Geling, Mountain village in Fujian Province, China.
Geling is a mountain village in Fujian Province located at the intersection of several mountain paths, featuring traditional Chinese architecture and stone-paved walkways throughout. The buildings are tightly clustered and follow the contours of the sloping terrain.
The village developed during the Ming Dynasty as a strategic point along trade routes connecting coastal areas with inland regions. This connection to regional commerce shaped its early growth as a crossroads community.
Residents practice traditional farming in the terraced fields around the village, growing rice and vegetables using techniques passed down through generations. These methods shape both the landscape and the daily rhythm of life here.
The village is best reached by bus from Fuzhou to the nearby town of Mindong, where local shuttle services operate during daylight hours. Most visitors arrive during months with milder weather when the paths are more easily navigable.
The houses blend Hakka and Minnan building styles in distinctive ways, reflecting the mixed origins of the people who live here. This architectural combination is seldom seen so clearly in a single settlement.
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