| 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. |
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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| [ 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, the temperature is pleasant, don't need AC). Sometimes the road condition is not so good, and we have to spend more hours on road, we might not be able to visit all earthen house clusters list above. |
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 ] 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 against enemies. |
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| Day 3 Xiamen ( B,L ) |
| Today we will visit the Earth Buildings - Hakka Tulous in Yongding County. 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. After our visiting, transferred back to Xiamen. |
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 ] Hulishan Fortress: Hulishan Fortress is a nationally key historical and cultural site. It is the only cannon of the same type being left in the world. They surround the "King of the Cannon in the World" just like a myriad of stars surrounding the moon making a vivid representation of the stately appearance of its "Deterrent in the Southeast China". |
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| Day 4 Xiamen ( B,L ) |
| Ferry to visit Gulang Island, Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Piano Museum. Later transferred to Xiamen airport for the flight to Wuyishan. Be met at Wuyishan airport and drive to the hotel in Wuyishan National Park, a World Nature Heritage. |
Sunlight Rock | The highest point of Gulangyu Islet. Perched atop Sunlight Rock is a gigantic stone with a diameter of over 40 meters. A towering creation of nature and the symbol of Xiamen, it commands a panoramic view of the narrow channel between Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Islet. | Piano Museum | Piano Museum, which is finished on Gulangyu in January, 2000, is located in "Tingtao Pavilion" of Shuzhuang Garden. There are 40 more old pianos displayed in the museum, among which are rare and valuable gold-plating piano in the world, the oldest four-corner piano in the world and the oldest and bi…… | Shuzhuang Garden | Shuzhuang Garden creates infinite space by using a plot of slopes and take in all the sceneries that can be seen around the garden. A popular place for people who wants to enjoy a quite walk or admire the beautiful flowers. | 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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| [ Optional ] Jimei School Village (plus Kah-kee Park) : Jimei is the hometown of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, a renowned educator and leader of overseas Chinese. Nowadays, Jimei is one of the four most popular tourist sites of Xiamen City, especially for its academic atmosphere as well as pretty natural and social sights. |
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| Day 5 Xiamen ( B,L ) |
| Up to Wuyi mountain for your visiting. Later get down to the mountain to take bamboo raft cruising on the Nine-curve Stream. |
Wuyi Mountain | Many people have heard the name Wuyishan (Wuyi Mountain), but few really know anything about it. Those who first set eyes on the Wuyishan site might think its being classified merely as a mountain falls far short of doing it justice, as the river girding it is no less impressive than the mountain it…… |
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| [ Optional ] Wuyi Mountain: Many people have heard the name Wuyishan (Wuyi Mountain), but few really know anything about it. Those who first set eyes on the Wuyishan site might think its being classified merely as a mountain falls far short of doing it justice, as the river girding it is no less impressive than the mountain itself. |
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