Daily Tour
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china, English
Overview
Up-to-12-pax boutique private tour · 1 booking = 1 private group · 100% no-shopping · no self-pay shows · no bus selling · no “meal shopping” · 4 nights hotel with breakfasts (incl. 1 night hot spring resort)
Discover Xiamen, Gulangyu and World Heritage-style Hakka tulou in 5 days: wander Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen Botanical Garden, sip coffee in China’s “First Villa” on Gulangyu, explore Yongding Hongkeng tulou including the “Tulou Prince”, enjoy Hakka round-basket and bamboo-tray banquets, soak in a 4-diamond hot spring hotel, then visit Zhangzhou Ancient City and the Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show”.
💯 True no-shopping guarantee – No arranged shops, no bus sales, no mandatory self-pay shows or “meal shopping”. If forced shopping occurs, compensation up to ¥500/person (subject to local policy).
🌿 Xiamen Botanical Garden (Wanshi Botanical Garden) – “Forest oxygen bar” with misty tropical rainforest, Tyndall light rays, strangler figs, aerial roots and a giant cactus & succulent zone.
🌊 Gulangyu Island – Sea Garden – World Heritage island with 3.5+ hours to follow the World Architecture Expo Route, see former consulates, churches and villas, plus afternoon tea and a stamping booklet.
🏡 “China’s First Villa” – Huang Family Garden – Coffee and afternoon tea inside the legendary villa where Nixon, Chiang Kai-shek and Lee Kuan Yew once stayed, overlooking Gulangyu’s streets and sea.
🏯 Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Tulou Cluster – “Tulou Prince” Zhencheng Lou, mini round tulou Rusheng Lou, Potala-style Kuiju Lou and mansion-like Fuyu Lou in one valley, plus a night tulou light show.
🍲 Signature local cuisine – Enjoy a Hong Kong-style dim sum lunch, Hakka round-basket lunch, Hakka bamboo-tray banquet (簸箕宴) and Minnan ginger duck during the tour.
💒 Hakka wedding & tulou joy – At the “Tulou Youxi” restaurant, watch (when available) a traditional Hakka wedding performance with local customs and costumes.
♨️ 1 night at a 4-diamond hot spring resort – Stay at Yongding Kedu International Hot Spring Resort (or similar), with complimentary hot-spring access for each room.
🏘 Zhangzhou Ancient City – Charming old quarter with “old street vibes, slow life, Minnan flavor, Republican-era style and Taiwan & overseas-Chinese ties”, often used as a film and variety show location.
🎭 Old Courtyard & “Minnan Legend Show” – 4A-level folk culture attraction and 360° indoor stage show tracing the roots of Minnan culture with live performance and multi-media.
🎓 Jimei School Village – Classic Tan Kah Kee architecture, Longzhou Pool and lakeside scenery for a nostalgic campus walk.
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Transport & Service
Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour (size matched to your group, up to 12 pax boutique minigroup).
24-hour private airport / railway station pickup and drop-off in Xiamen (one arrival + one departure).
Chinese-speaking driver and local guide service on touring days.
24-hour trip concierge (phone/message support).
Accommodation (4 Nights)
Xiamen (3 nights) – 3–5-diamond city hotels, such as:
3-diamond: Time All Seasons Hotel, Yiting Wanxiangcheng, etc.
4-diamond: Yishang Airport Hotel, Puyun Tianchen, Vanilla Garden, etc.
5-diamond: Juntai Hotel, Wanjia International, White Dolphin Hotel or similar.
Longyan / Yongding (1 night) – 4-diamond hot spring hotel, e.g. Kedu Hot Spring Resort or similar.
Daily buffet breakfast at hotels (normally 2 breakfasts per room).
Entrance Tickets (First Gate)
Gulangyu round-trip ferry (up & down island).
Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Tulou first-gate ticket.
Scenic area tickets as listed in the Chinese itinerary that require paid entry (excluding any optional sub-venues).
Meals
3 hotel breakfasts + 4 included main meals:
1× Hong Kong-style dim sum lunch.
1× Hakka round-basket lunch in the tulou area.
1× Hakka bamboo-tray banquet (簸箕宴) at Tulou Youxi.
1× Minnan ginger duck lunch.
Special Treats
Welcome “wedding joy” set at tulou: wedding candies, peanuts, Hakka rice wine, plus unlimited bottled water during the trip.
Insurance
Local travel agency liability insurance.
International / domestic flights or trains to / from Xiamen.
Meals not mentioned above (some lunches and all dinners are self-paid).
Personal expenses: drinks, extra snacks, room service, laundry, mini-bar, etc.
Optional tips for driver / guide.
Optional activities not clearly listed as included (e.g. Lujian night cruise, small in-park cableways, buggies).
