[2025 Longyan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiqing Earth Building (Updated May)

[Intro]✌️ Hello everyone! Today, I'm taking you to explore a unique landmark in Fujian—the Tulou! This historic cluster of buildings is sure to leave a lasting impression. [Destination Overview]✈️ The Fujian Tulou, located in the Yongding District of Fujian, are renowned worldwide for their unique architectural style and rich cultural heritage. Constructed from earth, stone, and wood, they showcase an ancient art of living. [Main Attractions]🌅 Start your journey at Zhencheng Lou, a representative structure within the Tulou cluster. Then, head to Jiqing Lou and other Tulou buildings to admire their magnificent presence. Consider wearing traditional local attire for a truly immersive, time-traveling experience. [Food Recommendations]🥯 Within the Tulou scenic area, you can savor authentic Fujian snacks like Satay Noodles and Zhajiangmian (fried sauce noodles). Also, don't miss out on the local farmhouse dishes, such as free-range chicken and duck. [Travel Tips]✈️🛝 Autumn and spring are the ideal seasons to visit, offering pleasant weather and stunning scenery. To gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Tulou, consider joining a local guided tour. ❤️❤️[Outro] The Fujian Tulou, each building carrying a wealth of history and culture, awaits your arrival. Here, you can immerse yourself in an ancient cultural atmosphere and savor authentic local cuisine. Embark on your exploration now!🎉🎉 ❤️❤️[Music] Upbeat music as background music to enhance the video's appeal. I hope this Fujian Tulou travel guide is helpful. Have a wonderful trip!🎉🎉

When you think of tulou, you think of "Big Fish & Begonia." I did a lot of research and they were all similar, so I chose Chuxi Tulou, which is more primitive and less crowded. 🩷First, I recommend going to the observation deck, as it requires more physical strength. You need to climb 542m up the mountain, and it takes about 7–8 minutes to walk slowly. 🩷The observation deck is a great place to take photos, with a great view! You can stick your phone out of the railing for a great shot, just be careful not to drop it. 🩷After viewing, you can admire the tulou up close. You can see a small stream and listen to the sound of the water, which is very relaxing. 🩷Ji Qing Lou requires a second ticket check. There are three floors in total. If you want to listen to the explanation, you can ask the villagers to show you around. If you have time after visiting the tulou, you can come to Xiayang to try some local delicacies: Yongding beef balls, taro buns, and stone flowers are all good and affordable! It's only about a 30-minute drive. Photo tips: Remember to bring sunglasses for great photos! Brighten your view and start your visual journey. You don't need to worry about facial expressions if the sun is too bright. 📷 🚘Self-driving or chartering a car is recommended for convenience. 🎫CNY 65 ticket ⏰2 hours

Tourist Attraction Introduction The oldest and the youngest of the Fujian World Heritage Tulous are both located in Chuxi. Chuxi has a total of 36 Tulous, among which Jiqinglou, Yuqinglou, Gengqinglou, Shengqinglou, Huaqinglou, Xiqinglou, Fuqinglou, Gongqinglou, Fanqinglou, and Shanqinglou are the ten included in the World Heritage list. The types of Tulous here include rectangular, square, circular, hexagonal, etc. The word 'Qing' in the middle of their names signifies prosperity and good fortune in everything. If you have seen the movies 'The Knot' or 'Big Fish & Begonia', you must be familiar with the Fujian Tulous, with their enclosed houses, yellow walls, and black tiles. Climbing high to look into the distance, the centuries of vicissitudes seem to be right before your eyes. There are more than 20,000 Yongding Tulous, rich in history, quantity, scale, and cultural content. 📍Detailed Address: The scenic area is located in Xiayang Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province, at the border between Fujian and Guangdong. 🚉Travel Tips: The scenic area is relatively remote, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car. ⌚️Touring Time: 3-4h 🎫Ticket: 65r, half price for children and the elderly 📷Photo Check-in ① Jiqinglou: The oldest existing round Tulou in Yongding with the most unique structure. It is uninhabited and open for visitors as an exhibition hall of Tulous. It is well maintained and protected, with clean and tidy big red lanterns, free of various traces of daily life, making it very photogenic. More importantly, you can go upstairs freely!! It's perfect for taking pictures~ ② Village Creek: The creek water is clear, and when the weather is good, the reflection of the Tulou in the water is absolutely stunning. ③ Songlian Pavilion Viewing Platform: Located on a small hill opposite the Tulou cluster, it offers a panoramic view of the Tulous. The hill is not high, and you can quickly climb to the top. 📝Note tips: Apart from Jiqinglou, other Tulous are inhabited, and some have signs indicating that visiting is not allowed.

