Fujian Tulou Weather, Best Time to Visit Nanjing & Yongding Tulou

Temperature: 17~30℃

Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Fujian Tulou. The temperature of this month is generally pleasant. And the rainy season won’t come until the late May. No matter where you visit, you will find good weather to go out for sightseeing. Besides, spring is an off-peak time, and thus you may have more opportunities to avoid the crowds and find good deals on accommodation and tours.

Spring is also the season for ploughing, which marks the start of cultivation. During this season, local Hakka people flat their land and then sow the prepared seeds into the fields. The primitive farming life of this time of year attracts many photographers.

What to Wear

T-shirt, thin jean and thin coat.

Fujian Tulou Spring Activities

1) Visit the so many Tulou (earthen buildings) of Yongding Tulou and Nanjing Tulou, like Chengqi Building and Zhenyuan Building in Yongding and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster in Nanjing, to savor the ancient wisdom of Hakka people and explore their history and old stories.

2) Capture great photos of the harmony countryside in Fujian Tulou, with Hakka locals and their oxen working in the wet fields next to amazing Tulou buildings.

3) Enjoy hiking at Chuxi Tulou Cluster, the most primitive Tulou area in Yongding with beautiful rice terrace view.

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Temperature: 26~34℃

Summer is the hottest season of Fujian Tulou. However, even in this peak season, the temperature is usually below 35℃ (except at noon). With temperature rises, row upon row of neatly planted seedlings thrive, adding beautiful green color in this remote area. Though summer brings more bright sunshine to this region, it is also rainy and foggy. Rain is part of everyday life there. Over half of each month in summer is rainy. Light rains may make this region more mysterious, whereas some heavy rains may disrupt your tour plan. Therefore, you are suggested to carefully check the weather forecast before you go.

What to Wear

short sleeves, long trousers, a functional, lightweight raincoat and a pair of shoes to wear in the rain.

Fujian Tulou Summer Activities

1) Take 1~2 days to get close to some Tulou of this region. Go inside the buildings to explore their different but marvelous design and to discover their history and ancient stories. The best Tulou areas include Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster in Nanjing and Hongkeng Tulou Cluster, Chuxi Tulou Cluster and Gaobei Tulou Cluster in Yongding.

2) Stay overnight at one of your favorite Tulou to enjoy the charming cool inside the unique building surrounded by mud.

3) Meet flickering fireflies at Taxia Village in Nanjing Tulou. Those sparkling creatures dancing in the summer nights will make you feel like being in the Milky Way.

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Temperature: 18~33°C

Autumn is another period of best season to visit Fujian Tulou. The summer heat gradually disappears and the pleasant and mild feeling comes back. The golden autumn is also the season for harvest, and the whole countryside could be an oil painting, with local Hakka people busy working in the fields. In addition to the rice grains, autumn is also the time for persimmon. Hakka people pick fresh persimmons, and then dry them under the bright sunshine. Rows and rows of persimmons are drying in the open space in front of the Tulou buildings, which is really interesting.

What to Wear

T-shirt, thin jean and thin coat.

Fujian Tulou Autumn Activities

1) Have an-in-depth visit of at least 3 Tulou or at least one Tulou cluster. Famous Tulou include Chengqi Building (the King of Tulou), Zhencheng Building (the Prince of Tulou), Yuchang Building (The Tilting Tulou), etc. And the most popular Tulou areas include Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster in Nanjing and Hongkeng Tulou Cluster, Chuxi Tulou Cluster and Gaobei Tulou Cluster in Yongding.

2) Hike up to the observations to admire the golden rice terraces and autumn harvest scenes of Hakka people at this peaceful countryside. Bothe the panorama view of Chuxi Tulou Cluster, Nanxi Tulou Cluster and Hekeng Tulou Cluster are great.

3) Join the locals to do harvest and experience the same price and joy that the farmers doing.

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Temperature: 11~24℃

Winter is the coldest time in Fujian Tulou. However, the temperature never drops below 5℃, which is quite pleasant. Snow is rare in Fujian Tulou, and even if there is unexpected snow, it usually melts soon after hitting the ground. However, the temperature varies a lot in the day and night in winter. Therefore, you are suggested to bring a thin down jacket with you.

With temperature drops, the annual busy farming ends gradually. And it is the time for celebrating and worshiping. Some of the grandest Hakka festivals come in winter, like New Year Festival, Zuo Dafu, etc. All the festivals are celebrated on fixed dates of the lunar calendar, like the 23rd day of the 10th lunar month, the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, etc. However, the exact dates in solar calendar are not fixed.

What to Wear

sweater, long pants, thin down jacket or cotton-padded jacket.

Fujian Tulou Winter Activities

1) Visit Tulou (earthen buildings) as you like. Go inside those castle-like buildings you prefer most to explore its history and decent design. Those sacred Tulou in Yongding, including Chengqi Building and Zhencheng Building, are the best recommends for history and culture lovers, while Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Yuchang Building and Hegui Building are more recommended for the visitors who are interested in the unique Tulou appearance. Want more primitive Tulou? Chuxi Tulou Cluster may be better for you.

2) Embrace the Hakka festivals with the locals. Enjoy the cheerful lion dance show, dragon dance show, puppetry there.

Hottest Chosen Fujian Tulou Winter Tours:
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A Classic Tulou Tour includes the visits to the most popular and best-preserved Tulou clusters, including Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster in Nanjing and Gaobei Tulou Cluster and Hongkeng Tulou Cluster in Yongding. Such a Fujian Tulou Essence Tour needs about 2~3 days around.

3 Days Classic Xiamen and Fujian Tulou Tour

For the visitors in hurry or looking for a short Tulou tour, they also prefer the one-day side trip from Xiamen. Usually, they firstly spend one or two days in Xiamen, and then make the transfer to Fujian Tulou. During the Tulou day, they will wake up early in the morning and then drive or take a private car to explore Fujian Tulou. Spending the entire day at Nanjing Tulou or Yongding Tulou is the hottest choice. Also, some may explore the Tianluokeng in Nanjing and Gaobei/Hongkeng in Yongding together.

Looking for an in-depth visit of Fujian Tulou? You are suggested to spend 1~2 days more to visit Chuxi Tulou Cluster, Nanxi Tulou Cluster and Yunshuiyao Scenic Area.

If you have more days in Fujian, you are also high recommended to extend your tour to Wuyi Mountain and Xiapu Mudflat. Wuyi Mountain is a sacred World Nature and Culture Heritage Site that offers you beautiful natural Karst beauty and sublime Buddhist and Taoist culture. Xiapu Mudflat is a wonderland for photographers. Its amazing mudflat scenery shinning under the ever-changing light and tide can create great images. About 2~3 days more are needed for a Wuyi Mountain tour. And another 2~3 days are suggested to visit Xiapu.

5 Days Xiamen, Nanjing Tulou & Mount Wuyi Discovery Tour (Xiamen + Nanjing Tulou + Mount Wuyi)

Besides, the Tulou Huangshan tour is also popular. These two amazing sites are only 4.5 hours away by bullet train. And there are frequent trains available every day! About 6 days or so will be good for such a natural, cultural and adventurous tour!

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