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Hua E Building
Calyx Tower is located in Lianfeng Village, Dadong Town, Dapu County, 45 kilometers away from the county seat. The Calyx Building covers an area of 2,300 square meters and a building area of 2,286 square meters. It is a circular building with a civil structure. There are three rings, the inner ring has 30 rooms on the first floor, the second ring has 60 rooms on the second floor, and the outer ring has 120 rooms on the third floor, with a total of 210 rooms. The building is 11.9 meters high, the walls of the building are made of rammed earth, and the ground floor is 2 meters wide. The roof is made of wooden beams and gray tiles. There are no windows on the first floor of the building, and the walls on the second and third floors are equipped with small inside and outside large triangular gun holes. There is only one gate for entry and exit in the whole building. The gate frame is made of thick and wide granite slabs. These doors and windows are specially designed to resist the intrusion of outsiders. There is a circular patio with an area of 283.4 square meters in the building, which is paved with pebbles of different sizes. The center is decorated with an ancient coin pattern with a diameter of 3 meters, which means people's wish to pray for food and clothing. There is an ancient well on the side of the patio, which is used for fire prevention and living purposes. There are also common living facilities in the building such as hulls and shovels. The entire tulou has a reasonable layout, ventilation and lighting, warm in winter and cool in summer. Now there are more than ten families named Lin living in the building.Dabu · 25.1 km from downtown
Tai'an Building
Tai'an Building was built in the 28th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1764 AD), and has a history of 247 years. It is a rare stone building in China and a provincial cultural relic protection unit. In order to protect the Tai'an Building, the government built a large-scale protection park for it. The park is divided into two parts: land and water. Six functional areas including center, culture, lakeshore, stream, drum tower, and archway have been built, and 38 landscapes have the characteristics of "Four Townships" and "Four Names" of Dapu in one garden.Dabu · 1.3 km from downtown
Zhang Bishi's Former Residence
The former residence of Zhang Bishi in Dapu Hakka Folk Culture Village[1], a Guangdong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit, is located in Chelong Village, Xihe Town, Dapu County, Guangdong Province. It is 17 kilometers away from Dapu County. It is a tourist Attraction integrating folk customs and nature. In early 2013, it was rated as a national AAA-level tourist Attraction by the Guangdong Provincial Tourist Attraction Quality Rating Committee. In Dapu Hakka Folk Culture Village, there are nearly ten Hakka ancient houses, including Guanglu House and Yunlu House, the former residences of Zhang Bishi, the father of Chinese wine and founder of Changyu Wine Company; Zizheng House, the former residence of Zhang Chengqing, the first general manager of Changyu; the former residence of Zhang Zizhang, a Chinese winemaker of Changyu; terraced vegetable fields, river beaches, green bamboos and trees, old cows and shepherds, etc. The main building of the Attraction, Guanglu House, the former residence of Zhang Fashi, was built in the 34th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1908 AD); the building area is 4,180 square meters; the building structure is three halls, four horizontals and one enclosure, with 18 halls, 13 large wells and 99 rooms; the entire building is exquisitely crafted, painted and carved, majestic and rigorous, and magnificent, and it is a super-large enclosed dragon house. There are three large docks behind the house. Zhang Bishi was the Consul General of Singapore and was promoted to the rank of Guanglu Dafu (a minister of the first rank). He was received by Emperor Guangxu, Empress Dowager Cixi, Sun Yat-sen, Yuan Shikai, Zhang Xueliang, and President Wilson of the United States. Zhang Bishi was not only a business tycoon, but also a patriotic overseas Chinese leader and one of the Eight Sages of Hakka. His national spirit of hard work and industrial development and his patriotic thought of "being born as a Chinese nation and serving the Chinese people" have always been praised by people. There are exhibition halls such as Zhang Bishi Hall, Official Culture Hall, and Wine Culture Hall in the house. The dragon robes, phoenix robes, phoenix crowns, official sedan chairs, weapons of the Qing Dynasty, and large wine barrels, wine jars, wine jars, wine pots, and wine glasses stored in the underground kiln a hundred years ago are displayed. The Attraction where the scenic spot is located is a famous county for Guangdong Hakka cuisine, with many famous Guangdong Hakka snacks such as pearl cakes, hair cakes, pancakes, and abacus.Dabu · 13.1 km from downtown
Baihou Ancient Town Tourist Area
The tourist area of Baihou Famous Town is divided into five themed areas, including "Impression of Baihou", "Family of Farming and Reading", "Charm of Ancient Alley", "Old Dream of Market Market", and "Family of Houbei". Relying on the profound historical and cultural heritage and the well-preserved ancient buildings in the style of official halls, with a series of local cultural exposition halls and beautiful natural ecological resources as the carrier, it shows the world the endless life picture of the thousand-year-old Hakka town with prosperous literary style. Create a Hakka ancient town cultural tourism area that integrates the functions of ancient town sightseeing, historical exploration, cultural leisure, science, education and entertainment, and folk experience.Dabu · 9 km from downtown
