qu, Longyan Shi, Fujian Sheng, ChinaMap
Phone0597-3256222, 0597-5939631
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The entrance to the scenic spot to the Tulou has to cross a commercial street. There are 4 Tulous, only 3 can be visited, and one is still under maintenance. However, Chengqi Building is still worth seeing, but it can only be on the first floor. It is said that it can be climbed after 8 pm.
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Yongding Tulou includes Fujian Tulou Prince Scenic Area, Fujian Tulou King Scenic Area, Chuxi Tulou Ancient Village Scenic Area, Zhongchuan Ancient Village and other Tulou groups.
Fujian Tulou Prince Scenic Area is a world cultural heritage site and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. It is a unique Tulou village and is known as China's beautiful countryside. There are more than 120 earth buildings of different shapes in existence, among which the representative ones are Zhencheng Building, the "Prince of Earth Buildings" that combines Chinese and Western styles, and Kuiju, a palace-style earth building known as the "Little Potala Palace". The classic five-phoenix-style earth building - Fuyu Building, the small round earth building with a meter of meter - Rusheng Building, etc. are all the best among many earth buildings. There are a variety of experience projects in the scenic area, such as rammed earth buildings, Shiban music, string puppets, and Hakka wedding performances. Location: Hongkeng Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province.
Fujian Tulou King Scenic Area is a world cultural heritage site located in Gaotou Township, Yongding District. The landmark building in the scenic area, Chengqi Building, was built during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its large number of rings and large scale. At its peak, more than 800 people lived there. In 1981, it was included in the Chinese Scenic Spots Dictionary and won the title of "King of Earth Buildings". It competes with Chinese famous places such as the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. It is a Hakka earth building that attracted the attention of architectural experts earlier. The Fujian residential stamps issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of China in 1986 used Chengqi Tower as the pattern. In addition to Chengqi Tower in the scenic area, there are also Parkview Tower, Shize Tower and Wuyun Tower, which are all included in the World Heritage List. Location: Gaobei Village, Gaotou Township, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province.
Chuxi Tulou Ancient Village Scenic Spot is a world cultural heritage site. It is a majestic group of tulou in Fujian, with 5 round buildings and 31 square buildings. The scenic spot is not only large in scale, but also has the characteristics of "concentration, beauty, ancientness, specialness, and well-known". It is a tourist destination for cultural and leisure experience. "Jiqing Building", a national key cultural relic protection unit, is a round earth building with a long history and special structure among Fujian earth buildings. Not a single iron nail was used in the construction of the entire building. The 72 stairs and the nearly 2-meter-thick raw earth wall have experienced more than 600 years of wind, frost, snow and rain. Location: Chuxi Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province.
The ancient village of Zhongchuan has created what historians and writers call the incredible "Zhongchuan cultural phenomenon", and is known as "the best hometown of overseas Chinese in the world" and "a family of civil and military families". This is the former residence of Mr. Hu Wenhu, the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader and king of snake oil. . The representative buildings in the scenic area include the Hu Wenhu Memorial Hall - Hubao Villa, the most beautiful pagoda in western Fujian - Hubao Pagoda, the Hakka treasure - Hu Family Temple, Hu Wenhu's former residence, as well as the Fuzi Tower shaped like the word "Fu" and other wonders of earth buildings. Location: Zhongchuan Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province.
