Taxia Village

　　   Taxia Village in Shuyang Town, Nanjing County, is the central hub for visiting the tulou (earthen buildings) of Zhangzhou. It is a beautiful village surrounded by flowing water and dotted with tulou structures. Most visitors stay here overnight and also take the opportunity to explore the village’s natural scenery.

　　   Taxia Village is a Hakka community where almost all residents share the surname Zhang. In earlier years, many villagers ventured “down to Nanyang” (Southeast Asia), primarily to Thailand and Myanmar. After achieving success abroad, they returned to build roads and bridges, bringing honor to their families. As a result, this small village boasts five uniquely styled bridges.

　　   Taking a stroll through Taxia Village is a great choice. Some call it the “Little Zhouzhuang of Southern Fujian” or a “hidden paradise.” A small river winds gently through the valley, and the tulou structures in the village are built along the water and up the hillsides. The tulou range in age from several hundred to just a few decades and stand quietly in various architectural styles. Their earthen walls, black tiles, and red couplets take on a dreamy hue under the slanting rays of the setting sun.