Longyan Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️ 2-Day Tour of Longyan | Classic Combination of Tulou and Guanzhaishan・Suitable for All Groups

Introduction

Enjoy 2 days in Longyan! Take your parents to experience the profound history of the Tulou, accompany friends to check in at unique scenic spots, and let children enjoy fun cultural experiences. The whole family can have a great time and easily create wonderful memories.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Yongding Hongkeng Tulou Cluster → Gaobei Tulou Cluster
Day 2: Guanzhaishan → Gutian Conference Site

Daily Detailed Plan

🏯 Day 1: Exploring Hakka Tulou
📍 Yongding Hongkeng Tulou Cluster (5A)
Core Highlights: Features distinctive Tulou such as Zhencheng Lou "Tulou Prince" and Fuyu Lou "Palace-style Square Tulou," with unique architectural styles and rich cultural heritage.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00, recommended to arrive around 9 AM to avoid peak crowds
💰 Admission: 90 RMB per person, half price for students
📸 Photo Spots: Panoramic aerial shots from the viewing platform; inside the Tulou, shoot upward at the courtyard for stunning symmetrical compositions
📍 Gaobei Tulou Cluster (5A)
Core Highlights: Home to Chengqi Lou, known as the "King of Tulou," and a filming location for the movie "Big Fish & Begonia."
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
💰 Admission: Included in the Hongkeng Tulou cluster joint ticket; separate purchase requires additional fee
📸 Photo Spots: In front of Chengqi Lou with Tulou as the background
🍖 Recommended Dining: "Hakka Kitchen" inside the scenic area, must-try taro buns, stuffed tofu, and white-cut Hetian chicken, about 40 RMB per person
🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Du Lv · Tulou Culture Homestay, renovated from a century-old Tulou, offers an immersive Tulou cultural experience, around 200 RMB per person+
💡 Tips: The stairs inside the Tulou are steep; wear comfortable shoes

🌄 Day 2: Danxia Wonders and Red Tourism
📍 Guanzhaishan (4A)
Core Highlights: Famous for Danxia landforms, featuring attractions like Longevity Pavilion, One Line Sky, and Root of Life.
🕙 Opening Hours: Summer 7:30-17:30, Winter 8:00-17:00, recommended to visit in the morning
💰 Admission: Combined ticket for Guanzhaishan + Shimen Lake 120 RMB
📸 Photo Spots: Take distant shots at Longevity Pavilion; at Root of Life, use forced perspective to support the mountain peak
💡 Tips: The terrain is steep; wear non-slip shoes
📍 Gutian Conference Site (4A)
Core Highlights: Of great historical significance, an excellent place for red education.
🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
💰 Admission: Free, requires ID reservation
📸 Photo Spots: Front square of the conference site
💡 Tips: Maintain silence and follow rules during the visit
🍖 Recommended Dining: Quanjing Sandai in the city, must-try clear soup noodles and Hakka beef offal soup, about 30 RMB per person

✨ Longyan Survival Guide

1️⃣ Transportation: Longyan’s attractions are scattered. After arriving at Longyan Station by high-speed train, it is recommended to charter a car or rent a car. Chartering costs about 400 RMB/day, renting about 150 RMB/day; taxi starting fare in the city is 8 RMB.
2️⃣ Clothing: Wear a light jacket and T-shirt in spring for easy movement; short sleeves and shorts in summer with sun protection and mosquito repellent; long-sleeve shirts and light jackets in autumn; thick jackets and sweaters in winter, keep warm.
3️⃣ Taboos: Respect Hakka customs; do not touch items casually when visiting Tulou residents’ homes.
4️⃣ Accommodation: To experience Tulou culture, choose Tulou homestays; for convenience, select hotels near business districts or metro stations in the city.

🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs

① Liancheng sweet potato dried slices, about 20 RMB per jin, soft and glutinous, suitable for all ages.
② Changting dried tofu, about 15 RMB per bag, various flavors, easy to carry.
③ Boji rice cake, about 10 RMB per portion, vacuum-packed available, a local specialty snack.

Closing Interaction

Longyan’s Tulou and landscapes will surely touch your heart. If you come to Longyan, would you rather explore the history of Tulou with your parents or enjoy the beautiful scenery of Guanzhaishan with friends?