Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster & Yunshuiyao Earth Towers Journey

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UNESCO World Heritage round Hakka rammed-earth fortresses famously nicknamed 'Four Dishes and One Soup' set in tea-covered valleys.

⚡ Vibe Heritage & Culture

💰 Cost $18

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Embark on a grand day journey from Xiamen to the UNESCO World Heritage Hakka Earth Towers (Tulou) in Nanjing County. Built between the 15th and 20th centuries by the Hakka people, these massive, multi-tiered rammed-earth communal fortresses feature defensive circular layouts surrounding central ancestral courtyards. Marvel at the legendary Tianluokeng Cluster—dubbed 'Four Dishes and One Soup' for its four round towers encircling a square center—then stroll through Yunshuiyao Ancient Town to admire century-old banyan trees, babbling brooks, and towering earthen castles.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Xiamen North Railway Station to Nanjing High-Speed Rail Station (35 mins) + Direct Scenic Shuttle

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Taxi Address

福建省漳州市南靖县书洋镇田螺坑村与云水谣古镇

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💎 Insider Tips

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Book a bullet train ticket from Xiamen North Station to Nanjing Station early; the scenic tour shuttle meets train arrivals directly at the terminal exit.
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Climb to the high roadside viewing deck above Tianluokeng village for the famous overhead angle showing the four circular towers framing the square one.
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Taste traditional Hakka farm cuisine at the local courtyard restaurants, especially tea-smoked duck and stir-fried wild bamboo shoots.
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Wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction as the ancient village alleys feature cobblestone pathways and timber staircases inside the towers.