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Yongding Hakka Tulou Museum
The Yongding Hakka Tulou Museum (永定土楼博物馆) documents the Hakka (客家) people and their famous earthen tower houses (土楼) in the Yongding County of Fujian. The tulou are massive rammed-earth circular and rectangular fortress-houses built by Hakka communities from the 12th century onward.
Yongding · history museum2026-10-19
Quick Answer
Is Yongding Hakka Tulou Museum worth visiting?
The museum of the Hakka (客家) people and their famous earthen tower houses (土楼) — UNESCO World Heritage site in Fujian. ¥50 combined ticket.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | ¥50 combined ticket covers major tulou clusters. |
| Hours | 8:00-18:00. Open year-round. |
| Recommended duration | 2-3 hours including tulou visit. |
| Best time to visit | April through October. Spring and autumn best. |
| How to get there | High-speed train to Longyan (龙岩), then bus to Yongding (1.5 hours). From Xiamen by bus: 3 hours. |
| English signage | Partial |
Why visit
The Hakka tulou are one of China's most distinctive architectural traditions — thousands of people living in single massive circular or rectangular earthen buildings. The UNESCO designation covers the finest examples.
Collection highlights
- Chuxi (初溪) Tulou cluster — best-preserved tulou cluster
- Yuchang (裕昌) Tulou — "Sloping Building" with tilting pillars
- Fuyuan (福裕) Tulou — the largest tulou at the site
Tips
- Stay overnight in a converted tulou guesthouse
- The experience of sleeping inside a tulou is unique
Frequently asked questions
What is a tulou?
A tulou (土楼) is a rammed-earth fortified house built by Hakka communities in Fujian and Jiangxi. They are typically circular or rectangular and house entire clans of hundreds of people.
How do I visit the actual tulou from Yongding Hakka Museum?
The museum is in the Yongding County tourist center. The actual tulou (土楼) clusters — Chuxi (初溪), Yuchang (裕昌), and Fuyuan (福裕) — are in surrounding villages, 20-40km from the museum. Take a local bus from Yongding (¥15-25) or DiDi (¥60-80). The ¥50 combined ticket covers the major clusters. Stay overnight in a converted tulou guesthouse for the full experience.
Can I stay overnight inside a tulou and what is that experience like?
Yes — several tulou in the Chuxi cluster have been converted into family-run guesthouses. Staying inside a tulou is one of the most memorable experiences in Fujian — you sleep in a traditional Hakka clan building, eat home-cooked Hakka food (try the Hakka salt-baked chicken, 盐焗鸡), and wake up in the morning with the circular courtyard view. Budget ¥200-400 per night. The experience suits those who want an authentic cultural immersion over hotel comfort.