Tianluokeng Tulou is known as the iconic building of Fujian Tulou and also a calling card of Fujian Tulou. Due to its appearance of four round tulous surrounding a square tulou, it is vividly called “Four Dishes and One Soup” by people. The shape of the tulou is like a blooming plum blossom, extremely wonderful and dazzling. It is also like a magnificent symphony of a quintet, playing resonantly among the green mountains and clear waters.
The road winds down along the mountain. As the viewing angle changes, the Tianluokeng landscape keeps magically changing. The round tulous sometimes come to the front and sometimes move back, and the square tulou sometimes hides and sometimes appears. When you come to the road at the bottom of the slope and look up, the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster is like the Potala Palace emerging into the world, towering majestically, solemn and magnificent, showing a magnificent golden splendor in the sun.
The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster is a typical and characteristic one among the Nanjing Tulous. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a must-visit place for tourists to visit tulous. Stevens Andre, an advisor to UNESCO, said that the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster is “a unique and mythical mountain architectural model in the world”. After Professor Lu Bingjie of Tongji University in Shanghai led his teachers and students to complete the “Actual Measurement Atlas of Round Stockades in Nanjing, Fujian”, he said, “If you haven’t seen the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, you haven’t really seen the tulous.
If you want to climb up to the tulou to see the specific living conditions and environment of the Hakka people, you can choose to pay 5 – 8 yuan and walk up along the narrow stairs. In addition, there are many local people selling tulou-related products at the entrance. Although the handicrafts are crudely made, the prices are very low. You can buy some to take back as souvenirs.
Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day throughout the year.
Parking: [Scenic Area Parking] Reference Price: Free; Address: Throughout the Scenic Area; Spaces: 1000. WIFI: Account: Smart Scenic Area; Password: No Password; Coverage: Full Coverage.
Dining: The scenic area has multiple restaurants, located near shopping stores and marked with prominent signs. It is possible to use Alipay/WeChat Pay. Convenience Stores: Multiple convenience stores are located throughout the scenic area in various regions.
