Fujian

The Fujian Tulou, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are traditional communal residential buildings scattered throughout the mountainous regions of Fujian Province, China. Their unique circular and square architectural styles captivate many tourists, but being hidden scenic spots deep in the mountains, access information is not well-known, making them somewhat challenging destinations to reach. […]

When entering the mountainous areas of Fujian Province, China, particularly the tulou areas where the Hakka people live, you will inevitably encounter “Nuomi Jiu” (glutinous rice wine). This is a traditional local liquor unique to the Hakka people that is rarely seen in urban areas like Xiamen. Today, I’d like to share the charm, taste,

In the previous article, I shared my experiences with the daily living at Wenchang Lou. In this final installment, I’ll introduce my interactions with the people of Tianluokeng Tulou cluster, especially the heartwarming encounters through tea. Connections at the Tea Shop in Buyun Lou Visiting the tea shop inside Buyun Lou, the only square Tulou

In the previous article, I shared the magical nighttime view of the Tulou cluster from the observation deck. This time, I’ll go back a bit and report on my experience with food, accommodation, and daily life at Wenchang Lou, from dinner to the next morning. How close could I get to the everyday life of

In the previous article, I shared my experience checking into Wenchang Lou in the UNESCO World Heritage Tianluokeng Tulou cluster and exploring the five Tulou buildings. Tonight, after a resident told me “the view from the observation deck is beautiful at night,” I decided to venture out for an evening stroll. Previous article The Path