in a tulou, every family’s door is open, making all households feel like one big family. but once a door is closed, each home still keeps its own small space of freedom. hakka tulou are treasures of chinese culture, they hold both a big family and a small community, a model of harmony in the countryside.
today, many tulou still have residents living inside, coexisting in harmony with the building and nature. some tulou have been renovated, while keeping their original look, into places like hakka family-tradition halls, culture exhibition spaces, or wedding venues. these new uses help preserve and pass on tulou and hakka culture, giving these thousand-year-old buildings fresh life.
