Yongding District Travel, Longyan City, Fujian Province
Yongding District, Longyan City, Fujian Province – the hometown of the UNESCO World Heritage Tulou buildings. It features attractions such as Yongding Tulou, Tianzi Hot Spring, and Chuxi Tulou Cluster, offering a perfect combination of Hakka culture experience and hot spring relaxation in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Hakka Culture Tour in Yongding District
Tulou Exploration, Hot Spring Wellness, Hakka Culture Experience
Morning: Explore Yongding Tulou Cluster and appreciate the architectural charm of the UNESCO World Heritage site; Afternoon: Experience Tianzi Hot Spring and enjoy the comfort of natural hot springs; Evening: Stay at a Tulou homestay or hot spring hotel.
- Tulou Homestay
- Tianzi Hot Spring Resort Hotel
- Yongding Urban Area Hotels
- Hakka Stuffed Tofu
- Yongding Beef Balls
- Taro Dumplings
- Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens
- Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken
- Please respect the daily life of local residents when visiting Tulou
- Bring your own swimwear for the hot spring area
- Temperature difference between morning and evening in mountainous areas is large, keep warm
- Advance reservation required for experiencing Hakka folk activities
Morning: Visit Chuxi Tulou Cluster and experience the original ecological Tulou village style; Afternoon: Visit Hakka Folk Culture Village to deeply understand Hakka traditional culture and folk customs.
- There are tourist special lines from Yongding urban area to each Tulou cluster
- Attractions are far apart, chartered car or self-driving is recommended
- Walking is required inside the Tulou cluster
- About 20 minutes drive from urban area to Tianzi Hot Spring
- Yongding Tulou Cluster: ¥90
- Chuxi Tulou Cluster: ¥70
- Tianzi Hot Spring: ¥198
- Hakka Folk Culture Village: ¥60
- Tulou clusters are scattered, it is recommended to choose key ones to visit
- You can hire a local guide to explain the history and culture of Tulou
- Experience folk activities such as making Hakka Leicha (thunder tea)
- Buy special souvenirs such as Tulou models and Hakka costumes
Must-Try Food in Yongding District
Hakka Stuffed Tofu
A characteristic traditional dish of Yongding. Seasoned minced meat is stuffed into tofu, pan-fried first and then stewed. The tofu is tender and the filling is delicious, which is a must-have dish for Hakka banquets.
Yongding Beef Balls
Made from high-quality yellow beef manually beaten, with a chewy and crispy texture and delicious soup. It can be cooked in soup or stir-fried, and is one of the most representative snacks in Yongding.
Taro Dumplings
A traditional Hakka snack. The outer skin is made of taro and tapioca flour, wrapped with minced meat, shiitake mushrooms and other fillings. After steaming, the outer skin is chewy and the filling is delicious, which is a must-have food for festivals.
Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens
A classic Hakka dish. Selected pork belly is steamed with preserved mustard greens. The meat is crispy and rotten, the preserved mustard greens are fragrant, and it is not greasy, which is an important dish for Hakka banquets.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, rapeseed flowers bloom around Tulou
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for outdoor sightseeing
- Avoid rainy season (June-August) as dirt roads may be muddy and difficult to walk
- Hakka Stuffed Tofu
- Yongding Beef Balls
- Taro Dumplings
- Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens
- Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken
- Tickets: About ¥200-300
- Accommodation: ¥150-400 per night
- Catering: ¥80-120 per day
- Transportation: ¥100-200
- Total: ¥400-800
- How to get to Yongding District? → There are regular buses from Longyan Station to Yongding, about 1 hour drive
- How long does it take to visit Tulou clusters? → 2-3 hours are recommended for each Tulou cluster
- Do I need to book hot spring in advance? → Advance booking is recommended during peak season
- What are the special souvenirs in Yongding? → Tulou models, Hakka rice wine, Yongding dried vegetables