Day 1 Xiamen (   ) |
Our English speaking tour guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at Xiamen Airport, then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore Xiamen City. You can stroll around the famous shopping area - Zhongshan pedestrian road, or visit the Nanputuo Temple if time permits. |
Xiamen | Xiamen is a typical littoral city with abundant tourist attractions such as islands, mountains, temples and parks. The well-known Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple are highly recommended. |
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[ Optional ] Nanputuo Temple: Situated at the foot of Wulaofeng (Mountain of Five Old Men) and facing the sea, Nanputuo Temple is deemed to be one of the must-go tourist places in Xiamen, Fujian Province. Even if you are not interested in Buddhism, you will find the place a scenic area providing you with a refreshing experience. |
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Day 2 Xiamen ( B,L ) |
In the morning, we will drive to Nanjing County, visit oval-shaped Tianluokeng Tulou, Yuchang Tulou, Taxia Village, Heguifang Tulou. In the afternoon, drive to Hongkeng, Yongding County, the most concentrated of all earthen house clusters. Stay overning in Fuyu Hakka Tulou (pubilc toilet, no air-condition, local people's house). |
The Hakka Tulou in Nanjing | There are many architectural designs of tulou in this area with a well-concentrated distribution of clusters, rectangular, round, triangular, pentagonal & octagonal. |
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[ Optional ] Xiamen cuisine: Xiamen cuisine represents that of the whole of Fujian. It is one of the eight most famous Chinese cooking styles. In past years, Xiamen cuisine has diversified, forming a unique flavor that can be described as simultaneously mild, tasty, light, crisp and slightly spicy. It is particularly famous for seafood, herbal dishes, Putuo vegetable dishes and local snacks. |
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Day 3 Xiamen ( B,L ) |
Visit the Zhencheng Tulou, Fuyu Tulou, Kuiju Tulou, Rusheng Tulou, Chengqi Tulou, the biggest tulou in Yongding County following a very classical design with a large central hall. Visit Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Tonight we will stay in Yuqinglou Inn, a guest house in Chuxi Tulou Cluster |
The Hakka Tulou in Yongding | The Hakka Earthen Buildings (Tulou) is praised as a magnificent architectural work of village houses in the world for its long history, unique style, smart structure and magnificent scale. Hakka Earthen Buildings is a well-protected fortress in storey shape for the self-defense of Hakka people again…… |
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[ Optional ] Xiamen Nightlife: You will appreciate the lovely night scenery and participate in the colorful nightlife activities in Xiamen. The colored and sparkling lights decorated on the tall buildings especially along the Zhongshan Road and Siming Road make Xiamen more vigorous and lively at night. |
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Day 4 Xiamen ( B ) |
Morning is at your leisure in Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Lost of activities to see. Chuxi is the most beautiful Tulou. More original things.
Later today you will be transferred to Xiamen airport for your flight to your next destination. |
Chuxi Tulou Cluster | Chuxi is the most beautiful Tulou. It is far from the main road, it means less people visit it. It is not allowed to do many changes in the historical buildings as Tulou. So please be ready. It is quite good an experience to walk around the village, and lots of photo opportunities.
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[ Optional ] Gulangyu Island: Gulangyu is a small island to the southwest of Xiamen, covering less than two square kilometers. Aside from electromobiles, Gulangyu is free from all motor vehicles and is serenely peaceful. Architecture on the islet varies greatly in style, giving it the epithet "World Architecture Museum." |
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