Discover the Hakka Treasure

Fujian Tulou Yongding Nanjing Travel Guide

Fujian Tulou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is mainly distributed in Yongding and Nanjing, attracting numerous visitors with its unique Hakka architectural style and rustic rural charm. This guide covers itinerary planning, transportation, local cuisine, and hotel recommendations to help you easily organize your Tulou trip!

📅 Recommended Itinerary (2 Days & 1 Night Classic Tour)

Day 1: Yongding Tulou Cluster (Hongkeng + Gaobei)
✅ Morning: Hongkeng Tulou Cluster (Folk Culture Village)
Visit Zhencheng Lou ("Prince of Tulou"), Fuyu Lou (representative of Five-Phoenix style), and Kuiju Lou (palace-style Tulou).
Experience Hakka folk activities like rice cake pounding and Hakka rice wine tasting.

✅ Afternoon: Gaobei Tulou Cluster
Chengqi Lou ("King of Tulou", the largest), Wuyun Lou (the oldest), and Shize Lou (representative of square Tulou).
Climb the viewing platform for a panoramic view of the Tulou cluster and capture stunning photos.

✅ Evening: Stay overnight in a Yongding Tulou homestay or a hotel in the county town.

Day 2: Nanjing Tulou Cluster (Tianluokeng + Yunshuiyao)
✅ Morning: Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster ("Four Dishes and One Soup")
Enjoy the classic "Four Dishes and One Soup" landscape from the viewing platform, featuring five Tulou buildings.
Explore Yuchang Lou ("Leaning Tower"), marveling at its 700-year-old miracle of standing despite its tilt.

✅ Afternoon: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town
Stroll along the ancient path, admire century-old banyan trees, streams, and waterwheels, and soak in the romance of the filming location for the movie "Yunshuiyao."
Visit Hegui Lou (the tallest square Tulou built on a swamp) and Huaiyuan Lou (double-ring circular Tulou).

✅ Evening: Return to Xiamen or stay overnight in Nanjing county town.

🚗 Transportation Options
1. From Xiamen (Recommended)
Self-drive (about 2.5 hours): Navigate to "Yongding Tulou" or "Nanjing Tulou."
High-speed train + chartered car: Xiamen North Station → Yongding Station/Nanjing Station, then take a taxi or chartered car (about 1 hour).
Tourist shuttle bus: Direct buses to Tulou are available from Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station.

2. From Longyan
Direct buses to Yongding Tulou are available from Longyan Bus Station.

🏨 Hotel Recommendations (Options for Different Budgets)

【Yongding Tulou Accommodation】
✅ Luxury Experience:
Tsingpu Tulou Retreat (Taxia Village)
A high-end boutique homestay transformed from a century-old Tulou, offering Hakka cultural experiences.
Price: ¥1000+/night

✅ Unique Homestay:
Dulv Shuyuan Cultural Homestay (Hongkeng Village)
A literary-style Tulou homestay, perfect for photography and peaceful surroundings.
Price: ¥400-800/night

✅ Budget-Friendly:
Yongding Tulou Prince Hotel (Near Hongkeng Scenic Area)
A three-star standard hotel with high cost-performance, ideal for families.
Price: ¥200-400/night

【Nanjing Tulou Accommodation】
✅ Luxury Experience:
Yunshuiyao Floral Hotel·Lanxi Meisu
Built by the stream with a classic charm, suitable for couples or families.
Price: ¥800+/night

✅ Unique Homestay:
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town Homestays (Multiple Options)
Recommended: Yunshuiyao Sketch Base Inn, with a great location and quiet environment.
Price: ¥300-600/night

✅ Budget-Friendly:
Nanjing Wanjia International Hotel (County Town)
A comfortable hotel suitable for self-driving tourists.
Price: ¥200-350/night

🍜 Must-Try Local Cuisine
1. Hakka Dishes: Salt-baked chicken, stuffed tofu, braised pork with preserved vegetables, taro buns, beef balls.
2. Snacks: Rice cakes, "mouse noodles" (rice-based noodles), bamboo shoot cakes, mung bean cakes.
3. Recommended Restaurants:
Yongding: Kelaideng Restaurant, Zhencheng Lou Farmhouse Cuisine
Nanjing: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town Farmhouse Restaurants

⚠️ Important Tips
✔ Tickets are required for Tulou scenic areas; advance online booking is recommended (combo tickets offer better value).
✔ Some Tulou buildings are still inhabited; be respectful and avoid entering private areas.
✔ Mountain weather can be unpredictable; bring rain gear and non-slip shoes.
✔ Drive carefully on winding mountain roads if self-driving.

📌 Extended Nearby Attractions
Chuxi Tulou Cluster (Yongding, less crowded and scenic)
Hekeng Tulou Cluster (Nanjing, arranged in a "Big Dipper" layout)
Taxia Village (Nanjing, featuring small bridges and flowing streams)

This guide covers itineraries, transportation, accommodations, and cuisine to help you fully enjoy Fujian Tulou! If time allows, consider a 3-day, 2-night trip for a deeper Hakka cultural experience. 🚀 Wishing you a pleasant journey!