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Depart from Xiamen - 1.5 hours to Yongding to see the King of Tulou and Yunshuiyao.A great place for summer vacation photos with kids: One day is enough around Xiamen! The Nanjing Tulou in Zhangzhou is the filming location of 'Big Fish & Begonia', so I decided to visit the Tulou! ————————————————————————————— 🚗 About Transportation: After much consideration, we decided to rent a car from Xiamen, which takes one and a half hours to reach (you can also take the high-speed train to Nanjing Station, then take the No. 6 bus for two hours 🚌, arriving at Yunshuiyao, but it takes an hour by taxi, so driving or renting a car is the most time-saving and least tiring option 🦶🏻). 📸 Photo and Play Guide: The Tulou attractions are divided into two parts, Yongding Tulou and Yunshuiyao: 1️⃣ King of Tulou: 🍲 'Chengqi Lou' (Pics 6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣) → Qiaofu Lou (Shize Lou, Fangyuan Yixiantian, Wuyun Lou) → (many Hakka restaurants where you can eat, with specialty dishes) 2️⃣ Yunshuiyao: Huaiyuan Lou (the prototype of 'Big Fish & Begonia') → Yunshuiyao Ancient Town (with ancient locust trees and waterwheels) → Hegui Lou (a Tulou built in a swamp) 👪 A great place for family trips, taking kids, and photography: Yongding Tulou, Nanjing Tulou, whether you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, taste authentic food, or take great photos, it can meet all your needs!携途国际旅行社
Yongding Tulou: Exploring the treasure of FujianDear friends, are you ready to step into this magical land? Yongding Tulou, a place full of history and culture, will show you a different scenery. Transportation planning: Train: You can go to Xiamen, Longyan It is more convenient to go to Yongding from Longyan. There are direct buses to Yongding Tulou at Xiamen Hubin South Bus Station, which takes about 3 and a half hours. After arriving in Longyan, you can take a bus or taxi to Yongding. There are direct buses to Yongding Tulou from Longyan Bus Station, which takes about 1 hour. 📍Itinerary recommendation: Day 1: The mystery tour begins✨ Arrive at Yongding Tulou early in the morning and first go to Fujian Tulou Hakka Folk Culture Village to feel the strong Hakka culture atmosphere. In the afternoon, go to the Gaobei Tulou Group to appreciate the charm of representative Tulous such as Chengqi Building. Day 2: Deep tour of Hongkeng Tulou Group🏞 Visit the Hongkeng Tulou Group, enter the Zhencheng Building, and feel the unique Hakka culture. In the afternoon, you can choose to go to Nanjing Tulou and experience another style of Tulou culture. 📸Recommended attractions: Fujian Tulou Hakka Folk Culture Village: Step into this well-preserved Tulou group and feel the heaviness of history. Gaobei Tulou Group: Appreciate the majestic Chengqi Building, which is the largest Tulou in the world and is known as the "King of Tulou". Hongkeng Tulou Group: Go deep into Hongkeng and visit Tulous with different forms such as Zhencheng Building. Nanjing Tulou: Experience the Nanjing Tulou culture that is different from Yongding style. 🍽Recommended food: Hakka stuffed tofu: The smoothness of tofu and the deliciousness of the stuffing are perfectly combined, which is memorable. Fried river powder: Authentic Hakka snacks, smooth and fragrant, is a must-try delicacy. Meatballs: The crust is crispy and the stuffing is delicious, which is a traditional Hakka delicacy. 🌍Yongding Tulou: Exploring the treasure of Fujian✨X@nt0r_Ph03n1x
The Fujian Yongding Tulou is said to be the 'Encircled Building of the Gods', inhabited by families with the warmth of human life✅Must Experience: Yongding Tulou Chengqi Lou: The largest building among the Yongding Tulou cluster, known as the 'King of Tulou'. It served as the prototype for Chun's home in the movie 'Big Fish & Begonia', and features many exquisite architectural designs. Zhencheng Lou: Also known as the 'Prince of Tulou', it is famous for its magnificent and richly decorated interior space design. Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: Consists of one square building, three circular buildings, and one oval building, colloquially known as 'four dishes and one soup', and is a symbolic attraction of Fujian Tulou. Yuchang Lou: Also called the 'Leaning Building', it is the oldest existing Tulou in Fujian. The wooden columns of the corridors inside the building lean from left to right, with a maximum inclination of 15 degrees, standing firm for 700 years. Taxia Village: The ancient village has a river, with houses built along the river, where you can stroll and feel the strong Hakka cultural atmosphere. Yunshuiyao Scenic Area: Includes Hegui Lou, Huaiyuan Lou, and Yunshuiyao Ancient Town, where the mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, and the scenery is picturesque. 🍽Dining Recommendations: Yongding Tulou Beef Meatballs: Made mainly from beef, finely produced, with a bouncy texture. Hakka Stuffed Tofu: Tofu is hollowed out in the middle and filled with meat stuffing, fried until golden brown on both sides, fresh and tender. Meicai Kou Rou: Pork belly and preserved mustard greens complement each other, with a rich flavor that is fatty but not greasy. Tulou Tea: A characteristic tea drink from the Fujian Tulou area, with a refreshing taste and the effect of aiding digestion and relieving greasiness. 🚉Transportation Tips: Plane: First fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport or Liancheng Guanzhi Mountain Airport, then transfer to other transportation to the Tulou scenic area. Train: You can take a high-speed train to Longyan Station or Nanjing Station, and then transfer to a bus or chartered car to Tulou. Bus: There are direct buses to Tulou from Xiamen, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, and other places. 🏨Hotel Environment: Tulou Inn: Experience the unique accommodation of Tulou and feel the charm of Hakka culture. 🌟Highlights: On the land of Fujian, there stands a group of mysterious and unique buildings, which are the Fujian Tulous. They are like ancient castles that have walked out of the depths of time, carrying countless stories and legends. Each Tulou is a piece of solidified history, witnessing the passage of time and changes. Those thick earthen walls seem to tell the tenacity and wisdom of the Hakka people. Entering a Tulou, you will be surrounded by a unique atmosphere, feeling warmth and peace. Life in the Tulou is full of the warmth of human life, making one long for it. This is the treasure of Fujian, a magical place worth exploring. You must come here once to experience its charm for yourself!CASSIDY MORRISON
Fujian Tulou, truly a magical existence!!!I heard that the 'Fujian Tulou' started from a story, during the war, the United States discovered this place through satellite detection, on the map it seemed like a fortress, they thought they had discovered our country's military secret base, attempted to send the air force to bomb it, but after they arrived they found out it was just the local residents' houses and they withdrew, it was really a big joke. The Tulou architecture is considered one of the most mysterious buildings in the world, it has been selected as a world cultural heritage, it has existed for thousands of years, it is the crystallization of Hakka wisdom. 👉Fujian Tulou is distributed in three areas: Yongding Tulou, Nanjing Tulou and Hua'an Tulou. Among them, Yongding Tulou is the most famous for its quantity and quality. 【Yongding Tulou Hongkeng Scenic Spot】 📍Address: Hongkeng Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding County, Longyan City, Fujian Province ⏰Time: 8:00-17:30 🎫Ticket: 90/person 🍃【Transportation】 👉To 1️⃣Xiamen-Longyan🚄-Longyan Bus Station-Yongding Tulou🚌 2️⃣Xiamen Passenger Transport Center-Yongding Tulou🚌 ❣️Five times a day, the earliest at 6:40 and the latest at 7:50 👉Return 1️⃣Yongding Tulou-Xiamen Passenger Transport Center 🚌 ❣️Three times a day, the earliest at 12:30 and the latest at 14:45 2️⃣Yongding Tulou-Longyan Bus Station-Xiamen Passenger Transport Center ❣️If you miss the direct bus, there are buses from the Tulou scenic area to Yongding and Longyan bus stations, and there are more buses from Longyan to Xiamen, 20min/bus, friends who are leaving on the same day please pay attention to the bus time ❣️Friends who miss the time can hitch a ride on the roadside 🍃【Tour Route】 👉Fujian Tulou Ticket Office-Zhencheng Building-Rusheng Building-Fulu Building-Shize Building-Chengqi Building (Tulou King) 🍃【Architectural Features】 Yongding Tulou is divided into square buildings, round buildings and Wufeng buildings, there are hundreds of them, the most famous are the following: 🌈Zhencheng Building, according to the layout of the Eight Diagrams, is commonly known as the Eight Diagrams Building, known as the 'Prince of Tulou', also known as the 'most beautiful building in the East', it is the representative of Fujian Tulou. 