[2025 Longyan Attraction] Travel Guide for Hakka Tulou (Updated Jul)

#postandearn 📍 Fujian Tulou, Nanjing & Yongding Counties, Fujian Province, Southeastern China — scattered across the mountains southwest of Fuzhou Fujian Tulou are ancient earthen fortresses unlike anything else in the world — round or square, massive yet humble, built by Hakka and Minnan people as shared family homes and protective sanctuaries. These structures, some over 700 years old, rise from rice fields and misty hills like grounded moons. Inside the thick, clay-packed walls, life continues as it did centuries ago — communal kitchens, ancestral shrines, and generations under one roof. Walking into a tulou is like stepping into a living time capsule — silent, earthy, and deeply human. 🧭 Tips for Visitors: • Visit Chengqi Lou or Tianluokeng Cluster — two of the most iconic examples • Stay overnight in a tulou guesthouse to feel the heartbeat of daily life • Ideal for cultural travelers, photographers, and seekers of ancient wisdom • Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for exploring the hills • Learn a few phrases of Hakka if you can — it adds warmth to every encounter #FujianTulou #HakkaHeritage #EarthHouseChina #AncientChina #LivingHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #ChinaHiddenGems #SlowTravelAsia#familytrip #historicallandmarks #travel #历史古迹 #trip

I came to Tingzhou during the May Day holiday and stayed at the Crown Hotel. Let me share my thoughts in detail! As you step into the hotel lobby, you will see three thousand crystal scale lamps hanging from the 18-meter-high dome, and the flowing light and shadow are like the waves of the Ting River pouring down. The texture of the ground echoes the rammed earth of the ancient city wall. The giant lacquer painting "Hakka Migration Map" uses gold foil to outline the mountains and rivers. Each stroke was made by a master of intangible cultural heritage for more than a month. This luxurious landmark, which took three years to build, combines the grandeur of the Central Plains palace and the warmth of the Hakka earthen buildings into Changting's unique "gilded aesthetics". ✨Hotel Rooms: Contemporary Deconstruction of Oriental Elegance The hotel rooms are designed with "one room, one view" as the design principle, and the details show luxury and craftsmanship: ▸ The wall is covered with hand-beaten tin foil wall cloth, with a dark pattern of the map of Tingzhou Prefecture in the Song Dynasty, which feels like flowing moonlight; ▸ On the imported King Koil mattress, the 60-count silk and linen blended bedding has a pearly luster, and the bed back is inlaid with Hakka silver engravings. When the night light is on, it looks like stars falling on the carved silver ornaments; Tale of Two Cities | All-you-can-eat Hakka feast 🌅Buffet breakfast: 100 ways to wake up the ancient city Under the 10-meter-high glass dome, use your taste buds to travel through time and space: ▸ Freshly boiled pork kidney soup: The authentic master chef is in charge of the open counter. The pork kidney slices are translucent like cicada wings, and they are cooked in three seconds in boiling soup. It is served with ginger slices brewed with Tingzhou rice wine, which is the wisdom of Hakka people to resist the morning cold; ▸ The Duji Pancake Revolution: A bamboo dustpan filled with freshly ground rice paste, wrapped with fresh bamboo shoots and pork from Kawada, and served with six secret sauces from the dipping station; 🌙Midnight Canteen: Moonlight Dinner in the Ancient City As the lanterns on the street gradually go out, the hotel's self-service midnight snack turns into a study room for late-night scholars: ▸ Freshness from night catch in Tingjiang: the golden skin jelly of white-cut river frogs trembles in the ice mist, freshly-cut Tingxi snails are served with Hakka old wine, and even the taro dumplings are wrapped in moonlight-colored kudzu root powder skin; Five-minute cultural circle | Open the window and you will see a thousand-year epic The hotel's location is cleverly chosen - it only takes a song's time to walk to Jichuan Gate, yet it cleverly avoids the hustle and bustle of tourists. 📍Landscape coordinates: No. 51-8, Changting Ring Road (5 minutes walk from Jichuan Gate, 40 minutes drive from Guanzhi Mountain) Here, smart curtains are the transition key of time and space, and your stomach and dreams will eventually become collectors of the memories of the ancient city🌿

