“China-Fujian Tulou-Housing“

Fujian Tulou Housing – A View From The Roof Top

Fujian Tulou

I HOPE YOU FIND IT INTERESTING AND ENJOYABLE AS WELL. WE ARE TRAVELING TO SOUTHEAST CHINA TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS CALLED “FUJIAN TULOU.”

It is essentially an ancient Chinese version of an apartment dwelling that is derived

from the essential need of a family unit, and the idea that 2 person’s or more are

better for protection. So is the physical structure of these unit’s. They are a

somewhat primitive form of a regional vernacular Architecture that met their

social and political needs during that time period. Most of these structures were built

around the 15th and 20th century, and they are still being used.

Fujian Tuloust village from a distance. The concept seems to provide for a stable family unit by supporting all age groups, however, without the upgrades that are usually a part of modern development. These structures are not for the average family here in the United States. In these building’s there are many generations of the same family and a history that can be shared, and passed on through the ages. This is a big contrast even when compared to the major cities up and down the eastern coastline of China in general. There are often times hundreds of people living in just one of these structures.

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The Fujian Province of China: Link

While in the Fujian Province area, take the Wuyi Mountain tour and see some beautiful countryside.

“Wuyi Mountain Region of the Fujian Province”