5 Days Fujian Tulou & Xiamen Tour

Welcome to Xiamen, the Garden City on the Sea! After being picked up from Xiamen airport, we will travel along the 31-kilometer-long Golden Ring Road, also known as the five-color road due to its blue sea, golden beach, green grass, red track, and gray highway. This scenic route will provide an enjoyable seaside ride and breathtaking views.

Next, we will visit the South Putuo Temple, first built in the Tang Dynasty. The temple is famous for its collection of Buddhist cultural relics, including a Burmese jade carving of the Buddha and important Buddhist texts. At the top of Wulao Peak, you can enjoy a bird's eye view of Xiamen University and Xiamen Port.

Following our temple visit, we will stop at Xiamen University, known for its location beside the mountains and near the sea. The university features unique buildings that blend Chinese and Western architectural styles, making it one of the most beautiful universities in China. You can also take beautiful photos here with your partner. We will then visit a Xiamen landmark—Zhongshan Road—where you can admire its unique arcade buildings and historical relics to experience the city's rich history and culture or engage in some free shopping.

After breakfast, take a 3-hour scenic drive to see the earth buildings in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City.  You'll visit the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, which is composed primarily of four round and one rectangular earthen house. It is one of the most magnificent and well-preserved Hakka Castles in the area. The village is also listed as a Famous Historic Cultural Village in China for its typical cultural regional system.

Next, visit Yuchanglou. Built in 1308, it is one of the oldest existing Tulous. This five-story earth building is most famous for its tilted pillars, with the most extreme slanted at a 15-degree angle.

Then, go to Taxia Village, an exquisite Hakka village located in a valley in Shuyang Town. There are more than 20 earthen buildings of different shapes built along the bank of a clear brook that flows through the entire village. Another major attraction is Zhang's Clan Ancestral Hall. Next to a pond, 20 stone flagpoles rise like a stone forest in front of it. Zhang's Clan Ancestral Hall is listed among the key cultural relics protected at the national level and is one of the most well-preserved ancient clan houses in China.

Following this, drive 30 minutes to Gaobei Tulou Cluster to visit Chengqilou. It is the largest of the earth buildings located in Gaobei Tulou Cluster, about three hundred years old, and made up of four concentric circular buildings. This "King of Round Earth Buildings" has altogether 400 rooms and used to house 80 families, more than 600 people in its prosperous days.

After the tour, transfer to Yongding for an overnight stay.

In the morning after enjoying a delightful breakfast, we will visit the Yongding Hakka Folk Culture Village, which is a great place for tourists to experience traditional Hakka culture. Upon entering the earth building, you will immediately feel a deep sense of history and a gentle atmosphere. After lunch, we will transfer to visit the Gaobei Hakka Building and see the Chengqi Building, Wuyun Building, Shize Building, and Qiaofu Building, before transferring back to Xiamen.

Today, start your day by exploring Xiamen. Our first destination is Gulangyu Island. Take a stroll around Gulangyu Island and admire the old consulates, churches, and other European-style buildings. While there, make sure to visit two attractions: Sunlight Rock Park and Shuzhuang Garden. Spend some time in Shuzhuang Garden, a beautiful seaside garden, and then walk to the famous Piano Museum, which houses a collection of 80 rare old pianos from around the world. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, and you can also go shopping on Zhongshan Road.

After breakfast, your guide and driver would send you to the airport/train station to catch the flight/train to your next destination or back home. Wish you a pleasant journey!