Tingzhou Baxi Tower长汀 八喜楼

八喜楼的历史可追溯至宋代，最初为汀州古城墙的重要附属建筑，兼具防御与瞭望功能，是古代汀州城军事防御体系的关键组成部分。其名称中的 “八喜” 源于汀州客家文化中的 “人生八喜” 民俗 —— 即 “添丁、婚嫁、乔迁、升学、祝寿、得宝、从军、经商”，这八个场景涵盖了客家人一生中的重要节点，楼名既体现了对美好生活的向往，也成为客家民俗文化的具象载体。
建筑形制上，八喜楼遵循传统中式楼阁风格，坐落在汀州古城墙的制高点之一，整体为砖木结构，飞檐翘角，雕梁画栋，细节处融入了客家建筑特有的装饰元素（如木雕窗花、砖雕纹样等）。历经数百年风雨，八喜楼曾多次损毁与重修，现存建筑为近年依据历史形制修复而成，既保留了古楼的历史风貌，又增设了文化展示区域，如今成为展示汀州客家历史、民俗、建筑文化的重要场所，也是游客感受汀州古城韵味的必访之地。
The history of Baxi Tower dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Initially, it was an important auxiliary structure of the ancient city wall of Tingzhou, serving both defensive and observation purposes, and was a key part of the ancient Tingzhou's military defense system. The "Baxi" (Eight Blessings) in its name originates from the Hakka folk custom of "the Eight Blessings in Life" in Tingzhou, which refers to eight important life events of the Hakka people: the birth of a child, marriage, house-moving, admission to a school, birthday celebration for the elderly, obtaining a treasure, joining the military, and engaging in business. These eight scenarios cover the key milestones in a Hakka person's life. The name of the tower not only embodies the aspiration for a better life but also serves as a concrete carrier of Hakka folk culture.