Zhenchenglou

The circular building features a double ring structure with an outer ring of 184 rooms across four stories and an inner ring containing 32 rooms on two levels.

Constructed in 1912 by descendants of a tobacco merchant, this tulou incorporates both Chinese Fengshui principles and Western architectural elements like Greek columns.

The structure demonstrates traditional Hakka communal living arrangements, with multiple families sharing the circular building while maintaining individual living spaces.

The rammed earth walls combined with bamboo reinforcements create natural temperature regulation throughout the seasons and provide protection from external elements.

The building layout follows eight trigrams of Bagua, dividing the outer ring into four distinct segments with specific functions for different family activities.

Location: Hongkeng

Part of: Hongkeng Tulou Cluster

GPS coordinates: 24.66324,116.97346

Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:28