Private Day Tour Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster And Taxia Village From Xiamen | La Vacanza Travel

Private Day Tour Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster And Taxia Village From Xiamen

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: China, Fujian, Xiamen
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  • 8 hours
  • Xiamen
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster — The Classic Cluster

Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou -- large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries. Tianluokeng tulou cluster, have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment. Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster is a neat Olympic-rings-shaped group of five earthen buildings: one square building and four round buildings around it. Many travelers call it "four dishes and one soup".

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village, Tianluokeng Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363600 China

Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Xiamen, and head up to the famous Tulou attraction directly (around 2-hour driving distance). Upon arrival the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, take a overview at the top of the mountain (view platform) Tianluokeng hakka cluster, located in Shuyang Town. The castle, composed primarily of four round houses plus one rectangular earthen house, which is named 4 dishes and 1 soup.It is one of the most magnificent and well- preserved hakka houses in the area. After that, roam around the Tianluokeng Hakka cluster to have a look at day-to-day life in the area.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yuchang Building, Xiaban Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363608 China

Then, take a break and enjoy a delightful lunch at the local home-cooked restaurant among the beautiful tea garden. Refresh yourself from the delicious local cuisine as well as the peaceful countryside view.
Continue 15 minutes drive to Xiaban Village, visit Yuchanglou. The Yuchanglou Tulou is the oldest amongst thost existing in Fujian Province is commonly called the "Leaning Tulou". Soon after the earthen building was completed, the wood pillar in the corridor above the second floor began to slope to two sides, reaching to its angle limit- 15 dgrees! Though whole building appears to the eye to be falling over!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ta'xia Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363608 China

Then pass Taxia village(one of the beautiful village build along a stream), roaming at this water village, visit Zhang's clan ancestral hall, which is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel in Xiamen city around 6:00pm.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver
  • Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission tickets
  • Entry/Admission - Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village
  • Entry/Admission - Yuchang Building
  • Entry/Admission - Ta'xia Village

Exclusions
  • Tips for the driver and tour guide;
  • Any services not mentioned;
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Service animals allowed
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Near public transportation
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Your centrally located hotel in Xiamen

Airports

  • Xiamen Airport, Xiamen China


Ports

  • Wutong Passenger Wharf
  • Xiamen Tourism Passenger Wharf
  • Xiamen International Cruise Terminal

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

markandsue-84

28 Nov, 2019

Our English speaking guide, Jane, who was Hakka, was interesting and informative, we visited 3 of the Tulou, each one slightly different, and such a unique style of communal living - where some are living to this day, I can see this style of living will cease to exist in generations to come as it is isolated and lacks some basic facilities, at a certain age the ‘young’ are leaving for the towns and cities. The countryside is interesting with its rice terraces, banana and fruit plantations. There were racks of Persimmons and vegetables sun drying outside the fortified walls, and we got to taste some of these at the Hakka style food lunch in a restaurant in one of the villages. Janes part of the private tour we were on was a 5/5, we were picked up by car at our hotel, the driver did not speak English, and the car was a medium size sedan (with bright red interior), so there was not much leg room for my husband who is reasonably tall, and the drive is 2-3 hours each way, Jane met us nearer the villages. You will want to be warned about the driving...the drivers drive these roads daily, so know what they are doing, but it is terrifying to someone not used to the aggressive style, weaving in and out of traffic, the continual use of the horn....Wouldn’t recommend the private driver for nervous passengers.

Charmaine L

16 Mar, 2019

The 3hour drive from Xiamen was all worth it! Very insightful, the hakka houses are so interesting! Very rich in history and culture.

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