Hakka Culture Village of Yongding
Fujian · China
Afterwards, enjoy safe and comfortable transfer back to Xiamen and drop off at your hotel to conclude the trip.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hakka Culture Village of Yongding
Hidden deep in the misty mountains of Fujian province lies an architectural phenomenon that seems almost extraterrestrial at first glance. Welcome to the Hakka Culture Village of Yong-ding, the heart of the Fujian Too-low…
Listen in the app2The Rammed Earth Walls — Ancient Bio-Concrete
Step close to the exterior of one of the large circular Too-low and run your hand over the surface. What you are touching is a masterwork of ancient material science. …
Listen in the app3The Ancestral Hall — The Spiritual Center
Walk through the main gate into the central courtyard. At the very heart of the Too-low, you will always find the Ancestral Hall. …
Listen in the app4Vertical Living — The Floor Hierarchy
Look up at the multi-tiered wooden balconies that circle the courtyard. A typical Too-low rises three to five stories, and each level has a specific function in the clan's daily life. …
Listen in the app5The Fortified Gate and Defense — The Upper Windows
Let’s turn our attention back to the perimeter, but from the inside looking out. Look at the top floor. …
Listen in the app6Water and Sustainability — The Clan Wells
In every Too-low courtyard, you will find at least one or two stone-lined wells. These were the lifelines of the community. …
Listen in the app7The Modern Tulou — UNESCO and Revival
As we conclude our walk through the village, notice the signs of the 21st century. After the 1980s, many Too-low were in danger of being abandoned as young people moved to cities for work. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave the Hakka Culture Village and look back at the silhouettes of the Too-low against the mountain backdrop, I hope you carry away a sense of the extraordinary spirit of the 'Guest People.' These buildings are far more…
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What is Hakka Culture Village of Yongding?
Hakka Culture Village of Yongding 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 | 24.6509, 116.9732 |
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