Personal travel insurance.
Single-room supplement for solo travelers or those requiring their own room.
This is a strict no-shopping itinerary. Shops and snack streets inside scenic areas (e.g. Gulangyu Longtou Road, Zhangzhou old town) are not arranged shopping stops; purchases are at your own discretion.
| Day | Summary | Meals (B/L/D) | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Xiamen arrival · 24-hour private pickup · hotel check-in · free time in Xiamen | — / — / — | Xiamen city hotel |
| D2 | Nanputuo Temple · Xiamen University (exterior) · Xiamen Botanical Garden · Gulangyu Island & China’s First Villa | B / Hong Kong dim sum / — | Xiamen city hotel |
| D3 | Yongding Hongkeng Tulou: Zhencheng “Tulou Prince” · Rusheng · Kuiju · Fuyu · Hakka round-basket lunch · bamboo-tray banquet · tulou light show · hot spring resort | B / Hakka round-basket / Hakka bamboo-tray | Yongding hot spring hotel |
| D4 | Zhangzhou Ancient City · Old Courtyard & Minnan Legend Show · Jimei School Village | B / Minnan ginger duck / — | Xiamen city hotel |
| D5 | Xiamen hotel check-out · 24-hour private drop-off to airport / station | B / — / — | — |
Welcome to Xiamen, “garden city by the sea”.
Essentials —
Upon arrival at Xiamen Airport / Xiamen North Railway Station / Xiamen Railway Station / Wucun Coach Station, your private driver will meet you with a name sign and transfer you to your hotel. You only need to state your name(s) to complete check-in; some hotels require a refundable deposit (approx. ¥200–800/room) returned at check-out if no extra charges apply.
Free-time suggestions (own expense)
Explore the bustling Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Xiamen’s classic commercial strip with Nanyang-style arcade buildings.
Sample iconic snacks like tusan jelly, peanut soup, grass jelly, meat zongzi, sha-cha noodles and more.
Enjoy a relaxed evening walk to feel the “taste of Xiamen on the tip of your tongue”.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private pickup ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Check-in is usually after 14:00. If you arrive earlier, you can store luggage at the front desk and explore nearby until your room is ready.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = — / — / — ｜ Xiamen city hotel
From incense and rainforest mist to island villas and afternoon tea.
Essentials —
Today you’ll visit Nanputuo Temple, view Xiamen University from outside, stroll the lush Xiamen Botanical Garden, then cross by ferry to Gulangyu Island for architecture, lanes and China’s “First Villa” with coffee and afternoon tea.
Nanputuo Temple & Xiamen University (exterior)
Nanputuo Temple, founded in the Tang dynasty, is one of the most important Buddhist temples in South Fujian.
See Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, Great Compassion Hall, and statues of Maitreya, the Three-World Buddhas, Avalokitesvara, the Four Heavenly Kings and 18 Arhats.
Make a brief outside stop by Xiamen University for photos of one of China’s most beautiful campuses.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free entry (temple donations optional) ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Xiamen Botanical Garden (Wanshi Botanical Garden)
Xiamen’s city botanical garden, set between mountains and sea, green all year round.
Enter the “forest oxygen bar” tropical rainforest zone where fine mist hangs in the air and sunlight filters through to create beautiful Tyndall light beams.
Learn about fascinating rainforest phenomena: epiphytic plants, strangler figs, “flowers growing on old trunks”, buttress roots, drip tips and more.
Visit the succulent & cactus area, home to a two-story-tall cactus and many unique shapes – like lotus, beads or miniature trees – ideal for fun photos.
⏱ ≥90 min ｜ 🎟 Included: garden entry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Lunch – Authentic Hong Kong-style Dim Sum
Enjoy a local Hong Kong-style dim sum lunch, with small plates, steamed baskets and classic Cantonese-Minnan flavors.
⏱ ~60 min ｜ 🍽 Included: Hong Kong dim sum lunch ｜ 🚶 Easy
Ferry to Gulangyu Island & Heritage Walk
According to the day’s ferry schedule, board the boat to Gulangyu Island, the “Sea Music Garden”.
Ferry ride takes about 20 minutes; tickets for both directions are included.
On the island (total time ≥3.5 hours), follow the World Architecture Expo Route, with stops by:
The largest octopus sculpture in China (photo stop).
Former British and Japanese consulates (exterior).
Catholic church, Union Church, and Hai Tian Tang Gou (exterior).
Huang Rongyuan Hall (exterior) and the house of Zhong Nanshan’s grandmother.
Visit Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Garden, honoring the “Mother of Ten Thousand Babies”.
Check in at island-famous photo spots such as the “Most Beautiful Corner” and the “boat house” for your own travel snapshots.
⏱ ~3.5 h ｜ 🎟 Included: round-trip ferry ｜ 🚤 Ferry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Afternoon tea & stamping at Nangang Fish Shop / candy gift store
Visit Nangang Fish Shop / Sugar Gift souvenir store (~40 minutes) to:
Pick up your Gulangyu stamp booklet.
Enjoy fruit-flavor afternoon tea and local snacks.
⏱ ~40 min ｜ 🎟 Included: afternoon tea + booklet ｜ 🚶 Easy
This experience spot is not a compulsory shopping stop; free tasting and browsing, optional purchase only.
China’s “First Villa” – Huang Family Garden
Visit Huang Family Garden (Zhongdeji Villa), built by patriotic overseas Chinese businessman Huang Yizhu, known as “China’s First Villa” on Gulangyu.
Elegant European-style architecture, vintage chandeliers and carved doors&windows create a noble old-world atmosphere.
From the courtyard, enjoy views of Gulangyu’s streets, sea and greenery, while sipping coffee and afternoon tea with pastries.
The villa once hosted Chiang Kai-shek (five stays) and received notable international guests such as Nixon and Lee Kuan Yew, adding layers of historical charm.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Entry + coffee/tea included ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Free time & dinner on Gulangyu (self-paid)
About 40 minutes of free time on Longtou Road commercial street:
Try snacks, shop for souvenirs and take photos in popular spots like Zhang Sanfeng Milk Tea, Miss Zhao’s Shop, Tong Xiao Man and more.
Optionally walk to Hougangzai Beach to feel the sea breeze.
Return to Xiamen and your hotel in the evening.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / ✔ / — ｜ Xiamen city hotel
Hakka round earth buildings by day, hot springs by night.
Essentials —
Today you leave Xiamen for the Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Tulou cluster, often called a living museum of tulou architecture. Explore several famous tulou including the “Tulou Prince” Zhencheng Lou, enjoy Hakka round-basket lunch and bamboo-tray banquet, watch an immersive tulou light show, then relax in a 4-diamond hot spring resort.
Xiamen → Yongding Hongkeng Tulou
Pick-up from Gulangyu pier or Xiamen city pier and drive about 3 hours to Yongding.
Tulou areas are in the mountains with no direct highway, so the ride is longer; there is a 20-minute break at a highway service area en route.
⏱ ~3 h ｜ 🚘 Private car/coach ｜ 🚶 Easy
Hakka Round-Basket Lunch
Arrive at the tulou area and enjoy a Hakka round-basket lunch, featuring local specialties and farmhouse dishes to fuel up for the afternoon visit.
⏱ ~60 min ｜ 🍽 Included: Hakka round-basket lunch ｜ 🚶 Easy
Hongkeng Hakka Tulou – “Tulou Prince” Scenic Area
Spend about 4 hours visiting the Hongkeng tulou cluster, nicknamed the “Tulou Prince Museum”:
Zhencheng Lou – “Tulou Prince”: the most luxurious and ornate tulou, with twin circular rings, a central ancestral hall and rich carvings.
Rusheng Lou – “Mini Round Tulou”: one of the smallest round tulou, compact yet complete.
Kuiju Lou – Potala-style tulou: tiered layout stepping up the hillside.
Fuyu Lou – government-mansion-style tulou: resembles a small Chinese yamen with courtyards and halls.
The tulou and surrounding terraces, streams and villages form a pastoral scene often described as a “mythical mountain architecture museum”.
⏱ ~4 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Hongkeng tulou ticket ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Hakka Bamboo-Tray Banquet at Tulou Youxi
Dinner at Tulou Youxi Restaurant, enjoying a Hakka簸箕宴 (bamboo-tray banquet) with a variety of dishes served on large bamboo trays.
When available, watch a Hakka wedding performance: see traditional dress, processions and rituals that reflect the solemnity and charm of Hakka marriage customs. (If the performance is suspended due to local reasons, there is no refund.)
⏱ ~60 min ｜ 🍽 Included: bamboo-tray banquet ｜ 🚶 Easy
Immersive Tulou Light Show (3D Projection)
After dinner, enjoy an immersive night-time tulou light show at Zhencheng Lou, telling the story of Hakka migration and life through 3D projections and lighting.
Summer schedule: roughly 19:00–21:00; winter: roughly 18:30–20:30 (subject to scenic-area updates).
⏱ ~30–40 min ｜ 🎟 Included (if operational) ｜ 🚶 Easy
Yongding Hot Spring Resort – Kedu International (or similar)
Transfer to Yongding Kedu International Resort for a hot spring stay. Each room includes 2 complimentary hot-spring entries.
