Yuchanglou

The circular Yuchanglou stands 18.2 meters tall with five stories, 270 rooms, and walls constructed from a combination of rammed earth and wooden beams.

Built in 1308 during the Yuan Dynasty, this residential structure originated from the collaboration of five families: Liu, Luo, Zhang, Tang, and Fan.

The building layout incorporates Chinese philosophy through five sections representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth elements, with a central ancestral hall.

Each of the 25 ground floor kitchens contains a private water well, while the upper floors serve specific purposes from grain storage to living quarters.

The structure features tilted wooden columns at angles up to 15 degrees, yet has maintained stability through centuries of earthquakes and weather conditions.

Location: Xiabanliao

Part of: Fujian Tulou

GPS coordinates: 24.59361,117.04167

Latest update: March 27, 2025 03:04