Chuxi Tulou Cluster | Arriving at the Divine Enclosure

When visiting Fujian, the Tulou is a must-visit, if you're tired of the crowds at the 'King of Tulou' and 'Four Dishes and One Soup', then consider visiting the Chuxi Tulou Cluster, hailed as 'China's most beautiful Tulou cluster', built over hundreds of years from the Ming Dynasty to the present, it is the settlement of the Xu family, and also the most primitive and Hakka-culture-rich Tulou in Yongding district. There are few tourists, and it's very pristine, simple, and natural. - The Chuxi Tulou Cluster consists of five circular buildings and dozens of square buildings, with main types including rectangular, square, circular, hexagonal, etc. The names of the buildings in the Chuxi Tulou Cluster all contain the character 'Qing', symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. The unique architectural style and ancient charm of the Chuxi Tulou Cluster reflect high aesthetic and historical value, showcasing the wisdom and creative talent of the working people. - ⭐️⭐️Tips: ✅Many people still live in these Tulous, offering a rich atmosphere of daily life, incomparable to the commercialized Gaobei Tulou Cluster. ✅You can visit the buildings, and it's recommended to hire a guide, so visiting someone's home won't be awkward. ✅The surrounding area is picturesque, especially the stream at the entrance of the village, where standing on the stepping stones above the stream makes for great photos. ✅Walking into the village, there's a primary school and a square, surrounded by residential houses, giving off a vibe from the 70s and 80s of the last century, feeling like a journey through time. ✅Suitable for self-driving, you can drive directly to the village parking lot, which also offers a great view of the Chuxi Tulou Cluster. ✅There are many homestays in the village, but the conditions are very basic. If you like this kind of environment, you can stay for a few days and have a great experience. - ⭐️⭐️Key attractions of the Chuxi Tulou Cluster: ☑️Jiqing Building consists of two concentric circles, with the outer circle's top layer featuring 9 watchtowers and multiple staircases. There are 4 watchtowers under the eaves of the four-story outer wall, and the entire building has only one main entrance. ☑️Shengqing Building is a square Tulou dwelling, composed of two square Tulous, inner and outer. ☑️Shanqing Building is adjacent to Jiqing Building, a circular Tulou with three stories. ☑️Gengqing Building is a circular Tulou with a timber structure, three stories high. ☑️Gongqing Building is a hexagonal Tulou dwelling, with a timber structure, four stories high. - 🚌From the Hubin South Road Long-Distance Bus Station in Xiamen, buses depart from early morning at 6 am to 12:30 pm directly to Xiayang, passing through Xiamen-Zhangzhou-Nanjing-Xiayang, with a total journey of 6 hours.