The easiest and most convenient way to get to the tulou is from Xiamen by direct bus. Other options include a bus through Longyan or the train through Yongding or Longyan. Be sure to check the bus and train timetables before departure. Xiamen also has multiple bus stations, so pay close attention to the station name.
From Xiamen, there is a direct bus to Hukeng æ¹å at 9:10AM from Xiamen's Hubin Bus Station æ¹æ»¨åé¿é汽车ç«. There are also seven buses to Yongding that depart from 7:10AM to 4:00PM every day from the Hubin Bus Station. All buses pass the village of Liulian å è, which is the most convenient base for exploring the tulous. The Liulian bus station is also frequently referred to as "Tulou Station" å楼汽车ç«. It takes around 3.5 hours to travel from Xiamen to Liulian.
There is also frequent bus service from Xiamen to Longyan, but you will have to transfer buses in Longyan. The journey from Longyan to Yongding is approximately one hour, and from Longyan to Hukeng is approximately two hours.
The nearest train station is Yongding. There are two daily trains from Xiamen to Yongding K230 and K298 that take approximately 6.5 hours. There are also six trains daily from Xiamen to Longyan that take approximately 5 hours. From both train stations buses and mini-vans are available to take you to the tulous.
If you intend to see as many tulous as you can, it's best you find your way to pronounced Woo Kang village, where the government showcased unit is, and stay at the many lodgings available right where your bus or taxi drops you.
