Chuxi Tulou Cluster
初溪土楼群
A village of earthen roundhouses hidden in deep mountains and terraced fields, built along the hillsides and dotted through the landscape. It is less commercialized and has a more authentic feel.
Chuxi Village lies in Xiayang Town, Yongding District, far from the county seat. It is the most authentically preserved of the Yongding earthen roundhouse villages. Thirty-six tulou are spread across the valley and hillsides. Among them, Jiqing Lou, built in 1419, is one of the oldest surviving round tulou in Yongding, and each household has its own staircase, giving it a unique layout. Yuqing Lou and Shengqing Lou are also part of the World Heritage listing. A viewing platform on the slope opposite the village overlooks the tulou, terraced fields, and bamboo groves, and the views are best at dawn when cooking smoke and mist rise. The village has a strong local atmosphere and fewer visitors than Hongkeng, so it suits a slow walk. Admission is charged separately, and prices follow the scenic area's official listing. Getting there: hire a car from Hongkeng for about an hour on winding mountain roads. You can stay in village guesthouses.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Huanji Lou
- Nanxi Tulou Valley & Yanxiang Lou
- Zhenfu Lou
- Zhongchuan Village & Hubao Villa
- Hongkeng Tulou Cluster & Zhencheng Lou
- Yuchang Lou
- Chengqi Lou (Gaobei Tulou Cluster)
- Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster