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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!
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Posted: May 2, 2024
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