Location: Nanjing County
Top Things to do in Nanjing County
6 Historic Sites in Nanjing County That You Shouldn't Miss
Nanjing County (simplified Chinese: 南靖县; traditional Chinese: 南靖縣; pinyin: Nánjìng Xiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lâm-chiūⁿ-koān) is a county under the administration of Zhangzhou City, in the south of Fujian province, People's Republic of China.
Restaurants in Nanjing County
1. Tulou de Fujian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Stephalopogous
Not many people know about the Tulous, gigantic multistory well-fortified fortresses in Fujian province, made by the Hakka and Minnan minority peoples from a mixture of mud, glutinous rice, bamboo and wood chips. There are over 30,000 of them still intact! Their shapes range from circular to square and have housed hundreds of people for centuries, some are even over seven hundred years old! The Tulous went relatively unnoticed by the world until the Cold War when US satellites picked up on these missile silo-looking buildings dotting the Chinese countryside. Of course, we had to check it out in case there were nuclear bombs being built. Since then, these buildings have gained popularity for being architectural marvels. In 2008, UNESCO declared them to be a World Heritage Site! We decided on the Tianluokeng (four dishes and one soup) cluster as we heard that it is most picturesque to visit. We took the train to Nanjing County, Fujian (not to be confuse with the city of Nanjing in Jiangsu Province) and road a bus over to Yushuiyao where we were staying in a Chinese homestay since all the Tulou rooms were booked. Each Tulou is still very much lived in by multiple generations and some let you rent a room in them. On your visit, you can also sample their locally grown tea or even have a home cooked meal inside them! Be prepared that if you go at it alone like we did, without a tour group, that it is not a short, easy journey! I think it took us over three hours to actually get there and then figure out our tickets and have our homestay pick us up. Even though traveling here is a hassle, it's worth it to see and experience these historic buildings.
2. Ta'xia Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By wileens - Singapore, Singapore
We came here as part of a walking tour offered by Tsing Pu Retreat and had a great time taking in the sights and sounds of the village. A must-visit if you are interested in seeing tulous and understanding the history behind the Hakka community.
3. Huaiyuan Tower
4. Zhangzhou Ancient Building
5. Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By josephg493 - Hong Kong, China
what a place to visit a traditional village with a few tulous in it. trees there were hundreds years old and a creek running through the village. clean, tidy, and welcoming. villagers selling local produce and snacks found nowhere else. villagers as guides to tell us stories and her own stories. couldn’t have asked for more.