🌈Rusheng Building is the smallest round Tulou among many Tulous, it is jokingly referred to by tourists as the 'miniature building'. 🌈Fuyu Building is the representative of Yongding Prefecture's style Tulou, one of the few Wufeng building styles, it is magnificent. 🌈Shize Building is a square Tulou, right next to Chengqi Building, the 2nd floor is very close to each other, forming a 'one-line sky' scenery. 🌈Chengqi Building, known as the King of Buildings, is the largest Tulou, 'four floors high, four circles of buildings, up and down four hundred rooms; circle within circle, circle within circle, after three hundred years of vicissitudes', it has the reputation of the King of Round Buildings. One of the main filming locations of Big Fish & Begonia. Ticket🎫: 50/person 🏠【Accommodation】 👉Chengqi Building, experience the local Hakka culture, you can also see the night view of Tulou at night. ‼️Tips‼️ ❣The bus in the Tulou scenic area is gone very early, stay for one night and leave the next day, the night view is also very beautiful. ❣️Zhencheng Building, Fulu Building, and Rusheng Building are all in Hongkeng Village, Shize Building and Chengqi Building are in Gaotou Township, 5 kilometers apart.isabeau_4456
The Fujian Yongding Tulou gives one the urge to move right in!🚗Transportation Yongding Tulou is quite far from the train station, so driving there is recommended 🚘 👉Yongding Tulou is divided into two scenic areas, the King Tulou Scenic Area and the Prince Tulou Scenic Area. If you're short on time, the King Tulou Scenic Area is highly recommended. 👉King Tulou Scenic Area Qiaofu Building Built in 1962, it is the youngest tulou and also the only one that visitors can enter and explore. Chengqi Building The most famous tulou, built during the Kangxi period, is characterized by its layers of interconnected rooms forming a complete tulou. A must-visit! Shize Building A rectangular tulou, built during the Jiaqing period. 👉Prince Tulou Scenic Area Zhencheng Building The most elegant tulou, with a decoration style that is sure to catch your eye.SAWYER VALDEZ
3-day self-driving tour in Longyan! Nanny-level guide, collect it quickly!!||||||.3-day self-driving tour in Longyan! Nanny-level guide, collect it quickly!!|||Zhuhai-Longyan self-driving tour🚗, 700 kilometers. 🟢Attractions ✔️Ancient city - Baxi Hall, Doctor's House, Jichuan Gate & Ancient City Wall, Wolong Academy (🎫Understand Hakka culture, climb the city gate, Tingzhou Academy) ✔️Ancient city - Tianhou Palace, Baoen Temple, Yunxiang Pavilion, Confucius Temple (🆓You can go in and take a look along the way, they are all on the way) ✔️Diantou Street (A street with many snacks and souvenirs, you can eat and stroll) ✔️Taiping Bridge (The bridge connecting Shuidong Street and the ancient city, you can see the scenery on both sides here) ✔️Shuidong Street (A characteristic cultural street, old houses are renovated, mostly restaurants) ✔️Dingwuling (A Hakka mountain village with a history of 800 years, no mosquitoes, no cement original village) ✔️Tulouwang Scenic Area (Staying in Qiaofu Building is suitable for taking pictures, the neighboring Tulouwang Chengqi Building can be entered for photography after 20:30, it costs 💰5/person to go upstairs. You must go in and see Tulouwang, it is 4 stories high, there are several floors inside, we haven't figured it out yet) ✔️Tulouwangzi Scenic Area (The scenic area is very large, with many earth buildings. Zhencheng Building, Jingyang Building, Ruseng Building, Kuiju Building, it takes a few hours to stroll. Parking 🅿️10 once.) 