Taxia

Taxia (塔下村) is a small village in Nanjing County and is nearby Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (田螺坑土楼群). Nanjing County is on the western edge of Fujian Province, west of Zhangzhou and south of Longyan, near the border with Guangdong Province. Most visitors come here to see the Fujian Tulou, literally "earth buildings" but also translated as "roundhouses"; these are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Taxia Halal Travel Guide

Taxia is part of the Route A of the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster park. The entrance fee of ¥100 for adults (students ¥50) includes the village Taxia and the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster and Yuanglou Tulou.

Travel to Taxia

From Xiamen Fanghu Long Distance Bus Station there are frequent buses to Nanjiang.

From Nanjiang bus number 6 (¥20) brings you to the Park entrance. From there you can take a "Park bus" to Taxia or directly to the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (¥25).

Get Around

GPS 24.619|117.047 Taxia is small so you can just walk around. To visit the Yuanglou Tulou (3 kilometers) and the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (7 kilometers) from Taxia you can walk, hitch-hike or take the park bus. Notice that the park bus service is common when it is not weekend or public holidays, so are the options for hitch-hikes.

From Taxia to Yuanglou Tulou there is an nice walking trail on the left side of the river. From Yuanglou Tulou to Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster you have to follow the road uphill for 4 km.

What to See

Taxia Village -

¥200/50 (incl. Tianloukeng Tulou Cluster, Yuanglou Tulou) - It is small village with some Toulus with a river in its centre. Between the banks of the river there are 11 stone arch bridges in different styles neighbouring a couple of toulus. apart from its natural beauty, Taxia is also famous for its ancestral temple of the Zhang clan with 24 symbolic stone flagpoles.

Tianloukeng Tulou Cluster -

¥200/50 (incl. Taxia, Yuanglou Tulou) - The Cluster consists four rotundas and one square tulou in the center. It is an arrangement that presents the Five elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth) in Chines philosophy. It is the simpyl the most famoust of the Tulous in Yongding County.

Yuchanglou -

¥200/50 (incl. Tianloukeng Tulou Cluster, Taxia) - Built in 1308 it is the oldest Toulu in Fujian Province. This 18.2-m+high building is an outcome of the shareholding system in the early times by the Lio, Luo, Zhang, Tang and Fan clans. They shared 250 rooms in 5 floors. There are 22 wells in each ground floor kitchen which surpass any other toulu in Fujian for the number. A ancestral hall is in the center of the round Toulu.

What to Do

In addition to visiting the main attractions, you can go for a walk in the surrounding area.

There is one nice walk (1½ hour) up to the mountain just above Taxia. The track starts left of the ancestral Temple of Taxia and goes up the mountain through the fields. At the top off the mountain, turn left and follow the path. At the fork, turn left and go downhill. The road will bring you back to the primary street just a few hundred meters from the parking lots at the village entry.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Taxia

Halal Food & Restaurants in Taxia

There are some Halal restaurants at the river front serving the tourists.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Taxia

Taxia - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Taxia, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Taxia. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Taxia and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Taxia. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Taxia. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTaxia: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Taxia.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Taxia: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Taxia, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Taxia.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Taxia, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Taxia, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Taxia and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Taxia, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Taxia, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Taxia without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Taxia is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Taxia.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are plenty of possibility to stay in Taxia. You can sleep in a renovated Toulu (¥280), in the international Youth Hostel (¥200 for a room) or in one off the numerous guesthouses (just chinese sights) in the village.

The Youth hostel is a bit hard to find, but they have a small and fancy cafe/restaurant at the river front. Just look for the flag of the International Hostel Association.

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