China’s largest octagonal Hakka earthen house, Dàoyùnlóu is located in Raópíng (饶平), 53km from Cháozhōu. Six hundred villagers once resided in this stunning complex built in 1587; now only 100 remain. Ascend to the upper floors from unit 18 to admire the views and frescoes.
Buses to Raópíng (¥20, one hour) leave from the Cháozhōu main bus station. Change to a bus to the village of Sānráo (三饶; ¥11), another 50km away. From there, motor-rickshaws will take you to Dàoyùnlóu (¥5, 10 minutes).
