Ta'xia Village
Fujian · China
After the tour, you will have a good rest on the comfortable vehicle during the 2.5-hour drive back to Xiamen. You will be transferred back to your hotel, airport, train station or any other places in downtown Xiamen like a restaurant or a bar if you like.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ta'xia Village
Welcome to Ta'xia Village, often referred to by travelers as the 'Venice of Fujian.' This picturesque settlement, founded approximately 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, offers a strikingly different atmosphere from the…
Listen in the app2The S-Shaped River and Stone Bridges
The defining feature of Ta'xia is the river that flows through its center. Let us stand on one of the ancient stone bridges to observe how the village has grown around this waterway. …
Listen in the app3Deyuan Tang — The Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall
We now come to Deyuan Tang, the ancestral hall of the Zhang clan, which is one of the most significant and well-preserved examples of its kind in Fujian. Built approximately 200 to 300 years ago, this hall is the spiritual heart…
Listen in the app4The Stone Lantern Pillars — Honoring Scholarship
Just outside the ancestral hall, you will see a series of tall, slender stone pillars topped with decorative lanterns. These are the famous 'Scholar Pillars' of Ta'xia, and they are a unique testament to the village's commitment…
Listen in the app5Riverside Life and the Art of Mahjong
As we walk back toward the river, you will likely see groups of villagers gathered around small tables, deeply engrossed in games of Mahjong. This is an essential part of the 'leisurely lifestyle' for which Ta'xia is famous. …
Listen in the app6Local Flavors — Bamboo Shoots and Sweet Potato Chips
No visit to Ta'xia is complete without exploring its culinary offerings, which are deeply rooted in the local landscape. As you wander through the village, you will see many vendors selling traditional snacks. …
Listen in the app7The Diversity of Earth Buildings
While the river is the star of Ta'xia, the village also boasts an impressive variety of earth buildings. Unlike the uniform clusters found elsewhere, Ta'xia features a mix of circular Tulou, square Tulou, and traditional U-shaped…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through Ta'xia, we hope you have felt the unique spirit of this village. It is a place where the grandeur of Hakka architecture is softened by the presence of the river and the gentle pace of life. …
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What is Ta'xia Village?
Ta'xia Village is a place in Fujian · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.6188, 117.0501 |
| Last updated |