You must go to Fujian Tulou~ Bringing animation into reality · I have been to the crowded Yunshuiyao and Tianluokeng in Nanjing. In comparison, I prefer the Yongding Chuxi Tulou Group, which has few tourists. Maybe it's not as famous as Nanjing But the advantage here is that there are few people and no excessive commercialization Surrounded by mountains, there is a stream at the entrance of the village, simple and natural You can calm down and feel the stunning beauty of the World Heritage Tulou The tour experience is really great - 【Fujian Tulou·Longyan Yongding District·Chuxi Tulou Ancient Village】 🚗Transportation: The scenic spot is relatively remote, it is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car, about 1 hour drive from Nanjing 🔖Visit time: 3-4 hours 🎫Tickets: 65r, half price for children and seniors · 📸Recommended photo-taking spots ① Jiqing Tower: The oldest and most unique round earthen building in Yongding. It is uninhabited and is open to the public as an exhibition hall of earthen buildings. It is well maintained and well preserved, with clean and tidy big red lanterns and no traces of various daily sundries. It is very photogenic no matter how you take pictures. More importantly, you can go upstairs at will here. ️It’s perfect for taking photos~ ② The stream at the entrance of the village: The water is clear, and when the weather is good, the reflection of the earthen buildings in the water is amazing ③ Songlian Pavilion Observation Deck: On the hill opposite the Tulou complex, you can overlook the Tulou panorama. The hill is not high and you can quickly climb to the top. · Attractions ◎ The oldest and youngest earth buildings in Fujian are both in Chuxi ◎ There are 36 earth buildings in Chuxi, and ten of them are listed as World Heritage Sites: Jiqing Building, Yuqing Building, Gengqing Building, Shengqing Building, Huaqing Building, Xiqing Building, Fuqing Building, Gongqing Building, Fanqing Building, and Shanqing Building. ◎ The earthen buildings here are rectangular, square, circular, hexagonal, etc. The word "qing" (celebration) is placed in the middle of the building name to indicate prosperity and good luck. Kind tips Except for Jiqing Building, other earth buildings are inhabited. Some earth buildings have notices that visitors are not allowed. Please visit in a civilized manner.

| A perfect fusion of tradition and nature. 🌟Fujian Tulou, these giant rammed earth buildings scattered in the mountains are like mysterious planets on the earth. They are not only the home of the Hakka people, but also a treasure of Chinese traditional culture. 🔍Circular, square, polygonal, the various shapes of earthen buildings seem to be telling the wisdom of the ancients. They are not only residences, but also defensive fortresses, where natural disasters and foreign invasions are completely ineffective. The Tulou has witnessed the unity and mutual assistance of the Hakka people and carries the memories of countless generations. 🌸In the embrace of the earthen buildings, the Hakka people maintain their traditional customs. Weddings, sacrifices, festival celebrations, every event is a cultural inheritance, and every gathering is the cohesion of the community. 🏞️The site selection of Tulou emphasizes harmonious coexistence with nature. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, with no floods for a hundred years, such a place is not only an ideal place to live, but also a perfect practice of Feng Shui. 🎨When designing a Tulou, one must not only consider the actual living needs, but also take Feng Shui into consideration. Circle, square, polygon, each shape is an interpretation of the concept of "the sky is round and the earth is square". 📐Material preparation is an important part of earth building construction. Stone, sand, clay, lime, fir, pine, bamboo, each material must be carefully selected, not only to comply with the principles of feng shui, but also to ensure the stability of the building. 🗓️Timing is the key to building earthen buildings. Inviting a Feng Shui master to divine and choose an auspicious day to avoid the rainy season and carry out tamping wall construction in the second half of the year all require precise timing. 🔨The construction of earthen buildings is an art and a technology. Laying the foundation, erecting pillars, building walls and laying tiles, each link has its own special requirements. The Hakka people used fir piles, layers of stones and ash soil to ensure the solidity of the earthen buildings. 🌈Roofing and decoration are the finishing touches of earth building construction. High-quality wood and bricks, sophisticated waterproofing and drainage, every detail demonstrates the ingenuity of the Hakka people. 💫Fujian Tulou, each one is not only a building, but also a piece of history and a cultural transmission. Walking into the earthen building, it seems as if you can travel through time and space and feel the simple yet lively atmosphere of life.