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 strengthens the vitality and influence of tulou architecture. In 2023, the Yongding Tulou Scenic Area attracted more than 4.6 million visitors and generated revenues of 182.37 million yuan. During the May Day holiday in 2024, the area welcomed 220,000 visitors, resulting in a staggering 155 percent increase in tourism compared with the previous year, China Central Television reported.

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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

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  

A bird's-eye view of the Zhencheng Lou, listed as a World Heritage site. In the rolling hills of Fujian province, Shengheng Lou, a tulou in Longyan's Yongding district — with nearly four centuries of history — has been reborn. In 2023, the unusual hotel could accommodate around 5,000 guests. "I felt grateful to find a job near home to further …

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

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of the Zhencheng Lou, listed as a World Heritage site. In the rolling hills of Fujian province, Shengheng Lou, a tulou in Longyan's Yongding district — with nearly four centuries of history — has been reborn. In 2023, the unusual hotel could accommodate around 5,000 guests. "I felt grateful to find a job near home to further …

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

Unusual ancient buildings find new life in Fujian

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of the Zhencheng Lou, listed as a World Heritage site. In the rolling hills of Fujian province, Shengheng Lou, a tulou in Longyan's Yongding district — with nearly four centuries of history — has been reborn. In 2023, the unusual hotel could accommodate around 5,000 guests. "I felt grateful to find a job near home to further …

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  

A bird's-eye view of the Zhencheng Lou, listed as a World Heritage site. In the rolling hills of Fujian province, Shengheng Lou, a tulou in Longyan's Yongding district — with nearly four centuries of history — has been reborn. In 2023, the unusual hotel could accommodate around 5,000 guests. "I felt grateful to find a job near home to further …

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

Discovering Zhangzhou: A cultural and ecological gem in Fujian

China Daily  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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