Around Yongding, in southwest Fujian, are found unusual earth buildings known as Tulou.
These early circular structures were built by the Hakka people of northwest China during the Jin dynasty (AD 265-314) to protect themselves from bandits and wild animals.
These fascinating structures indeed resemble fortresses and were large enough to house entire clans. Many of them are still in use today, and the communal buildings hold bedrooms, wells, cooking areas, storehouses, all circling a central courtyard in the middle of which is found a temple. These amazing buildings are found in a gorgeous area dominated by mountains and ricefields, far from the busy coast of southern Fujian Province.
Once you arrive in Yongding, you will most likely be approached by a driver who will be happy to take you around all the tulou for around 200 yuan per day.
You could easily spend a couple of days here, as the tulou are truly unique and fascinating, and not one looks alike.
You are not likely to see any other tourists as this place is seriously off the beaten track.