Discovering Zhangzhou: A cultural and ecological gem in Fujian
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Discovering Zhangzhou: A cultural and ecological gem in Fujian

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The Tianluokeng tulou cluster is the most iconic of Fujian tulou. Tulou, ancient wisdom preserved in earthen architecture The Fujian tulou, or earthen buildings, are variously-sized circular and rectangular buildings mostly set among rice, tea and tobacco fields, and some can house up to 800 people. In 2008, the buildings became well-known after 46 of them, constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a unique residential architecture of Fujian province. As the saying goes: "People who haven't seen the Tianluokeng tulou cluster haven't seen the real tulou." It's among the UNESCO-listed ones, alongside the Hekeng tulou cluster, Huaiyuanlou and Heguilou - the largest rectangular one, with five stories built on the soft swamp.

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Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

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Chengqi Lou is known as the king of tulou due to its immense size. While non-World Heritage tulou like Shengheng Lou are being transformed to suit modern needs, the World Heritage tulou remain under strict protection to preserve the traditional lifestyle. When visitors arrive in the morning, Lin, with his knowledge of tulou history and architecture, serves as a tour …

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

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Rusheng Lou is highlighted in the Chinese animated film Big Fish and Begonia. The tulou in Fujian were constructed by the Hakka people, a sub-group of the Han ethnic group that fled from the north to what is now Fujian in many waves to escape conflict in the central plains. According to historical records at the Fujian tulou museum, Yongding …

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

Chengqi Lou is known as the king of tulou due to its immense size. While non-World Heritage tulou like Shengheng Lou are being transformed to suit modern needs, the World Heritage tulou remain under strict protection to preserve the traditional lifestyle. When visitors arrive in the morning, Lin, with his knowledge of tulou history and architecture, serves as a tour …

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

Shengheng Lou, boasting nearly four centuries of history, has been converted into a boutique hotel. A variety of other approaches, including homestays, immersive performances, traditional tea houses and folk art workshops, have also helped transform and preserve the old structures. Li Changliu, a manager from a local State-owned company for tulou tourism development, said, "The innovative utilization of tulou continuously …

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

Shengheng Lou, boasting nearly four centuries of history, has been converted into a boutique hotel. A variety of other approaches, including homestays, immersive performances, traditional tea houses and folk art workshops, have also helped transform and preserve the old structures. Li Changliu, a manager from a local State-owned company for tulou tourism development, said, "The innovative utilization of tulou continuously …

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

Rusheng Lou is highlighted in the Chinese animated film Big Fish and Begonia. The tulou in Fujian were constructed by the Hakka people, a sub-group of the Han ethnic group that fled from the north to what is now Fujian in many waves to escape conflict in the central plains. According to historical records at the Fujian tulou museum, Yongding …

Discovering Zhangzhou: A cultural and ecological gem in Fujian
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Discovering Zhangzhou: A cultural and ecological gem in Fujian

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The Yuchanglou, the oldest remaining tulou, has been standing more than 700 years. Statistics show that Nanjing's tulou scenic area received more than 3.7 million visitors in 2023, generating tourism revenue of 2.6 billion yuan. In addition to sightseeing, visitors can also experience intangible cultural heritage performances in Nanjing such as puppet shows inside tulou, offering deeper insights into the …

Rural dwellings stand as proud legacies in Fujian
3 years, 5 months ago

Rural dwellings stand as proud legacies in Fujian

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Chuxi tulou complex in Chuxi village, Yongding district of Longyan city in East China's Fujian province, was given World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008. In valleys filled with thick vegetation, different-sized circular and rectangular buildings with faded yellow clay walls lie scattered in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian province. The buildings became well-known after 46 of them were given …

Rural dwellings stand as proud legacies in Fujian
3 years, 5 months ago

Rural dwellings stand as proud legacies in Fujian

China Daily  

Chuxi tulou complex in Chuxi village, Yongding district of Longyan city in East China's Fujian province, was given World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008. In valleys filled with thick vegetation, different-sized circular and rectangular buildings with faded yellow clay walls lie scattered in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian province. The buildings became well-known after 46 of them were given …

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