# Yangchan Earthen Building (阳产土楼)

Southern Anhui, Anhui Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Getting there:** From Huangshan, take a bus to Shexian Bus Station, then a shuttle heading to Foling Tou (outer Yangchan earthen buildings) via Dachakou, Zhoujia Village or Xinxikou. From there, take a shared ride or walk to Yangchan.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Nature

## About Yangchan Earthen Building

The villagers of Yangchan make use of local materials: they lay bluestone from the surrounding area for paths and bridges, and build their homes from red-clay soil and timber. The result is rows upon rows of densely packed earthen buildings. Unlike the elegant white walls and black tiles of traditional Hui architecture, Yangchan's earthen buildings are simple and full of rustic beauty. The clusters follow the contours of the mountains, taking on countless shapes, with sensible layouts and staggered arrangements. They reflect a harmony between people and nature and display the distinctive character of mountain dwellings, forming a picture that is mysterious, ancient, majestic and beautiful.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1289. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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