1-Day Nanjing Tulou Tour

Find Mulan's "Hometown" - the Fujian Tulou

When Mulan crosses the rice fields, riding a horse, to get back home in the Disney movie Mulan, you must surely be impressed by her beautiful hometown and the amazing house that she lives in. Although it is not the exact hometown of Mulan in China, the Fujian Tulou is definitely a living world heritage, bearing the history and the unique culture of the Minnan and Hakka people.

This 1-day private tulou tour will not only let you visit the must-see attractions but will also take you to an authentic tulou village where you can get out of the tourist crowds to discover the local Hakka people's lifestyle.

Tour Highlights

• Be amazed by a "missile weapon base", Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
• Walk in the oldest tulou, Yuchang Earthen Building
• Find the exact scene of Mulan's home in the movie
• Be invited by the Hakka people to their rooms

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A Truly Memorable Adventure We are so grateful to China Highlights for the perfect planning of our trip to Beijing! Our guide, Olivia Tian had deep knowledge of Chinese history and culture, she was adaptable to clients' needs and we really benefitted from her recommendations for restaurants and other activities. With her warm personality she helped us create many happy memories from Beijing. We hope to come back some day and we shall certainly rely on the services of China Highlights again. more Apr 2024, Rossitza

The best of Beijing The Great Wall views were amazing. Shopping in Hutong and Quianmen Street were fantastic and the traditional Chinese restaurants were also fabulous. Thanks to Mark our tour guide who took care of everything we needed!!! more Apr 2024, Jodie W

Excellent private tour in Beijing with Ethan as our super guide Ethan our guide has been super helpful and very resourceful to adapt to new situation like on the day to go to the Great Wall our daughter got sick and he was able when I asked him in the morning to change it to the day after (not easy with all pre booked tickets). His level of English was good and he also good adapt his speeches to our daughter. We really appreciated him and would definitely recommend him as a guide. more Apr 2024, Christophe

Suggested Itinerary

Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the morning. You will drive for about 3 hours from Xiamen to Nanjing.

Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster will be the first attraction you visit. It is composed of four round earthen buildings and a square one. It is one of the most magnificent and well-preserved Hakka fortresses. Your guide will give you detailed information about who built these earthen buildings, how they were built, and their advantages. We will drive you to a high vantage point so that you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the cluster.

Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster

Yuchang Earthen Building is a skewed building. It was built in 1308 and is one of the oldest existing tulou. This five-story earthen building is most famous for its tilted pillars. The most extreme one is slanted at a 15-degree angle. There are five highlights in this building for you to discover. Let your guide uncover its secrets.

Yuchang Earthen Building

Hekeng Tulou Cluster is one of the six tulou clusters that belong to the World Heritage Site, the Fujian Tulou. However, it is not affected by tourism very much. The local Hakka people keep to their traditional lifestyle in the earthen buildings, which have different shapes. This tulou cluster is depicted as being Mulan's hometown in the movie Mulan. You will see the real earthen building where Mulan lives in the movie. The Hakka people are happy to invite you into the living room of their earthen building and show you the upstairs floor. This might not be available in other tulou clusters. Have a cup of local tea and listen to the stories about their families. It is a great chance to get close to the Hakka people's lifestyle and culture.

Mulan's home

Tulou family visit

Trip Notes

1. About the Physical Demands

This 1-day tour doesn't include a long walk. It is not difficult for seniors and kids. In the area around Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, you will travel in your private car if there are no more than four people in your group. Otherwise, you will need to travel in a shuttle bus. When you visit Hekeng Tulou Cluster, you will be dropped off at the entrance and will then need to walk for about 15 minutes to reach the main earthen buildings.

2. Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the tulous is from April to November. You will see the earthen buildings surrounded by rice fields, tea bushes, or fruit trees.

3. Tailor-Make Your Tour

This is a suggested itinerary for a private tour. It can be customized according to your interests and needs. Let your travel advisor know what you prefer to do and he/she will make a unique 1-day tulou tour for you.

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