There are four main clusters of tulous with many others scattered in between and around the main attractions.
Hongkeng Tulou Cluster Scenic Spot (æ´ªåå楼群)
This world heritage site contains some beautiful tulou of all different shapes - around, square, U-shapes. Zhencheng Lou æ¯æ楼 is the highlight and Rusheng Lou å¦å楼 is the smallest tulou. It is located across the street from the Tulou Bus Station in Liulian. A point to note is that Zhencheng Lou is the government showcase unit and is therefore heavily padded up for touristy appeal.Those who know avoid the place, simply because everything looks so unnaturally spick and span, not to mention the overabundance of souvenir stalls. But it's rear gate is where the public transport stops and picks passengers whether to or from Yongding or Xiamen.
Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (ç°èºå)
On a slope of the Hudong Mountain, sits five tulou - three circular, one oval and in the middle a square tulou. The locals call this place si wan ee tang literally four bowls and a soup.These were built over 600 years between the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the 1960s.At nights, the place is lighted up with multicoloured lights and do make fantastic postcard perfect pics. However, you have to stay the night, most probably at the lodgings provided by the lady operating a local style teashop. But be prepared for a long and boring night after the initial excitement with your photographing done.
Yuchang Earth Building (è£æ楼)
Twenty Five generations have lived in this tulou, even though its leaning up to 15 degrees in places.The slant mentioned is what makes the inhabitants proud. For whatever the reason their ancestors used crooked beams and columns, these have withstood the test of time.And Chinese tourists particularly looked forward to marvel at this curious crooked building.
Gaobei Tulou Cluster Scenic Spot (é«åå楼)
This the largest of the tulous and is on the route from Xiamen to Liulian. The main building is called Chengqi Lou æ¿å¯æ¥¼.
Chuxi Tulou Cluster Scenic Spot (å溪å楼群)
This is perhaps the most picturesque of the tulou clusters, and is located approximately 30-40 minutes south of Liulian.