A family farm, open to the world.
Welcome to Tian Yuan Bang!
Hi everyone, I'm Weihe, the founder of Tian Yuan Bang. I've learned biodynamic farming at Emerson College in the UK and spent some time abroad. That's how in 2015, I had the idea of creating this village, following the concept of "Life is education": a place where children and families learn by doing, connect with nature, and carry on Hakka traditions, the culture where I come from.
Indeed, TYB is located in Huiyang city, in the heartland of Hakka people, one of China's most influential and widely spread ethnic groups, with communities across the globe. This area is famous for its unique Hakka round houses (围屋), ancient fortified villages that blend architecture, family culture, and wisdom of living in harmony with nature.
Our goal and values
Tian Yuan Bang (田园帮) literally means “field and garden community”, which perfectly reflects who we are and our goal : a place where people can live in harmony with nature by connecting with the countryside and traditions. Today we are a growing community of 60+ families.
Through our activities, we convey our values:
- Learning by Doing
- Eco & Sustainable Living
- Hakka Culture & Heritage
- Community Co-Creation
What we do
We are committed to show rural life so that the urban people, especially children who are far away from nature, know agriculture and ecology: understand how food is produced and reaches their plate, learn traditional crafts, and cherish the precious environment and resources.
For more than 10 years, we've been sharing our love for nature, welcoming families and volunteers from all around the world. We found that the richest experience our community could get is when cultural exchange happens between volunteers from abroad and local families. Learning from each other's experiences helps us grow together.
The farm as classroom.
The table as community.
Organic & Biodynamic
No shortcuts. We farm the way our grandparents did — reading the seasons, feeding the soil, trusting the process.
Learning by Doing
Plant a seed, harvest a vegetable, cook a meal. Especially for children from cities who've never touched real earth.
Genuine Hospitality
You stay in our home. You eat what we grow. We're not a resort — we're a family, and we treat every guest like one.
