Hekeng Tulou Cluster
河坑土楼群
More than ten square and round tulou are densely packed in a mountain valley in Shuyang Town, Nanjing County. Seen from above, the layout resembles the Big Dipper, and the cluster is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Hekeng tulou cluster is in Hekeng Natural Village, Qujiang Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County. More than ten square and round tulou are spread along a small stream and the hillsides. The arrangement of several of the round tulou looks like the Big Dipper when seen from above. The cluster is part of the 2008 'Fujian Tulou' UNESCO World Heritage listing. The buildings date from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republican era. Chaoshui Lou, Chungui Lou, and Yongqing Lou are in relatively good condition, and villagers still live here. A viewing platform on the hill behind the village offers panoramic photos. Hekeng lies on the Nanjing tulou route, about 8 kilometers from Tianluokeng. It is best reached by hired car or private car, and it can be linked with Yunshuiyao and Taxia.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shiqiao Village & Shunyu Lou
- Taxia Village
- Yunshuiyao Ancient Town & Hegui Lou
- Huaiyuan Lou
- Chengqi Lou (Gaobei Tulou Cluster)
- Yuchang Lou
- Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
- Hongkeng Tulou Cluster & Zhencheng Lou