Chuxi Tulou cluster
Chuxi Tulou Group is the most primitive group of Yongding Tulou Group. It is built by the mountains and rivers and has a long history. Its unique architectural style and ancient charm give it a high aesthetic and historical value. The name of the buildings in Chuxi Tulou Group all contain the word "Qing" in the middle, which means a prosperous population and good luck. Among them, the famous and representative Tulou is Jiqing Building with a history of more than 580 years. Jiqing Building is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Built in 1419, it is the oldest, most staircase-rich and most special round building in Yongding. There are 72 stairs in the building, one for each household, which is very reasonable and amazing. The rooms, stairs and partitions of Jiqing Building are all made of fir wood. The adjacent parts are connected by falcon heads without a single nail. After nearly 600 years of wind, frost, rain and snow, it still stands tall with the two-meter-thick raw earth wall, looking ancient but not dilapidated. The youngest earth building in Chuxi Village is Shanqing Building, which was built in 1979. The corridors and patios on the first floor are all paved with square granite of the same specifications, which provides good lighting and ventilation. Walking into Shanqing Building is like being in a sunny square.Longyan · 30.2 km from Dabu
Pingshan Terraced Tourist Area
Pingshan Terraced Tourist Area is located in Pingshan Village, Dadong Town, Dapu County, Meizhou City. It is located at the junction of four counties of Fujian and Guangdong. It is a tourist scenic spot that integrates the view of terraced landscape, drinking magical spring water, former residence of the generals, and tourist attractions. Pingshan Village has profound historical and cultural heritage, rich human resources, numerous cultural relics and historic sites, and beautiful natural ecology. The Pingshan terraces are stacked along the hillsides from the foot of the mountain to the peak of the mountain. From then on, the mountains are connected to the mountains. There are dozens of grades, more than a thousand grades, and different forms.Dabu · 19.7 km from downtown
Yearning Tea Plantation Tourist Attraction
Yannanfei Tea Fields is a tourist park featuring dedicated areas to Hakka, tea and eco-tourism. The park offers the opportunity to enjoy novel Hakka song and dance performances, taste delicious Hakka cuisine, or take a stroll through beautiful gardens. Visitors may also enjoy the traditional tea ceremonies in the beautiful gardens full of flowers. Scenic spots in the area include Yannan Feishen Stone, Yannanfei Avenue and Longna Mountain Ecological Valley.Meizhou · 32.2 km from Dabu
Fujian Tulou Yongding Scenic Area
Fujian Tulou Yongding Scenic Area includes Fujian Tulou Prince Scenic Area, Fujian Tulou King Scenic Area, Chuxi Tulou Ancient Village Scenic Area, Zhongchuan Ancient Village and other Tulou groups. Fujian Tulou Prince Scenic Area is a world cultural heritage site and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. It is a unique Tulou village and is known as China's beautiful countryside. There are more than 120 earth buildings of different shapes in existence, among which the representative ones are Zhencheng Building, the "Prince of Earth Buildings" that combines Chinese and Western styles, and Kuiju, a palace-style earth building known as the "Little Potala Palace". The classic five-phoenix-style earth building - Fuyu Building, the small round earth building with a meter of meter - Rusheng Building, etc. are all the best among many earth buildings. There are a variety of experience projects in the scenic area, such as rammed earth buildings, Shiban music, string puppets, and Hakka wedding performances. Location: Hongkeng Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province. Fujian Tulou King Scenic Area is a world cultural heritage site located in Gaotou Township, Yongding District. The landmark building in the scenic area, Chengqi Building, was built during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its large number of rings and large scale. At its peak, more than 800 people lived there. In 1981, it was included in the Chinese Scenic Spots Dictionary and won the title of "King of Earth Buildings". It competes with Chinese famous places such as the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. It is a Hakka earth building that attracted the attention of architectural experts earlier. The Fujian residential stamps issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of China in 1986 used Chengqi Tower as the pattern. In addition to Chengqi Tower in the scenic area, there are also Parkview Tower, Shize Tower and Wuyun Tower, which are all included in the World Heritage List. Location: Gaobei Village, Gaotou Township, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province. Chuxi Tulou Ancient Village Scenic Spot is a world cultural heritage site. It is a majestic group of tulou in Fujian, with 5 round buildings and 31 square buildings. The scenic spot is not only large in scale, but also has the characteristics of "concentration, beauty, ancientness, specialness, and well-known". It is a tourist destination for cultural and leisure