Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesKorean, Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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".
Options
Korean Guide or Japanese Guide
Pickup included
Mandarin Chinese Guide
Pickup included
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
What to expect
Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Yuchang Building
1h · Admission ticket included
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!
Ta'xia Village
1h · Admission ticket included
Then pass Taxia village(one of the beautiful village build along a stream), roaming at this water village, visit Zhang's clan ancestral hall, which is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel in Xiamen city around 6:00pm.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your centrally located hotel in Xiamen
Additional information
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.
