HAKKA EARTH BUILDINGS. YONGDING COUNTY

Ancient Fujian Toulou Buildings also known as Hakka Earth Buildings in Hakka villages scattered along the mountain side of the Fujian Province in southwest of China.

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Tours: http://www.weekend-china.com/chinaattractions/attraction_484.shtml
How to get there:
Regular buses: (CNY 43; three hours) run from the long-distance bus station in Xiamen to the main collection of earth buildings centred on Zhencheng Lou. Buses return to Xiamen at 7.30pm, 12.30pm and 2.45pm. The earth buildings are scattered across throughout and the best way to see a selection is to hire a driver for the day (Y400 per day).
Railway:  K298/K299 From Xiamen to Yongding; CNY 40

Lodging:
Zhenchenglou Earth Building Hostel
Location: Hakka Earth Building Folk Custom Cultural Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding County 364100

Fuyulou Changdi Earth Building Hostel
Location: Hakka Earth Building Folk Custom Cultural Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding County 364100
* A basic accommodation.
* English speaking employees
* Some rooms offer the internet service, but expect the speed to be slow.
* 60-100 yuan per night
* Shared bathroom facilities
* Reservation recommended.  Arrange via travel agency in China.

Yanxianglou Earth Building Hostel
Location: No.847-01 Xinnan Village, Hukeng Town, Yongding County 364100
* A basic accommodation with an outdoor bathroom.
* No English spoken by the owners.
* Quiet and peaceful.  Bring a book in case you get bored in the evenings.

Chuxi Earth Building Hostel
Location: Chuxi Earth Building, Chuxi Village, Xiayang Town, Yongding County 364100




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