Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster

My boyfriend and I rented a car for 2 days to look around Zhangzhou. We went to Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster which is one of Fujian's landmarks. We paid 180rmb for 2. Getting there was quite exciting at the same time a bit risky because of the road?! When we got there and saw the buildings, I think they are cob buildings shaped like beautiful plum blossoms. Some locals are selling some stuffs. You can see some shops and restaurants. We even decided to have our dinner there since trip coming back would take as long. Big servings of food we couldn't finish it. As you move down the mountain path, the changing viewing angle seems to make the buildings interesting. They look great especially when the weather is fine. It's a great place to take pictures or shall we say Instagrammable views around. Here are some photos I took. #tripinspired #explorechina #tripmoments #historicallandmark #fujian #chinatravel #scenicspotguide

Do you remember the 'Four Dishes and One Soup' Tulou in 'Big Fish & Begonia'? They are located in the 'Tianluokeng Scenic Area' in Zhangzhou. There are 3 angles to view the 'Four Dishes and One Soup', one is from the observation deck overlooking the whole scene, which is also the best angle and position for shooting, another is looking up at the foot of the Tulou cluster, and the last one is to visit the Tulou up close inside. Due to inconvenient transportation, it is recommended to drive or charter a car to get there. The weather was not bad when we went up the mountain, the eye-pleasing greenery made us feel good, but suddenly the charter driver said, 'Not good, the fog is coming.' Sure enough, the weather turned cloudy and rainy, and the fog became thicker and thicker, which would cause nothing but fog to be seen from the observation deck, completely obscuring the Tulou. When we reached the observation deck, the Tulou were looming in the mist, visible to the naked eye, but not easy to capture in photos. We were not content to wait on the observation deck for a while, and found that the rain was getting heavier, but the fog was diminishing, so we were able to take the later 'Four Dishes and One Soup' ID photo. Looking up at the Tulou cluster from different angles didn't require much shooting, but it felt good to walk into the Tulou. Our charter driver knew someone familiar and took us directly into the Tulou without any admission fee. The exterior of the Tulou has a strong sense of life, and the flowers blooming against the distant mountains in the misty rain make the scenery very beautiful. The Tulou in the misty rain are well worth the visit.

Getting There - We hired a private driver that picked us up at our hotel. The driver took us to various view points and Tuluo’s. It was a great site to visit. The Tuluo’s offer a different insight into the culture groups here in China. Walking inside the Tuluo’s one can observe how the locals enjoy their lives. One can purchase tickets at the ticket hall and just take the day as it comes. On busy days be prepared for waiting as the roads are small and traffic can be slow. Definitely worth the visit.

This place is part of the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster scenic area, serving as an essential path to reach the earth buildings. Most people wouldn't pay much attention to it, and we would have missed this pure land of little bridges and flowing water if the owner of the Wenchang Building Homestay hadn't informed us beforehand! Taxia Village is located at the foot of the mountain of Tianluokeng Tulou. A stream meanders through the middle of the village, with ten stone bridges crossing the river. This 'paradise on earth' is a typical Hakka settlement! Along the river, the earth buildings are nestled against the mountains and water, with more than fifty square and round Tulous. Yude Building and Shunchang Building are located on both sides of the stream, forming a Tai Chi-like pattern when combined with the stream, and viewed from above, they create an 'S' shape. Hence, Taxia Village is known as the 'Tai Chi water town'. More than thirty small and exquisite blue brick buildings are scattered throughout the narrow valley, many of which have been transformed into distinctive homestays, integrating into the lives of the local villagers. Perhaps this is the most charming aspect of staying in Taxia Village. Before summer arrives, the firefly forests here also become a scenic highlight! Don't miss it if you're staying at a homestay! Additionally, Taxia Village boasts intangible cultural heritages such as Hakka puppet shows and Hakka Tulou construction skills

For this photo, I trekked through 4️⃣ groups of earthen buildings||Speaking of Fujian, everyone should be familiar with the earthen buildings. The earthen buildings are not only a secluded paradise hidden in the mountains but also represent the wisdom of ancient people. 1️⃣ Tianluokeng earthen building cluster: (Four dishes and one soup) Standing on the viewing platform to take photos of the lit-up earthen buildings creates a full atmosphere. If you're lucky, you might encounter a foggy day, which gives the earthen buildings shrouded in mist an even more mysterious feel. 2️⃣ Hekeng earthen building cluster: Compared to the other earthen building clusters, this one is relatively quiet. There are very few tourists during the off-season, making it suitable for a peaceful and slow experience. 3️⃣ Yunshuiyao earthen building cluster: This is the place with the most tourists and relatively the most beautiful scenery. If you want to take good photos, it's best to arrive in the morning. 4️⃣ Shiqiao Village earthen building cluster: There are also fewer tourists here. With small bridges and flowing water, it's more pristine and undeveloped, and no entrance fee is required. Aerial photography is very beautiful here. 🚘Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Public transportation: From Nanjing High-speed Railway Station, take the 6️⃣ bus on the right-hand side to Yunyao. If you're going to Tianluokeng, get off at the tourist center station and take a scenic shuttle bus. It's hard to hail a taxi within the scenic area. For the return trip, I took a shuttle bus from Tianluokeng, which is specially for villagers, to the tourist center, and then took the 6️⃣ bus to Nanjing Railway Station. (For your reference only) Fujian·China

Although there are many earthen buildings in Nanjing, you must go to Tianluokeng! Because the famous 'Four Dishes and One Soup' is here! Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, located in Tianluokeng Natural Village, Shangban Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, is situated on the half slope of Lake Dun Mountain at an altitude of 787.8 meters. The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster mainly consists of one square building, three round buildings, and one oval building, namely Buyun Building, Zhenchang Building, Ruiyun Building, Hechang Building, and Wenchang Building. The square building Buyun Building is in the middle and the other four are surrounding it, commonly known as 'Four Dishes and One Soup'. The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster was built according to the order of 'Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth' in the Five Elements, and it is a world intangible cultural heritage. The second time I came, it was a rainy day, which had a different flavor. The mountains were greener, the water was more urgent, there were fewer people, and the mist was lingering, as if I was in a fairyland. 🌟Highlights: Natural ecology Architectural wonder 📝Note tips: You can look at the earthen building cluster from all angles, up, down, and middle. 📍Detailed address: Nanjing County, Zhangzhou

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Tianluokeng Tulou is the major Tulou cluster in Nanjing County, about 160km west of Xiamen. It takes about two hours from Xiamen along a quite narrow mountain road. Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster are composed of 5 buildings, with a square Tulou at the center and circled by 4 circular Tulous, forming a pretty pattern of so called “four dishes with one soup”. 🎫 With the ticket you can see all Tulous of the cluster. There are also interregional tickets. The price was around 100RMB. 📍Take a bus, taxi or drive from the closeby cities. There is also a new high speed station in nearby Nanjing. #momentsmission #tulou #architecture #chinatravel