Fujian Tulou Homestay: Exploring a 140-Year-Old Chinese Home

We Stayed in a 140 Year Old Chinese Home - Fujian Tulou Homestay

Destination:ChinaCity:XiamenPopulation:4.3 million
We Stayed in a 140 Year Old Chinese Home - Fujian Tulou Homestay
James and Keli2021-05-1611 min

For a short weekend trip, we flew to Xiamen to visit the famous tulous two hours outside of the city. We knew we were staying in a local families home, but did not expect to stay in a 140 year old home.

We are James and Keli, previously Two Tickets Around the World. We are originally from Kansas in the United States and after many years of traveling during our holidays together, we took a leap of faith and moved to China. While we teach English during the week, we use our holidays and weekends to explore the different wonders of China.

Once the borders open, we'll continue our adventures exploring the rest of the world. Until then, let's explore China together.

--- James and Keli
May 16, 2021, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Fujian Tulou trip
  2. 0:26Introduction of James and Keli
  3. 0:42140 year old house
  4. 1:07Hunan to Fujian
  5. 2:15Eldest brother's house
  6. 3:35Ancestral chamber
  7. 4:37Inn's history
  8. 7:07Exploring the village
  9. 8:33Mazu temple visit
  10. 10:22Lunch at homestay

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For a short weekend trip, we flew to Xiamen to visit the famous tulous two hours outside of the city. We knew we were staying in a local families home, but did not expect to stay in a 140 year old home. Support us monthly on Patreon! We have monthly tiers to help support us on the road while we...

Attractions in this video: Fujian Tulou, Mazu Temple