In-depth Exploration of Fujian to Hakka Earth Buildings   

A Tulou, meaning earth building or "earth tower", is the traditional communal residence of Chinese Hakka's rural dwellings in the mountainous areas of Fujian, in south China. Escaping from war and disaster, the Hakka were moved to Fujian since 12th century; they settled down in the mountainous south western Fujian Province and developed this unique earthen architectural building to prevent attack from bandits and marauders.



Fujian Tulou is known for their unique shape, large scale, and ingenious structure. They were designed as a large fortress and apartment building in one. Structures typically had only one entranceway and no windows at ground level. Each floor served a different function - the first hosts a well and livestock, the second is for food storage and the third and higher floors contain living spaces. Tulou can be found mostly in south western Fujian and southern Jiangxi provinces.

Tolou buildings has been listed in 2008 by UNESCO as world heritage site and praised as 'exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization in a harmonious relationship with their environment'.

Sample tours to visit Hakka Tulou:
3-day Xiamen Tour Package to Hakka Earth Buildings

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