🔴Food ✔️Yiting Courtyard (A Hakka dish with a better environment, Hetian chicken, taro dumplings, the taste is average) ✔️Happy Snacks (A breakfast shop with many people, boiled beef, soaked pig kidneys, mixed powder) ✔️Yipin Fresh Rice Noodle Shop (A small shop in the ancient city, I personally feel that the taste is good and not expensive, taro dumplings, Fuding meat slices are good) ✔️Zhu Youcai (Hetian chicken hot pot, the taste is quite good) ✔️Sanxiu Restaurant (A restaurant in Dingwuling, many, many people, the taste is average, but there are only two restaurants in the scenic area) ✔️Zhou Mapo (In the Yongding urban area, the location is better, delicious and not expensive) 🟣Coffee drinks ✔️Xiaobei Coffee (A good coffee in Changting Ancient City, too many people have no place to drink, next time) ✔️Tea Mountain School (Fujian native (tea color pleasing), quite good drink, just beside Taiping Bridge, you can see the river view) ✔️Touch Fish Coffee (A coffee shop in Dingwuling, it's good to have a coffee shop in the mountain village scenic area) ✔️Pot see (Drink pot see in Fujian, city glass cup is good, remember 3 sugar)WilliamWright567}
"Big Fish Begonia" Shooting Location: Exploring Fujian TulouFujian Tulou is numerous, among which the more famous ones are Yongding Tulou in Longyan (Gaobei Tulou and Hongkeng Tulou) and Nanjing Tulou (Yunshuiyao Tulou and Tianluokeng Tulou). Because there is a certain distance between each characteristic Tulou and the surrounding transportation is not convenient, it is recommended to drive there. If you arrive by bullet train/high-speed rail/bus, you need to transfer to a bus or taxi to the Tulou area. 1. King of Round Buildings—Yongding Gaobei Tulou Chengqi Building 【Attraction Distribution】Chengqi Building, Qiaofu Building, Shize Building, Wuyun Building 【Recommended Play Time】3 hours 【Ticket Price】48 yuan 【Note】If you want to go upstairs to take pictures and check in, you need to spend 10-20 yuan, led by the villagers where you live. Fujian Tulou is an important shooting location for "Big Fish Begonia", among which the Chengqi Building known as Fujian Tulou is the home of the female protagonist Chun. This Tulou has a peculiar shape, a huge scale, and each floor is a circular corridor, which is very convenient for each other. The whole building is built with wood, all relying on the connection of the falcon's head, you can't see a screw, the whole building is divided into 72 independent units, without interference, it can be said to be a beautiful work of ancient architecture Fuyu Building. 2. Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Tulou 【Attraction Distribution】Rusheng Building, Kuiju Building, Fuyu Building 【Recommended Play Time】1.5-2 hours There are more than 100 various Tulous in Hongkeng Village today, each with its own characteristics. Centered on the "Prince of Tulou" Zhencheng Building, the Hongkeng Tulou group has gathered famous attractions such as Rusheng Building, the residence of the witch in "Big Fish Begonia", Kuiju Building, the small Potala Palace, and Fuyu Building, the Wufeng-style Tulou, etc. 3. Nanjing Yunshuiyao Tulou Fujian Tulou (Nanjing) Scenic Area 【Attraction Distribution】Hegui Building, Huaiyuan Building, Yunshuiyao 【Recommended Play Time】1.5-2 hours Nanjing Yunshuiyao Tulou representative buildings include Hegui Building, Huaiyuan Building, Yunshuiyao. "Yunshuiyao", "Big Fish Begonia", "Where Dad Goes 3" shooting location, beautiful scenery, relatively famous, so it is also a scenic spot with more tourists. Inside are cobblestone roads, and you can climb the building to overlook the beautiful scenery for a fee. Hegui Building is a landmark building of Nanjing Tulou, built in 1732. Huaiyuan Building is about 800 meters away from Hegui Building, and the architectural craftsmanship is exquisite. The thousand-year-old banyan tree group in Yunshuiyao is its most distinctive business card. 4. Four dishes and one soup—Nanjing Tianluokeng Tulou Tianluokeng Tulou Group 【Attraction Distribution】Tianluokeng, Yuchang Building, Taxia Village 【Recommended Play Time】1.5-2 hours Nanjing Tulou Tianluokeng is a classic image of Fujian Tulou, with four round buildings surrounding a square building, which is jokingly called "four dishes and one soup". The Tianluokeng Tulou Group was built according to the order of "gold, wood, water, fire, and earth" in the five elements, and because of its unique architectural form combination, it was called a "world architectural wonder" by Luo Zhenwen, the leader of the Chinese ancient architectural protection expert group. 5. Recommended food in Yongding Tulou 1) Yongding Tofu: Yongding Tofu is one of the local specialty foods, with a delicious taste and various methods. Among them, Yongding City has a unique tofu feast. 2) Hakka cuisine: Hakka cuisine has a unique taste, including taro wraps, beef balls, traditional handmade noodles.NomadSoul
