- Hua’an Earth Buildings Tour - Commence your excursion with a convenient hotel pickup in Xiamen at the time you select. Embark on a 2-hour picturesque journey to the serene and enchanting Hua’an Earth Buildings, where you’ll delve into the region’s history and culture. As you traverse through Fujian province, take in the stunning landscapes. Witness the UNESCO-recognized marvels upon your arrival at the Hua’an Earth Buildings. En route, you’ll pass numerous tea plantations where you have the opportunity to wander and explore. Proceed to the Eryi Building, a prime example of China’s traditional residential architecture, renowned for its grandeur, architectural ingenuity, functional layout, and meticulous preservation. Next, visit the Nanyang Building, a unique earth structure with dual concentric circles facing south, encompassing 3,100 square meters, standing 13.25 meters tall, and with an outer circle diameter of 51.6 meters. Conclude your tour with the Dongyang Building, erected in the 22nd year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1817) by Jiang Zongsi, a scholar of the imperial academy and descendant of Jiang Shixiong. Positioned at the base of a mountain shaped like a lion, south of the Eryi Building, this square earth building is likened to the lion’s footprint. Your journey concludes with a return trip to Xiamen, culminating in a drop-off at your hotel.
- Experienced tour guide
- Driver with private car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Gratuities(optional)
- Lunch
- Admission tickets
Nowadays there are 68 earth buildings remaining in Hua’an. Though small in number, Hua’an Earth Buildings reflect distinctive local characteristics and are of great historic, artistic and scientific value. Therefore they are a special and vital part of Fujian Hakka Earth Building. Totally different from the Yongding Hakka Earth Building in layout, Hua’an Earth Buildings were the fruit of the culture of local residents, and are in a class of their own.Compared to other scenic spots, the Hua’an Earth Buildings are less known to the public, therefore, the visitors there are comparatively fewer, meaning you can have ample time to enjoy this fairly quiet place and get to know the history and related culture of Hua’an Earth Buildings.Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead! Meanwhile, a local guide will accompany you to visit all the top attractions there. Have the freedom to choose different vehicles to suit your traveling party.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
