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Fujian Earth Building (Tulou)-Eryilou
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 Eryi Tulou:built in 1770, is called the King of the preserved 1,000 Tulou. With a plane diameter of 73.4 metres, Eryilou houses 192 rooms in 12 units on its four floors and a 600 square metres yard inside. Its name Eryilou comes from a Chinese ancient poem anthology, implying the building suitable to hills and water, suitable to homes and houses, suitable to inside and outside. The 268-year-old Eryilou survived a three-month siege in 1934, and mortars only knocked some clods off. |
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We recommend in Fujian Earth Building area and Surrounds
◎ Hongkeng Tulou, located in Hukeng town, is the most concentrated of all earthen house clusters. Some of the house designs are unique, including the Zhenchenglou, Fuyulu (“Five-Phoenix House”) Kuijulou, and Rushenglou.
◎ Chengqilou, “the King of Tulou” is The biggest tulou in Yongding County following a very classical design with a large central hall.
◎Tianluokeng Tulou, located in Shangban Village, Shuyang Town, composed primarily of four round and one rectangular earthen houses.
Transfer
Most of Fujian Earth Buildings are scattered around the mountain area between Yongding County and Nanjing County. The best way to visit the area is to hire a local vehicle.
There is long-distance bus from Xiamen to Yongding or Hongken and it takes about 2 and 3 hours respectively. You can also take train from Guangzhou or Xiamen to Yongding. Both train leave in late afternoon and arrive in Yongding at midnight.
We provide car hire with English-speaking guide to the area. Please contact us for detail.
Day Tours in Private Car
Nanjing Fujian Earth Building (Tulou) One Day Tours (Ex Xiamen)
Hongken Fujian Earth Building (Tulou) One Day Tours (Ex Xiamen)
Mini Tours
Fujian Earth Building 2-Day Tours (Ex Xiamen) |
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