Fujian Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Tianluokeng and Daping Lou
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).
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services in downtown Xiamen
- Professional private guide service
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket fees
- Entry/Admission - Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village
- Entry/Admission - Yuchang Building
- Entry/Admission - Ta'xia Village
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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, Fu Jian Sheng, Zhang Zhou Shi, Nan Jing Xian, 309省道H2RW+FR7 邮政编码: 363608
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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, Fu Jian Sheng, Zhang Zhou Shi, Nan Jing Xian, 309省道H2RW+FR7 邮政编码: 363608
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
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Near public transportation
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.