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Rural dwellings stand as proud legacies in Fujian By WANG HAO,CAO DESHENG and HU MEIDONG in Yongding, Fujian | China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-15 07:21 Share Tourists photograph tulou in Tianluokeng village, Zhangzhou city, Fujian. HU GUANGHE/XINHUA
In valleys filled with thick vegetation, different-sized circular and rectangular buildings with faded yellow clay walls lie scattered in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian province.
Surrounded by captivating mountains and enticing streams, the dark-brown wooden roofs of these tulou, (earthen buildings) in the city s Yongding district look magnificent at sunset.
A type of rural dwelling in Fujian combining accommodations and fortifications, these architectural wonders have attracted attention at home and abroad in recent years. They are arranged in a way that enables them to blend in with their surroundings, providing visitors with breathtaking views and peace and quiet.