HOW TO GET HERE
For a printable version of the transportation guide, please see Resources for Guests.
Address
Qingxing Lou, Tianzhong Village, Shuyang Township, Nanjing County, Fujian, China.
中国, 福建省, 南靖县,书洋镇, 田中村, 庆兴楼.
General Directions
The nearest town/bus station is in Shuyang Township 书洋镇, about a 5-minute drive past
our tulou (coming from Xiamen or Zhangzhou). If you are in Shuyang, you have gone too far!
Off the main highway 562 coming from Xiamen (~130 km) or Zhangzhou, look out for the
signs for the “Tulou Museum” and “BIrthplace of Lu Xiulian.” 100m after these signs, stop
on the LEFT SIDE of the road at the small cluster of restaurants/rest stops; this is Tianzhong
Village. The entrance to the small road leading to our tulou (Qingxing Lou) is jto the left of the
Xiang Yun Fan Dian 祥云饭店.
Walk or drive down the small road and you will see our tulou at the end. It’s the big round one
-- you can’t miss it.
Address
Qingxing Lou, Tianzhong Village, Shuyang Township, Nanjing County, Fujian, China.
中国, 福建省, 南靖县,书洋镇, 田中村, 庆兴楼.
General Directions
The nearest town/bus station is in Shuyang Township 书洋镇, about a 5-minute drive past
our tulou (coming from Xiamen or Zhangzhou). If you are in Shuyang, you have gone too far!
Off the main highway 562 coming from Xiamen (~130 km) or Zhangzhou, look out for the
signs for the “Tulou Museum” and “BIrthplace of Lu Xiulian.” 100m after these signs, stop
on the LEFT SIDE of the road at the small cluster of restaurants/rest stops; this is Tianzhong
Village. The entrance to the small road leading to our tulou (Qingxing Lou) is jto the left of the
Xiang Yun Fan Dian 祥云饭店.
Walk or drive down the small road and you will see our tulou at the end. It’s the big round one
-- you can’t miss it.
OPTION 1: Private car/van/bus
If you are traveling with a larger group, it is worthwhile to hire a driver/car for your travels to Qingxing Lou. Most drivers and companies will know where the Nanjing Tulou Tourist Center is for the purposes of pricing;
OPTION 2: Xiamen-Shuyang Bus (fastest public transportation option)
Busses depart Xiamen Hubin Long Distance Bus Station at 8:30am and 12:10pm daily. For the return trip, they depart from Shuyang at 7:30am and 2:25pm daily.
If you speak Chinese, you should ask the driver to stop at Tianzhong Village, near Xiang Yun Fan Dian, before you get to Shuyang (it’s on the way). If you do go all the way to Shuyang, you can hitch a ride to Tianzhong (actual taxis are rare, but you can ask around for a ride/driver -- should be ~10RMB); it should be a 5-minute ride.
If you are feeling ambitious and have packed lightly, from Shuyang you can walk about 25
minutes along the river, across a bridge, and along the highway for a bit to Qingxing Lou, Tianzhong Village (you will definitely need to ask for directions along the way - there is no signage).
OPTION 3: Xiamen-Nanjing County Bus
Busses depart Xiamen frequently for Nanjing County (~2 hrs). From there, you can call for a
rideshare or find a local bus (~1 hr drive). Again, if any bus is going to Shuyang, ask them to
stop at Tianzhong Village on the way.
1. Xiamen-Nanjing Bus schedule (as of 07/2012)
2. Call center for car/rideshare from Nanjing County to Shuyang Township: 135 9969 2869
OPTION 4: Rideshares from Xiamen-Zhangzhou-Nanjing-Shuyang
If you speak Chinese, you can call a series of "car dispatch centers" to get cab/rideshares at flexible schedules and pick-up locations. You should double-check prices before confirming.
Rideshare, Xiamen to Zhangzhou: 0596 635 6099 30 RMB/person
Then to Nanjing County: 0596 787 7777 18 RMB/person
Then to Tianzhong/Shuyang: 135 9969 2869
If you are traveling with a larger group, it is worthwhile to hire a driver/car for your travels to Qingxing Lou. Most drivers and companies will know where the Nanjing Tulou Tourist Center is for the purposes of pricing;
OPTION 2: Xiamen-Shuyang Bus (fastest public transportation option)
Busses depart Xiamen Hubin Long Distance Bus Station at 8:30am and 12:10pm daily. For the return trip, they depart from Shuyang at 7:30am and 2:25pm daily.
If you speak Chinese, you should ask the driver to stop at Tianzhong Village, near Xiang Yun Fan Dian, before you get to Shuyang (it’s on the way). If you do go all the way to Shuyang, you can hitch a ride to Tianzhong (actual taxis are rare, but you can ask around for a ride/driver -- should be ~10RMB); it should be a 5-minute ride.
If you are feeling ambitious and have packed lightly, from Shuyang you can walk about 25
minutes along the river, across a bridge, and along the highway for a bit to Qingxing Lou, Tianzhong Village (you will definitely need to ask for directions along the way - there is no signage).
OPTION 3: Xiamen-Nanjing County Bus
Busses depart Xiamen frequently for Nanjing County (~2 hrs). From there, you can call for a
rideshare or find a local bus (~1 hr drive). Again, if any bus is going to Shuyang, ask them to
stop at Tianzhong Village on the way.
1. Xiamen-Nanjing Bus schedule (as of 07/2012)
2. Call center for car/rideshare from Nanjing County to Shuyang Township: 135 9969 2869
OPTION 4: Rideshares from Xiamen-Zhangzhou-Nanjing-Shuyang
If you speak Chinese, you can call a series of "car dispatch centers" to get cab/rideshares at flexible schedules and pick-up locations. You should double-check prices before confirming.
Rideshare, Xiamen to Zhangzhou: 0596 635 6099 30 RMB/person
Then to Nanjing County: 0596 787 7777 18 RMB/person
Then to Tianzhong/Shuyang: 135 9969 2869
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
You might search for "Nanjing Tulou" for more information and to orient yourself.