Success upon heeding advice! The real-life version of 'Big Fish & Begonia' is too shocking! It's worth the tripYongding Tulou, made of mud and glutinous rice board for walls, is exquisite and sturdy, a fortress in chaotic times. The Tulou is centered around a clan ancestral hall, either round or square, with circles within circles, and the beauty of science and art is displayed between the square and the round. To this day, people still live in the Tulou, the same clan, the same bloodline, the same family, generations living together, helping each other, and a small world that shelters from the wind and rain has been formed. Chengqi Building is the most famous one, known as the 'King of Tulou', and became popular because of the national animation 'Big Fish & Begonia'. Qiaofu Building is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, and has produced 11 PhDs, including a female medical doctor. The famous 'Four Dishes and One Soup' of Tianluokeng Tulou is extremely spectacular! 📍Address: Hongkeng Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding District, Longyan City 🎫Ticket: 50/person 🚄Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car or carpool for better cost performance 🚗Self-driving route: Hotel-Yongding Tulou Prince-Tulou King-Tianluokeng 'Four Dishes and One Soup'-Yunshuiyao-Return trip These Tulous are the crystallization of human wisdom, each with its unique story and historical background. Come to the comment section to share your views!PassportAddict_99
Exquisite architectureI've wanted to visit the Yongding Tulou in Fujian for a long time, and I'm really shocked to be here today. Today, I first visited the Chengqi Building and Qiaofu Building in the Yongding Tulou King Scenic Area, and experienced the earth buildings built by our ancestors, which can resist foreign invasions and maintain good relationships among neighbors. It's indeed a great architectural masterpiece. Although it's not the peak tourist season now, there are still many tourists. The weather is beautiful, and I can take great photos.TastyTreatsTantalizer
A Hakka Tulou Museum without a gate.In Fujian, I finally saw the scenes from 'Big Fish & Begonia.' When I was young, no one ever told me how to walk the path of adulthood, so I loved to seek traces of life during my travels. Maybe my life's photos are not just of people, but more of those unforgettable sceneries at first glance. I remember the weather that day, sometimes stormy, sometimes sunny. On the uphill road, a cute little yellow dog was guiding us. As we approached the Tulou, the first sight was not only shocking but also moving. I finally saw the scenes I loved from the anime, and finally came to the place where the admired creator, who has passed away, filmed and created. My wish in my heart was fulfilled. We went to Yongding Tulou. It's best to book tickets a day in advance for discounts. There is a viewing area that requires a short hike, so it's best to wear non-slip athletic shoes. At the top, you can see the four iconic round buildings of the 'Chuxi Tulou Cluster.' Moreover, Yongding Tulou is divided into three main types: Wufeng Lou, square buildings, and round buildings. Inside the Tulou, it feels very comfortable. The structure of Yongding Tulou better reflects the Hakka people's lifestyle of living together in the same building and their spirit of unity. In short, it's very suitable for a short holiday trip for special forces!當地嚮導蘇聰英
How to Choose Fujian Tulou? (Complete Guide Included)Fujian Tulou counts more than 10,000 buildings, and before I went there, I was a bit confused about how to choose and how to get there, plus there are so many names of Tulou, and I always felt something was missing from the posts online, so I organized my thoughts after coming back for your reference: 🏠Introduction to Tulou 1⃣️History: The people from the Central Plains built Tulou in the south to avoid wars. 2⃣️Shape: Tulou are not only round, they can be categorized into round, square, and Wufeng buildings (symmetrical left and right, lower in the front and higher in the back, with roofs shaped like flying birds, hence the name Wufeng). 