Chuxi Tulou Cluster, Earthen communal dwellings in Yongding County, China
The Chuxi Tulou Cluster features multiple circular and rectangular buildings constructed with rammed earth walls reaching heights of five stories.
Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1419, Jiqing Lou stands as the largest structure in the cluster, containing 53 rooms on each of its four levels.
The buildings demonstrate the Hakka community lifestyle, with extended families sharing living spaces and maintaining traditional customs across generations.
Visitors can reach the site by taking buses from Xiamen or Fuzhou to Yongding County, with local guides available for detailed architectural tours.
The circular design and massive scale of these structures led CIA analysts in the 1960s to mistakenly identify them as missile silos.
Part of: Fujian Tulou
GPS coordinates: 24.54890,116.90200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:54
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