Xiamen Trip Overview
Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou — large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries.46 Fujian Tulou sites including Chuxi tulou cluster, Tianluokeng tulou cluster, Hekeng tulou cluster, Gaobei tulou cluster, Dadi tulou cluster, Hongkeng tulou cluster, Yangxian lou, Huiyuan lou, Zhengfu lou and Hegui lou have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site,”as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment”. Today you will vist Tianluokeng tulou cluster and Dapinglou(a well-preserved authentic Tulou that houses more than 200 people who still keep their original lifestyle).
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Xiamen, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xiamen, Fujian, China
Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou — large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries.46 Fujian Tulou sites including Chuxi tulou cluster, Tianluokeng tulou cluster, Hekeng tulou cluster, Gaobei tulou cluster, Dadi tulou cluster, Hongkeng tulou cluster, Yangxian lou, Huiyuan lou, Zhengfu lou and Hegui lou have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site,”as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment”. Today you will vist Tianluokeng tulou cluster and Dapinglou(a well-preserved authentic Tulou that houses more than 200 people who still keep their original lifestyle).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village, Tianluokeng Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363600 China
Your professional private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Xiamen, and head up to the famous Tulou attraction directly (around 2-hour driving distance). Upon arrival the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, take a overview at the top of the mountain (view platform), The Castle, composed primarily of four round houses plus one rectangular earthen house, which is named 4 dishes and 1 soup. It is one of the most magnificent and well- preserved Hakka houses in the area where you will have a traditional Hakka lunch. After lunch, roam around the Tianluokeng Hakka cluster to have a look at day-to-day life in the area.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Yuchang Building, China, Fujian Sheng, Zhangzhou Shi, Nanjing Xian, 309省道
Then, take a 15-minute coach transfer to Xiaban Village, visit Yuchanglou, a leaning-structure Hakka house), then pass Taxia village, a beautiful village built along a stream.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ta’xia Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363608 China
Stroll through this water village, visit the Zhang clan ancestral hall, which is listed as a national-level key culture protected relic. Afterwards, continue your visit to Daping Lou, a well-preserved authentic Tulou that houses more than 200 people; the people here still keep their original lifestyle. After your tour is finished, your will be transferred back to your hotel in Xiamen.
Duration: 1 hour
