Private Tour

Private Day Tour Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster And Taxia Village From Xiamen

Overview

Available languages

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster — The Classic Cluster

Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou -- large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries. Tianluokeng tulou cluster, 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. Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster is a neat Olympic-rings-shaped group of five earthen buildings: one square building and four round buildings around it. Many travelers call it "four dishes and one soup".

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

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

Please wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Experienced tour guide

Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen

Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver

Admission tickets

Tips for the driver and tour guide;

Any services not mentioned;

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village

Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby 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) Tianluokeng hakka cluster, located in Shuyang Town. 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. After that, roam around the Tianluokeng Hakka cluster to have a look at day-to-day life in the area.

2 hours • Admission Included

Yuchang Building

Then, take a break and enjoy a delightful lunch at the local home-cooked restaurant among the beautiful tea garden. Refresh yourself from the delicious local cuisine as well as the peaceful countryside view. Continue 15 minutes drive to Xiaban Village, visit Yuchanglou. The Yuchanglou Tulou is the oldest amongst thost existing in Fujian Province is commonly called the "Leaning Tulou". Soon after the earthen building was completed, the wood pillar in the corridor above the second floor began to slope to two sides, reaching to its angle limit- 15 dgrees! Though whole building appears to the eye to be falling over!

1 hour • Admission Included