Fujian Tianluokeng Tulou - Hakka people's "Sky City"

Fujian Tulou is a traditional residential building unique to Fujian Province in China. It is famous for its unique round or square structure, thick rammed earth walls and the function of living together as a clan. In 2008, Fujian Tulou was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO, becoming a cultural heritage that has attracted global attention. 🛖 1. Architectural form: - Circular earthen buildings (such as Chengqi Building and Zhencheng Building): The most representative type, shaped like a giant fortress, with rooms arranged in layers inside and the ancestral hall in the center. - Square earthen buildings (such as Heguilou): regular structure and strong defensive capabilities. - Wufeng Tower: A stepped layout that integrates the Central Plains courtyard style. 2. Functional design: - Defensiveness: The rammed earth walls, which are 1-2 meters thick, can protect against foreign enemies. There are no windows on the outer layer, only shooting holes on the upper part. - Congregation: Dozens of households from the same family live together, reflecting the Hakka tradition of solidarity and mutual assistance. - Ecological intelligence: warm in winter and cool in summer, earthquake-resistant and wind-proof, with an ingenious roof drainage system. 3. Cultural connotation: - Reflects the migration history of the Hakka people (originating from the Central Plains and migrating southward to avoid chaos). - The material embodiment of the clan system and Confucian ethics, such as ancestral hall worship and orderly residential allocation according to age. [ThumbsUp] Famous Tulou *Yongding Tulou Group (Longyan City): - Chengqi Tower: "King of Earthen Buildings", with a diameter of 73 meters, 4 circles and more than 400 rooms. - Zhencheng Tower: "Prince of Earthen Buildings", a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with a Bagua layout. *Nanjing Tulou Group (Zhangzhou City): - Tianluokeng "Four Dishes and One Soup": Five earthen buildings form a classic landscape. - Yuchang Building: A leaning building that has stood still for 700 years. (We went to Nanjing Tulou, and the photos are basically of Tianluokeng. We bought tickets in advance on Ctrip.com and drove in. It is recommended to drive yourself to the Tulou, rent a car or sign up for a one-day tour.) *Hua'an Tulou (Zhangzhou City): - Eryi Tower: the best preserved building with exquisitely painted murals. 📝Travel tips: - Transportation: Depart from Xiamen/Longyan, drive by yourself or charter a car (about 2-3 hours). - Tickets: Combination ticket is about 50-100 yuan per person (prices vary in different scenic spots). - Experience: Stay in a Tulou B&B, taste Hakka dishes (stuffed tofu, salt-baked chicken), and watch folk performances (puppet show, dragon dance). - Note: Protect the cultural relics and do not make random carvings; some earth buildings are still residential houses, so respect local life. Fujian Tulou is not only an architectural wonder, but also a living history of Hakka culture. Its concept of harmony between man and nature and its unique community form provide modern people with inspiration of traditional wisdom.