Complete Fujian Tulou Travel Guide ✨ Fujian Tulou, a World Cultural Heritage site, is renowned for its unique architectural style and profound historical and cultural heritage, making it an extremely charming tourist destination. Here is a carefully compiled and comprehensive travel guide to help you easily explore Fujian Tulou! Pre-trip Preparations 🎒 - Documents: Be sure to bring your ID card! If you have special documents such as a student ID, senior citizen card, teacher ID, or military officer ID, bring them along as well to enjoy corresponding discounts when purchasing tickets 💰, helping you save money. - Clothing: The local climate is changeable, so pack light and breathable summer clothes 👚 for comfortable daytime activities. Also, bring a light jacket, as the temperature difference between day and night in the mountains is large, to prevent catching a cold in the evening. - Daily Necessities: Don't forget toiletries, skincare products, sunscreen, sunglasses 🕶, a hat, and an umbrella 🌂. Sunscreen can help you resist ultraviolet rays, sunglasses and hats are both fashionable and sun-shading, and an umbrella can cope with possible rainfall. - Medications: Prepare common medicines such as gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, and antipyretic medicine 💊. It is inevitable that you may feel unwell during the trip, so preparing in advance can be a safeguard. - Other: A fully charged camera 📷 and a large-capacity power bank to record the beautiful moments of your journey and avoid the camera or mobile phone running out of power at critical moments. In addition, bring some cash, although mobile payment is available in most places, just in case. Transportation Guide 🚗 - External Transportation: - Plane: You can first arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport or Longyan Guanzhishan Airport, and then transfer to a car to the Tulou Scenic Area. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport has many routes and convenient transportation. After arriving, you can take a special bus to Tulou from the airport's passenger station. Longyan Guanzhishan Airport is relatively close to the Tulou Scenic Area, and there are also various transportation options to get there after getting off the plane. - High-speed Rail: Arrive at Nanjing Station or Longyan Station, and there are special buses 🚌 to Tulou after exiting the station. The special bus will generally take you directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, which is very convenient. You can also choose to take a taxi from the high-speed rail station, although the cost is slightly higher, it is faster and more comfortable. - Internal Transportation: There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area, which are convenient and can easily take you through various attractions. You can also listen to the tour guide on the bus to explain the knowledge of the attractions; you can also choose to charter a car, which is more free and flexible, and you can stop at any time in places you are interested in. It is suitable for tourists who have plenty of time and like in-depth tours. Attraction Check-in 🏞 - Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (Four Dishes and One Soup): A must-go! It is composed of a square building, three round buildings, and an oval building. Overlooking from the viewing platform, the shape is unique and super shocking 📸. These tulou buildings are scattered and well-arranged, and look like a beautiful picture from any angle, especially in the early morning or evening, when the sun shines on the tulou buildings, the golden light and shadow effects are magnificent. - Yuchang Building (Leaning Building): The pillars in the building are tilted, but they have stood for hundreds of years without falling, which is very magical 🧐. The living atmosphere in the building is strong, and you can also see the traditional lifestyle of the residents, as if you have traveled back to the past. - Chengqi Building: It is large in scale and is known as the "King of Tulou". The building is like a small society, which is very lively 🎉. Many Hakka people live here. Walking into it, you can feel the strong family atmosphere. You can also visit the folk exhibition in the building to learn about the broad and profound Hakka culture. - Huaiyuan Building: The architectural craftsmanship is exquisite. The wood carvings, murals and other decorations in the building are very elegant, reflecting the wisdom and aesthetics of the Hakka people everywhere. It is an outstanding representative of Tulou architectural art. Walking in it is like being in a palace of art, and you can deeply feel the blending of history and culture. Food Recommendations 🍜 - Hakka Tulou Beef Balls: Q bombs are chewy, the soup is rich, and it bursts with juice in one bite. Fresh beef is repeatedly hammered to create a unique taste, and paired with delicious soup, it is unforgettable. - Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens: It is fat but not greasy. The salty aroma of preserved mustard greens is perfectly integrated with the pork belly, which is super delicious 🍚. This dish is a traditional Hakka dish. After unique cooking techniques, the greasiness of the pork belly is absorbed by the preserved mustard greens, and the aroma of the preserved mustard greens penetrates into the meat. Every bite is intoxicating. - Bamboo Rice: The fragrance of bamboo is integrated into the rice, which is soft, glutinous and sweet, which is great. You can taste it in local restaurants. When you peel off the bamboo tube, the steaming rice exudes the fragrance of bamboo, which makes people appetite. - Taro Buns: The skin is made of taro puree and sweet potato flour, and the filling is usually mushrooms, minced meat, etc. It tastes soft and glutinous, and the taste is delicious. It is a very distinctive Hakka snack that you must try. Take a bite, and the rich filling spreads in your mouth, full of satisfaction. Accommodation Suggestions 🏠 - Tulou Homestay: Highly recommended! You can experience Tulou life in depth, and you can also enjoy the night view of Tulou at night 🌙. Living in Tulou, next to local residents, you can feel their lifestyle up close and learn about Tulou culture. Many homestays also offer local specialties, allowing you to enjoy your food. - Scenic Area Hotel: Fully equipped, with attentive service and convenient travel. The hotel environment is relatively comfortable and has complete supporting facilities, suitable for tourists who have high requirements for accommodation quality. Moreover, it is generally close to scenic spots, making it convenient to visit at any time. Precautions ⚠️ - Check the weather in advance and prepare suitable clothes and rain gear. The weather in the mountains is changeable, so be prepared. - Respect local customs, especially when visiting Tulou residents' homes. Do not touch residents' items at will and be polite. - The light inside some Tulou buildings is dim. Pay attention to your feet and avoid falling or bumping when visiting. - There are many tourists in the scenic area. Take care of your personal belongings, especially in crowded places.

