Daoyun Tulou
Daoyun Tulou is a scenic area in Chaozhou, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 道韵楼
- City
- Chaozhou
- Coordinates
- 23.9767458, 116.8230406
About Daoyun Tulou
Daoyun Tower, commonly known as the building, also known as the Bagua Tower, is located in Nanlian Village, Sanrao Town, a mountainous area in the northern part of Raoping County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. It was built in the 13th year of Chenghua (1477) in the Ming Dynasty and completed in the 15th year of Wanli (1587). It covers an area of about 10,000 square meters. Daoyun Tower is famous for its antiquity, largeness, wonder and beauty. It is the largest octagonal earth building ever discovered in China and the largest Hakka earth building ever discovered in China. Daoyun Tower faces south and faces north, in the shape of a trigram, with a circumference of 328 meters, a diameter of 101 meters, and a height of 11.6 meters. The three enclosed houses are 29 meters deep.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Daoyun Tulou with a local guide?
Open the Chaozhou page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.