Eryi Building: largest single Tulou in Fujian Province(1/5)

Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows Eryi Building, the largest single Fujian Tulou, or earthen building, in Dadi Village, Southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)

Built for 30 years, Eryi Building was completed in 1770. It covers an area of 9,300 square meters and has a diameter of 73.4 meters. It is a key cultural heritage structure under state protection.

Fujian Tulou is a type of Chinese rural dwellings of the Hakka people in the mountainous areas in Fujian. Its layout features an enclosure wall with living quarters around the peripheral and a common courtyard at the center.

Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows Eryi Building, the largest single Fujian Tulou, or earthen building, in Dadi Village, Southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)

Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows Eryi Building, the largest single Fujian Tulou, or earthen building, in Dadi Village, Southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)

Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows Eryi Building, the largest single Fujian Tulou, or earthen building, in Dadi Village, Southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)

Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2021 shows Eryi Building, the largest single Fujian Tulou, or earthen building, in Dadi Village, Southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Dongming)