experience. "Jiqing Building", a national key cultural relic protection unit, is a round earth building with a long history and special structure among Fujian earth buildings. Not a single iron nail was used in the construction of the entire building. The 72 stairs and the nearly 2-meter-thick raw earth wall have experienced more than 600 years of wind, frost, snow and rain. Location: Chuxi Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province. The ancient village of Zhongchuan has created what historians and writers call the incredible "Zhongchuan cultural phenomenon", and is known as "the best hometown of overseas Chinese in the world" and "a family of civil and military families". This is the former residence of Mr. Hu Wenhu, the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader and king of snake oil. . The representative buildings in the scenic area include the Hu Wenhu Memorial Hall - Hubao Villa, the most beautiful pagoda in western Fujian - Hubao Pagoda, the Hakka treasure - Hu Family Temple, Hu Wenhu's former residence, as well as the Fuzi Tower shaped like the word "Fu" and other wonders of earth buildings. Location: Zhongchuan Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province.Longyan · 45 km from Dabu
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town was originally named Changjiao, but gained fame after the film "The Knot" was filmed here. The ancient village subsequently adopted the movie's name and has now become a highly popular stop in the Fujian Tulou area. The attraction consists of three parts—Yunshuiyao Ancient Town, Hegui Building, and Huaiyuan Building—stretching along the Changjiao River. The ancient village sits in the middle, with the two tulou buildings at either end of the river, all connected by a walkable route. The five-story Hegui Building stands out with its striking square structure, a rare tall rectangular tulou. What's more remarkable is that it was built entirely on marshland, supported by pinewood piles that have held firm for over 200 years, earning it the nickname "Noah's Ark on land." In its central courtyard lies a small sunken pebble area that remains perpetually damp - stepping on it and gently stomping reveals subtle vibrations beneath your feet. The compound also features two ancient wells positioned close together: one with clear water and the other with turbid water, locally called the "yin-yang wells." In contrast, the Huaiyuan Building embodies a different character. This concentric circular tulou features an ancestral hall named "This Is the Room" at its inner ring's center, which once served as the Jian family's private school. Its intricately carved beams and rafters showcase exquisite craftsmanship, inviting close examination of the tulou's interior artistry. Nestled between buildings, this ancient town invites leisurely exploration: A dozen century-old banyan trees line the stream with aerial roots dipping into the water. Cobblestone paths wind along the bank beside creaking waterwheels, while stone bridges span murmuring streams where white ducks waddle—painting a pastoral scene.Nanjing County · 53.8 km from Dabu
Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster is nestled among the mountains of Nanjing, Fujian, and is the iconic architectural complex of Fujian tulou, often referred to as the "calling card" of Fujian tulou. It consists of five three-story tulou buildings: the square Buyun Building at the center, surrounded by the round Zhenchang, Ruiyun, and Hechang Buildings, and the oval Wenchang Building. This layout, with one square building at the center and four round ones encircling it, resembles a dining table setup, earning it the playful nickname "Four Dishes and One Soup." It has also been the ancestral home of the Hakka Huang clan since the Qing Dynasty until its final form in the 1960s. There are two unmissable perspectives to appreciate these tulou clusters: from the hillside viewing platform overlooking five earthen buildings resembling a blooming plum blossom amidst terraced fields—their rammed-earth walls turn golden in the evening light, perfect for photography; or from the valley floor after descending the winding road, where the stepped tulou complex appears to emerge dramatically from the mountainside, often likened by travelers to a "Potala Palace." The shifting roadside views alternately reveal square and round structures in ever-changing compositions. The tulou still houses the Huang family today, with laundry drying in the courtyard, chickens and ducks strolling through the alleys, and cooking smoke rising behind the yellow walls—a living tableau of Hakka life. The central Buyun building, constructed during the Qing dynasty, bears the name "Buyun" (ascending to the clouds), embodying the clan's hope for their descendants to excel in studies and official careers. Stepping inside and gazing up at the tiered wooden corridors, one can truly experience the spatial layout of communal living.Nanjing County · 45.4 km from Dabu
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What travelers say about Dabu
荣清爷February 19, 2026
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Hua'e Tower, located in Lianfeng Village, Dadong Town, Dapu County, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, was built by Lin Yuanyu in the 36th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1608). Because its round shape resembles a flower calyx, and also symbolizing the love and harmony between brothers, neighbors, and villagers, it was named "Hua'e Tower" (Flower Calyx Tower).
