1 Day Fujian Tulou Tour to Nanjing County

Morning | Hotel Pickup & Scenic Drive

At around 08:00, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Xiamen. Sit back and enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive through rural Fujian, passing tea plantations, rivers, and mountain villages on the way to Nanjing County, one of the core regions of Fujian Tulou World Heritage Sites.

Late Morning | Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (田螺坑土楼群)

Arrive at the renowned Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, an architectural masterpiece often referred to as the “Four Dishes and One Soup” due to its distinctive layout.

This cluster consists of four round tulous and one square tulou, strategically positioned for defense, ventilation, and communal living. From a nearby viewing platform, take in breathtaking panoramic views of the tulous set against terraced rice fields, tea bushes, and forested hills.

Your guide will explain the engineering ingenuity, feng shui principles, and defensive functions that allowed these earthen fortresses to thrive for centuries.

Continue your visit to:

• Taxia Village, a peaceful riverside settlement known for its longevity culture and ancestral halls

• Traditional village lanes that showcase classic Minnan–Hakka rural scenery

Midday | Yuchang Earthen Building (裕昌楼)

Next, visit Yuchanglou, the oldest existing tulou in Fujian, originally built in 1308 during the Yuan Dynasty.

Nicknamed the “Leaning Tower of China”, Yuchanglou is famous for its tilted wooden pillars, with some leaning at angles up to 15 degrees—yet the structure has stood firm for over 700 years.

Walk through its five levels and learn how generations of Hakka families lived, defended themselves, cooked, studied, and celebrated within this remarkable communal residence.

Free time is provided to explore the surrounding village and take photos.

Afternoon | Hekeng Tulou Cluster – Mulan’s Hometown (和坑土楼群)

Arrive at the tranquil Hekeng Tulou Cluster, widely recognized as the real-life inspiration for Mulan’s family home in Disney’s animated film.

Unlike more commercialized tulou sites, Hekeng remains largely inhabited, offering a genuine glimpse into traditional Hakka life. Walk along stone paths, cross small bridges, and admire tulous nestled beside streams and farmland.

Special Cultural Experience
Enter a local Hakka family’s tulou home, where you will be warmly welcomed into their living space. Enjoy a cup of traditional Hakka tea, listen to personal stories, and learn how families continue to live, farm, and preserve traditions inside these ancient earthen buildings.

This intimate interaction is a highlight of the tour and provides a rare, human connection beyond sightseeing.

Late Afternoon | Return to Xiamen

At around 16:30, begin your return journey to Xiamen, arriving at your hotel at approximately 19:00.

Service ends.