3⃣️Structure: There are corridor-style enclosed buildings and unit-style enclosed buildings. Most of the key Tulou scenic areas we visit are corridor-style, meaning the middle parts are interconnected, while unit-style are not. 4⃣️Function: Vertically, each building houses one family, with the kitchen on the first floor, granary on the second, and living quarters above the third floor. The first and second floors have no windows to prevent thieves and wild animals from climbing in. 🎑Classification of Tulou Mainly divided into Nanjing, Yongding, and Hua'an, with most concentrated in the first two. - Nanjing: Yunshuiyao, Tianluokeng, Hekeng - Yongding: Gaobei, Hongkeng, Chuxi, Nanxi - Hua'an: Dadi (Specific key Tulou features, ticket prices, and routes are detailed in the image) ❓How to Choose Tulou Generally, you visit 2 scenic areas in one day, and most people don't care about the details. I suggest choosing one from the commercial scenic areas, as they are quite similar. - More commercial: Yunshuiyao, Tianluokeng, Gaobei, Hongkeng - More homestays: Yunshuiyao, Tianluokeng - Public transportation available: Yunshuiyao, Tianluokeng, Yongding Tulou King - Good for photography, fewer people: Chuxi The following are personal opinions, not guidance: - Classic route lovers: Tianluokeng + Gaobei (Tulou King) - Unique feature lovers: Tianluokeng + Hongkeng (Tulou Prince) - Water enthusiasts: Yunshuiyao - Photography and quietness lovers: Tianluokeng + Chuxi - Focused understanding: Tianluokeng or Gaobei/Hongkeng or Chuxi (choose one of three) 🪧A Few Additional Points 1. I think Tianluokeng is more interesting and cost-effective than Yunshuiyao, which is more frequented by tour groups, but it still depends on your purpose. If you just want to stroll around, it doesn't matter which you choose. 2. Just choosing any key Tulou will give you a general idea, as there are so many, they only differ in layout and features, that's all. 4. Apart from Chuxi Jiqing Building, you have to pay to go upstairs in other Tulous, be aware of free tea and free well visits. 5. Tulous are generally located on mountain roads, requiring walking, so it's recommended not to wear high heels. 🍜Eating and Accommodation Yunshuiyao and Tianluokeng both have well-equipped restaurants and homestays, while other Tulous have villagers who cook for themselves, suitable for individual travelers, and not every Tulou offers in-house hostels, most do not. 🚗How to Get There Departing from Zhangzhou Ancient City: 1. Join a tour group: One-day tour prices usually range from 300 to 700. 2. Chartered car: Tianluokeng + Yongding Tulou King 550, Tianluokeng + Chuxi 650 (excluding tickets) 3. Self-driving: Yongding and Nanjing are about 100 kilometers away from Zhangzhou, about a 1-hour drive one way. 4. Public transportation: Tianluokeng/Yunshuiyao/Hekeng have minibuses from Nanjing high-speed rail to the scenic area, and each scenic area is quite scattered, with no taxis available.Scarlett Hollister
Chuxi Ancient Building ClusterI have long wanted to visit the world-famous Fujian ancient buildings, and it is not an exaggeration to describe them as a cluster in Yongding. After reading many travel guides, I finally chose Chuxi Ancient Building, for two reasons. First, it is the most convenient to drive to, and you can also see the sporadic ancient buildings along the way. Second, Chuxi Ancient Building has preserved the most original appearance of the ancient buildings. The key to this trip is to make sure to go up the mountain to the viewing platform, where you can see the full view of the ancient building cluster. If you go early, you can also see the curling smoke from the houses. The Yongding Tulou Cluster nestles against the mountains and is lush with greenery, facing south and north, arranged in an orderly fashion. The tens of thousands of Hakka earthen buildings stand in the mountains and fields, coexisting with heaven and earth, and are a masterpiece of the Hakka people in promoting the Central Plains culture, truly deserving of the title 'World Heritage'.BRIELLE WILLIAMS
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The entrance to the scenic spot to the Tulou has to cross a commercial street. There are 4 Tulous, only 3 can be visited, and one is still under maintenance. However, Chengqi Building is still worth seeing, but it can only be on the first floor. It is said that it can be climbed after 8 pm.
