Getting There - super easy. super fast. 45 min train ide from Xiamen. Attractions - out of this world. spend the whole day in between nature, history, movie backdrops and tasty local food. don’t forget the tea. it’s just a small step from the bissle of down town - any down town cause trains are wicked fast here - and having Mulan wet my appetite - I walk ancient forests, and visited bamboo fields. had local grapefruit - go have a look, I have no idea how they harvest them from these steep slopes - and tea. and sea food. and River Fish. and Snacks. all in all a day we’ll spend getting to know history. #nationalpark#naturalwonders#summervacation#urbanexplorer

The Fujian Tulou  is a Unesco World Heritage site. A Tulou is a type of dwelling built  in the mountains of southern Fujian. A Tulou is a large round, enclosed structure that is usually circular or rectangular in shape and is used to house multiple families. They are usually between 2 to 5 storeys high and the largest Tulou can hold up to a hundred families. Every family in the Tulou community enjoys perfect equality because every room in a Tulou is the same size and has exactly the same design. You can get to Fujian Tulou by car, train or bus. We hired a driver for the day so it was very convenient to travel between the different Tulous. This is a very unique experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone. #summervacation

Getting There - We hired a private driver that picked us up at our hotel. The driver took us to various view points and Tuluo’s. It was a great site to visit. The Tuluo’s offer a different insight into the culture groups here in China. Walking inside the Tuluo’s one can observe how the locals enjoy their lives. One can purchase tickets at the ticket hall and just take the day as it comes. On busy days be prepared for waiting as the roads are small and traffic can be slow. Definitely worth the visit.

Yuchanglou Built in 1308, Yuchanglou has been the oldest tulou existing in Fujian Province. This 18.2 meter high share the 269 rooms in all of the 5 floors. There are 5 stairways in 5 different sections inside, and 22 water wells in each ground floor kitchens which surpass any other tulous in Fujian for the number. However fragile it may seem, this building has been showing its fastness by resisting the damage a long period of 700 years of time would have delivered, and has survived numerous earthquakes, all of these marvels entitle it to be a living specimen for research of ancient dwelling. #urbanexplorer

Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, which consists of four rotundas and a square tulou in the center, is an arrangement of location that represents the recycling derivation of the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth) in ancient Chinese philosophy. This distinctive composition of architectural structures and shapes, receiving a commendation as "a unique, legendary rural construction model in the world" from the UNESCO, has been a symbol of Fujian Tulous and become one of the Scenic Villages of China and Villages of Chinese History and Culture as well. #urbanexplorer

#tulou #xiamen

When the trailer of the big fish sea otter ~ movie was just broadcast, we were attracted by the earth building with red lanterns! This time, I finally had the privilege of coming to this fantastic ancient town Yunshuiyu scenic spot. It is a very long history. Huaiyuanlou and Heguilou are the most representative buildings in the Nanjing Tulou. History, Huaiyuan Building is the most complete double-circle round earth building, and the building is the representative of the inner corridor-style square building. It embodies the wisdom of the Chinese nation. They are especially quiet and calm in this ancient town, and because the big fish sea otter looks even more Mysterious, fascinating...

Appreciating another culture is what this class trip is all about. The students see amazing Hakka Homes, a World Heritage Site, and get the opportunity to learn more about Chinese Culture and history. The air is so clean and the sky so blue. #givethanks #historicallandmarks #givethanks