Zhen Cheng Lou, Longyan, Fujian, China
Zhencheng Lou is the largest and Rusheng Lou is the smallest tulou. For the real story, though, seek out the smaller tulou, where family life still abounds. A point to note is that Zhencheng Lou is the government showcase unit and is therefore padded up for touristy appeal. Those who know avoid the place, simply because everything looks so spick and span. However, many families do live in the tulous, and before and after the tour busses leave it is a quiet and lovely place to explore. Its rear gate is where the public transport stops and picks up
Epic China Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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