Wulin Ancient Village ~ Red Walls, White Tiles, and Stone Houses

Wulin Ancient Village is known as the "Museum of Overseas Chinese Architecture" 🏛 and was listed in the fourth batch of China's traditional villages in 2016. Here, 58 Minnan official-style mansions, 10 foreign-style buildings, 11 Western-style buildings, and several modern residences complement each other, perfectly blending Minnan characteristics with exotic charm. 📍Recommended Check-in Route Chaodong Building → Juruo Ancient House Coffee → Deyue Hall → Qiaopi Museum → Gun Tower Square → Five-Story House → Coffee Under the Banyan Tree. 🏛Chaodong Building: The iconic building at the village entrance ⛪️ combines Minnan mansion and Western styles. Built in the early 1930s, it features Roman columns, carved iron gates, and colorful stained glass windows. Inside is an exhibition room introducing the history of Wulin Village, where you can learn about Wulin’s past and present in detail. ☕Juruo Ancient House Coffee: The aroma of coffee perfectly blends with the charm of the ancient house, with brick tiles and red walls acting like a natural filter. 🏮Deyue Hall: A typical Minnan official-style mansion, built in the late Qing Dynasty. It features white stone wall skirts paired with red brick patterns and a high double-eaved swallowtail ridge. ✉Qiaopi Museum: A Spanish Gothic-style red brick Western building, preserving precious overseas Chinese remittance letters and Gothic stained glass windows. From the second-floor balcony, you can take in the village’s red rooftops, perfect for cultural and architectural close-ups. ☕Coffee Under the Banyan Tree: Located inside the Dewei Residence under a century-old banyan tree. The residence of overseas Chinese Cai Dewei in the Philippines, built in 1924, is a two-section, five-bay Minnan official-style mansion. Named after the century-old banyan tree in the courtyard, it offers a quiet environment. T-series themed sharing sessions are often held here. 🛕Gun Tower Square: A three-story watchtower built in 1934, with a rooftop observation deck and Romanesque facade, full of historical atmosphere. Great for panoramic shots or sitting on the steps for close-up scenes. 🌆Five-Story House: The tallest Western-style building in Wulin, featuring ancient Roman architecture. Climb to the top for a full view of the entire village. It was a landmark when built. 🌸This is a 4A-level scenic area, without the commercialization of Xunpu Village. The scenery is beautiful and less crowded, so you can take photos without the hassle of crowds. 🚗Transportation Guide: 1️⃣ Self-driving Navigate to "Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village Parking Lot" About a 30-minute drive from Jinjiang High-Speed Rail Station About a 40-minute drive from Quanzhou city center.