Fujian Tulou Travel Guide

Fujian Tulou, known as the "architectural wonder of the world", is a unique form of residential architecture in southern China. Here, you can enjoy not only the rich history and culture, but also the beautiful natural scenery. The following is a detailed travel guide to help you plan your trip. 1. Nanjing Tulou Cluster Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: Known as "Four Dishes and One Soup", it includes Buyun Building, Hechang Building, Ruiyun Building, Zhenchang Building, Wenchang Building, etc. The Tulou here are built in the order of the five elements of "metal, wood, water, fire, and earth". From the viewing platform, the whole Tulou complex looks like "Four Dishes and One Soup" on the table. Yunshuiyao Tulou Cluster: Including Hegui Building, Huaiyuan Building, etc. Yunshuiyao Ancient Town is famous for the movie of the same name. The Tulou here, together with the millennium-old banyan tree cluster, ancient roads, streams, and other natural and cultural landscapes, make it an excellent place to experience the ancient charm of southern Fujian. Hekeng Tulou Cluster: Located in a remote area, it is planned and laid out according to the concept of "imitating the heaven and the earth". The 14 Tulou present a spectacle resembling the Big Dipper on the ground. The double-ring round Tulou "Yuchang Building" and the stilted building "Yongqing Building" are the most famous. 2. Yongding Tulou Cluster Chuxi Tulou Cluster: Less commercialized and located in a remote area. It consists of five round buildings and dozens of square buildings. Among them, Jiqing Building was built in the 17th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1419) and is one of the oldest round Tulou in Fujian. Gaobei Tulou Cluster: Dozens of Tulou in the village are built along the mountains and rivers, with different heights. Chengqi Building is the representative, with four floors and four circles inside. Its complex structure has earned it the name "King of Tulou". 3. Tips Transportation: It is recommended to take a tourist bus from Nanjing Station to Nanjing Tulou, with a ticket price of about CNY 13. It is more convenient to drive from Zhangzhou, especially for self-driving tourists. Tickets: The ticket price for Nanjing Tulou Cluster is CNY 90 per person. It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid queuing. Clothing: As the Tulou area is mostly mountainous, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and carry mosquito repellent spray. Food: Local delicacies such as Golden Thread Lotus Stewed Duck Soup, Steamed Fish, and Salted Creek Shrimp are worth trying. With the above guide, we hope you can find your own beautiful memories in Fujian Tulou!