Chuxi Tulou cluster

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The Chuxi Tulou cluster is a remarkable collection of traditional earthen buildings located in Yongding County, Fujian Province, China. These unique, fortress-like structures, known as tulous, are circular or rectangular in shape and were historically built by the Hakka people. The Chuxi cluster consists of five large circular tulous and several smaller rectangular ones, all set against a picturesque backdrop of lush hills and terraced fields. These communal homes were ingeniously designed to provide protection and accommodate multiple families, featuring thick earthen walls and an inner courtyard.

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