#chinaattractions Not Fujian! The 400 - year - old Guangdong Tulou, Hua'e Building, is a wonder. Built in 1608 (36th year of Ming Dynasty's Wanli reign), it's withstood centuries of elements. Located in Meizhou, Guangdong, backed by Tiger - shaped Mountain and facing Meitan River, it covers 2300 sqm with a 2286 - sqm construction area. It's the largest, most exquisitely designed and well - preserved ancient house among Guangdong earthen - walled houses. This civil - structure round building has three rings with 210 rooms in total. Each ring is connected, looking like a peeled orange, practical and beautiful. Its name from "Book of Songs" symbolizes neighborly love, reflecting Hakka values. It's a cultural and architectural gem. You can explore Hakka culture and ancient wisdom here. 🎏 Address: Lianfeng Village, Dadong Town, Dapu County, Meizhou 📍 Navigation: Meizhou Huazi Building 🔴 Note: There's a 5 - km mountain road after getting off the highway, some parts are steep. Easy to get stuck in traffic during holidays. 🎯 The building is under renovation. Exterior scaffolding is up and interior work has started, but you can still visit and walk the 2nd - floor circular corridor. Better to take photos after the repair. #travel #trip #localguides #localguides #historicallandmarks #familytrip

🏞️In the green mountains and rivers of Fujian, there is a group of guardians of time - Tulou. They are like bright pearls, inlaid on the land of southern Fujian, telling stories of thousands of years. 🏰Walking into the Tulou is like traveling back to that simple era. The circular appearance symbolizes the ancient philosophy of the round sky and square earth; the solid stone foundation carries the laughter of generations of residents. 🎨Each Tulou is a beautiful work of art, and the mottled traces on the outer wall are the marks left by the years; the carved beams and painted buildings in the building tell the exquisite skills of the craftsmen. 👣Walking among the Tulou, there is a bluestone road under your feet, and the rustling sound of the breeze blowing over the eaves in your ears. Every brick and tile here exudes a strong historical atmosphere. 🌄At sunset, the Tulou is dyed with a golden brilliance. Standing on a high place and looking into the distance, the whole village is like a moving picture, which makes people linger.