Fujian Tulou

Introducing Fujian Tulou (from Fujian Provincial Tourism Information Center)
The Fujian Tulou is found chiefly in Yongding, Nanjing and Hua’an. It is praised as a magnificent architectural work of village houses in the world for its long history, unique style, smart structure and magnificent scale. There are round and square types of Fujian Tulou. The round ones (also known as “Round Stockade”) are the example of Fujian Tulou and they are mostly composed of two to three circles linking to one another from within.

Fujian Tulou is a well-protected fortress in storey shape for the self-defense of Hakka people against enemies. In addition to the queer tricks of defense against the enemies, it has the functions of quakeproof, fire prevention, guarding against wild animals and good ventilation & lighting. The fantastic and spectacular Fujian Tulou demonstrates the great creativity of the working people of ancient China, and it has attracted more and more overseas visitors. Fujian Tulou has fallen under the preparative list declared by China for “Directory of World Heritages”. The buildings of Zhengcheng, Chengqi, Yijing and Eryi are the typical representatives of Fujian Tulou.

Fujian Tulou Fast Facts
• Çince Adı: Fu Jian Tu Lou 福建土楼
• Ziyaret İçin En İyi Zaman: April to October
• Tavsiye Edilen Ziyaret Saatleri: 2 to 3 saat
• Yapılacak Şeyler: Fotoğrafçılık, Mimari, Kültür
• Çalışma Saatleri: 08:00-17:00
• Giriş Ücreti: CNY 90 for Tianluokeng Tulou; CNY40 for Hokeng Tulou; CNY 45 for Hongkeng Tulou; CNY 90 for Dadi Tulou
• Adres: Yongding County, Nanjing County and Hua’an County, Xiamen, Fujiang Province

What UNESCO says of Fujian Tulou
The Fujian Tulou are the most representative and best preserved examples of the tulou of the mountainous regions of south-eastern China. The large, teknik olarak gelişmiş ve dramatik toprak savunma yapıları, 13. ve 20. yüzyıllar arasında inşa edilmiş, verimli dağ vadilerindeki son derece hassas yerlerinde, zaman içinde devam eden bir yerleşim yanıtının olağanüstü bir yansımasıdır. Tulou, ve geniş kapsamlı belgeli arşivleri, ortaya çıkışı, yenilik, ve yedi yüzyıl boyunca olağanüstü bir toprak yapı sanatı gelişimini yansıtır. Özenle bölümlere ayrılmış iç mekanlar, bazıları son derece süslenmiş yüzeylere sahip olup, hem topluluklarının fiziksel hem de manevi ihtiyaçlarını karşılamış ve uzak ve potansiyel olarak düşmanca bir ortamda gelişmiş sofistike bir toplumu olağanüstü bir şekilde yansıtmaktadır. The relationship of the massive buildings to their landscape embodies both Feng Shui principles and ideas of landscape beauty and harmony.

How to get to Fujian Tulou
• Take a bus from Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station or Xinglin Bus Station to Yongding Tulou directly (3-4 saat).
• Take a bus from Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station to Shuyang Town (3-4 saat).Then walk to Tianluokeng Tulou.
• Take a bus from Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station to Hua’an County (2 saat). Then take a taxi to Hua’an Tulou.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Xiamen to Fujian Tulou.

Additional travel advice on Fujian Tulou
• Please wear comfortable working shoes.
• Prepare mosquito repellent or long-sleeved clothes to prevent mosquito bites.