Hua E Building
wang181May 2, 2023
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Visit Tai'an Tower [Rose][Rose][Rose]
The gate of Tai'an Tower is very unique. At first glance, there is a majestic gate tower in front of you. A closer look reveals that the gate tower is actually embedded in the wall.
Tai'an Tower has a long history, a majestic and rugged scale, a reasonable and scientific layout, and rich cultural connotations. It is a great wonder of Hakka residential architecture and a cultural treasure in the history of Chinese and world residential architecture.
Tai'an Building
秒懂风景June 26, 2023
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The former residence of Zhang Bishi in Meizhou, Guanglu House, is located in Chelongping Village, Xihe Town. Facing east and west, facing Chelonggang and backed by Zhangxi River, the former residence was built in the 31st year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1905) and the project took seven years to complete.
Zhang Bishi's Former Residence
Anonymous userApril 21, 2025
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This is an ancient town in the mountains. The ancestral halls and cottages are well preserved. It is a gathering place for Hakka people with a long history, but it is far from Meizhou after all. I drove there this time, otherwise it would be difficult to make the trip. But it is worth a visit.
Baihou Ancient Town Tourist Area
Ann LWYOctober 21, 2026
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We visited Chuxi Tulou (初溪土楼) on a day trip after exploring Tianluokeng Tulou, and it was a nice experience overall. The traditional Hakka buildings and mountain scenery are beautiful, and the 晒秋 displays are especially attractive for taking photos. However, some areas feel a bit too commercial, which takes away a little from the original village atmosphere. Still, it’s worth visiting if you enjoy photography and want to capture some beautiful traditional Fujian scenery.
Chuxi Tulou cluster
zbz_不一样的天空September 2, 2020
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Pingshan Rice Terraces is located in Dadong Town, Dabu County, Meizhou City. It is a tourist attraction that integrates "viewing the terrace scenery, drinking magical spring water, the former residence of General Dan, and visiting characteristic folk houses". The natural ecology of Pingshan Terraced Fields is beautiful, and it enjoys the reputation of "Hakka Divine Field" because of its original shape and beautiful lines of thousands of acres of terraced fields built in the late Yuan Dynasty. The landscape here is different throughout the year. March to April is the season when rapeseed flowers are in full bloom; from May to June, the fields are full of water; from July to August, the rice grows and the green brocade is cascading; in October, the rice matures and the golden waves of wheat float. Rolling between the valleys, it’s such a beautiful scene of nature.
Pingshan Terraced Tourist Area
leeann118October 22, 2026
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A gentle breeze sweeps across the tea fields, turning the mountains green, filling the air with the delicate fragrance of tea. Walking up the stone steps towards the tea plantation, even worries seem to melt away in the breeze. Sitting down for a cup of freshly brewed Hakka tea, I steal a moment of tranquil mountain peace. Green mountains surround the tea fields, and even the clouds seem to slow their pace here.
Yearning Tea Plantation Tourist Attraction
LilyyaoyaoOctober 22, 2026
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These are very distinctive Hakka residences, quite large. Historically, they were large, round or square earthen buildings where Hakka people, migrating from the north, lived together as family units. They are architecturally unique, taking into account functions such as water access and defense, and represent traditional architectural culture. Worth seeing.
Fujian Tulou Yongding Scenic Area
M12***74October 8, 2026
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Surrounded by green mountains, the Changjiao River flows through the village. The ancient earthen buildings and towering banyan trees are full of charm. Away from the hustle and bustle, stroll along the ancient paths and immerse yourself in the leisurely years of an ancient Minnan village.
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town
Anonymous userAugust 2, 2026
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Four dishes and one soup, truly living up to the name. From above, it looks like a standard four dishes and one soup; but on site, each dish is unique and wonderful, with round, square, and oval shapes, organically combining different styles, fully demonstrating the superb wisdom of people in the past.
Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
