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
Aerial view of Tianluokeng Tulou cluster. From bottom to top: Wenchang Lou, Zhenchang Lou, Buyun Lou, Duanyun Lou, and Hechang Lou. In the previous article, I shared my check-in experience and interior exploration of Wenchang Lou. This time, I’ll report on my tour of all five Tulou buildings in the Tianluokeng cluster, known as “Four
In the previous article, I shared my experience booking a stay at Wenchang Lou in the Tianluokeng Tulou cluster through the Chinese booking site “Ctrip.” This time, I’ll report on the actual check-in experience. Previous article: Encountering Tulou Floating in the Mist The famous view from Tianluokeng Tulou Upper Observation Deck Our bus wound through
My long-cherished dream of traveling to the Fujian Tulou has finally come true. I had almost given up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with China reopening tourist visas, I seized the opportunity. In this four-part series, I’ll share my experience staying at the UNESCO World Heritage Fujian Tulou. This first installment covers everything from