Xiqing Lou

It is in the central part of Chuxi Village, to the southeast of Jiqing Lou. Facing the north and covering an area of 400 square meters, this rectangular Tulou was also built in 1849, the 29th year of the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty. With inner corridors, it is 3 storeys in height, 27 meters in width and 24 meters in depth. There are 20 rooms and 2 halls on the first floor and 23 rooms on each of the 2nd and 3rd floors. There is no window on the ground and 2nd floors. The Tulou is provided with 2 staircases and 2 gates. The back hall serves as the ancestral hall.

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Fujian Tulou Added to World Heritage List

07 Jul 2008

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