The Chinese culture is vast and profound, the gems of architectural art can not be preserved, the design is unique and worth watching, the local residents are very simple, eat a lot of food, fruit is also very cheap, will go again in the future.
The history of the Tulou is more than 800 years. It is worth seeing. The weather is very good. The photos are magnificent. The folk customs are relatively simple. The food is great. I have the opportunity to see the Tulou in other places in the future.
The whole Tulou group played for about 3 hours. The Tulou is well preserved, in it, like the backflow of time, the cross beams and windows everywhere, simple and natural, the details are worth savoring slowly. There are many local specialties for sale in the scenic area, and the price is very reasonable. There are local handmade tobacco, various health teas, etc., as well as recorded souvenirs, juice tea drinks can be seen everywhere, and the price is fair.
❤️ Tulou is located in two areas, some of which are called Nanjing Tulou. It has the most Tulou group. You can watch the famous "four dishes and one soup". The other part is Yongding Tulou. It has the largest Tulou Wang Chengqi Building. It takes about 50 minutes between the two scenic spots. ❤️ We visited the Tulou Wang Scenic Area, which is composed of five Tulous, three rounds and two squares. When you get here, you can see seven points in three points. You can ask a tour guide in the service area. The official price is 80 yuan and you can have a knife. These tour guides are residents in the Tulou, so the official is similar to the wild guide. ❤️ The first building is the circular Qiaofu Building. Its designer is now in his 90s. The old man is basking in the sun and greets every tourist warmly. The owner of the building spent 90,000 yuan to build it in the 1960s, which was already a large family at that time. Next to the Qiaofu Building is the largest round earth building in the entire scenic area, and the earth building Wang Chengqi Building is also the most in Guinness. The tour guide we hired has four rooms in Chengqi Building for homestay use. You can book a room in Meituan to experience it. ❤️ On the other side of Chengqi Building is the square Shize Building. Between the two floors is called the first-line sky, which can be photographed. The earth building is built with wood and then poured in the adobe, so it is very strong. ❤️ Next to Shize Building is the same-styling Wuyun Building. It is currently under maintenance and cannot be seen. Visual inspection is similar to Shize Building. We went shopping for more than two hours on the three floors, plus went to the tour guide's house to taste tea and eat. It took a total of four and a half hours to end the trip. Nanjing Tulou has the opportunity to develop it again.
Very convenient, the waiter service industry is very warm and the experience is very good. When I entered the door, I also took the mobile phone to find the Ctrip code, found one, and the latter few people could not find it. When I was in a hurry, the waiter said that I would use my ID card directly and scan it. It really went into the park smoothly.
Traveling with friends in Qingming, Yongding Tulou is very fun, shocking, impressive, and worth a visit. It retains a very primitive and traditional Hakka house style, combines tradition with modern art organically, and there are many people living now.
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