Tulou sites

The Tulou area in Fujian, specifically in the Nanjing County, is famous for its unique Tulou buildings, which are traditional communal residences in the mountainous areas of Fujian, China. These structures are circular or rectangular fortified earthen buildings, primarily inhabited by the Hakka people and other Chinese ethnic groups. The Tulou buildings are renowned for their ingenious design, which combines living quarters, storage, and defense functions.
The Tianluokeng Tulou cluster is one of the most iconic and well-known Tulou groups in the region. It consists of five earthen buildings arranged in a quincunx pattern, with four round buildings surrounding a central square structure: Zhenchang 振昌楼, Hechang 和昌楼, Ruiyun 瑞云楼 and Wenchang 文昌楼 (all round buildings) and Buyun 步云楼, a square building.
In the Yuchang village, not far from Tianluokeng, there is another tulou building.
The Taxia village (Taxiacun) is a picturesque Hakka village is located along a river in a valley in Shuyang Town.
The Hongkeng Tulou cluster, also known as the "Hakka Earth Building World," is another significant group of Tulou buildings located in the Hukeng Town of Yongding County, Fujian. This cluster includes the Zhenchenglou 振成楼 tulou, which contains another circular building inside.
A total of 46 Fujian tulou sites were inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
How to get to Tulou area
It's possible to book a tour starting in Xiamen. Another option is to take a train from Xiamen to Nanjing and from there charter a Didi car for the day.