Hot spring tips
Bring your own swimsuit/swim trunks and a set of clothes to change after soaking.
Use body lotion or moisturizer after the bath; bring sunscreen for daytime outdoor areas.
Resorts usually provide slippers and towels; consider a waterproof pouch for your phone.
Avoid soaking on a completely empty stomach or immediately after a very full meal; keep 1–2 hours interval.
Guests with severe heart disease, high blood pressure or other conditions should consult a doctor first and soak with caution.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / ✔ / ✔ ｜ Yongding hot spring hotel
Old streets, Minnan culture show and nostalgic campus views.
Essentials —
After breakfast, head to Zhangzhou Ancient City, then back to Xiamen to visit the Old Courtyard Scenic Area and watch the “Minnan Legend Show”, followed by a stop at Jimei School Village before returning to your hotel.
Zhangzhou Ancient City
Drive about 1.5–2 hours to Zhangzhou Ancient City, located in the bustling commercial center yet preserving many historic buildings and traditional neighborhoods.
Famous for its five features: “old street charm, slow life, Minnan flavor, Republican-era style and Taiwan & overseas-Chinese ties”.
A popular filming location for celebrities and variety shows because of its unique atmosphere and well-preserved old streets.
⏱ ≥60 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Lunch – Minnan Ginger Duck
Enjoy a local Minnan ginger duck lunch, with warming flavors and classic side dishes.
⏱ ~60 min ｜ 🍽 Included: Minnan ginger duck ｜ 🚶 Easy
Old Courtyard Scenic Area & “Minnan Legend Show”
Visit Old Courtyard Scenic Area (4A), with traditional Minnan red-brick courtyard houses and folk culture displays.
Stroll ethnic & folk-style streets, experiencing reconstructed Minnan fishing villages and old houses.
Watch the 360° indoor “Minnan Legend Show”, a stage performance with six chapters:
Chaos & birth of Ludao (Xiamen);
Island under fire & heroic resistance;
Voyages to Nanyang;
Fishing village dreams;
Descendants of the dragon;
Blessings for China.
The show uses music, dance, acrobatics and multi-media to condense the spirit and history of Minnan culture.
⏱ ~120 min ｜ 🎟 Included: Old Courtyard + show ｜ 🚶 Easy
Jimei School Village
After the show, drive to Jimei School Village, a campus and education complex founded by renowned overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee.
See Longzhou Pool, famous for Dragon Boat Festival races, and admire the unique blend of Chinese and Western architecture.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy
Return to Xiamen city hotel in the evening; dinner is self-arranged around the hotel.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / ✔ / — ｜ Xiamen city hotel
Goodbye, Xiamen and tulou.
Essentials —
Sleep in and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have an early flight, ask the front desk to prepare a packed breakfast the night before. If your flight is later, store luggage at the front desk after check-out (before 12:00 noon) and enjoy some free time until pickup.
Your driver will transfer you to Xiamen Airport or railway station (usually 2 hours before flight, 1 hour before train) for your onward journey.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private drop-off ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
During your own free time on this day, transportation, meals and sightseeing are not included, other than the single-drop-off transfer.
Meals / End — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Tour ends
We work with these or similar hotels to ensure a stylish and comfortable stay every time.
Please select your preferred pickup location:
Pickup service is included for all guests. Our driver or guide will be waiting at your chosen location with a name sign for easy recognition.
Hotels & Deposits – Hotel check-in usually after 14:00; checkout before 12:00. A refundable deposit (approx. ¥200–800/room) is required and returned if no damages or extras.
Room Types – Single guests must pay a single-room supplement. For 3 guests, hotels may offer extra bed or family room depending on availability; otherwise, single supplement applies.
Children – Child fare (2–12 years) typically includes vehicle seat & half meals, no extra bed and no scenic tickets unless specified; tickets and breakfast are based on height and hotel/scenic policies.
Green policy – Xiamen hotels do not proactively provide “six small items” (toothbrush, comb, etc.). Please bring your own or ask the front desk.
Tour Order – Without reducing scenic spots, the operator may adjust visit order due to weather, traffic or ticket availability.
Weather & Clothing – Xiamen / Yongding / Zhangzhou have subtropical monsoon climates: mild winters, hot humid summers; May–June rainy, July–September typhoon season. Bring light clothing, umbrella/raincoat, sunscreen and non-slip shoes.
Seafood & Health – Local seafood is famous; avoid over-eating and do not mix large quantities of seafood with beer and cold watermelon to reduce stomach upset risk.
You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 214248P141
This is a private tour. One booking = one private vehicle and driver. You do not share the vehicle with other travelers.
No arranged shopping stops. Snack streets and souvenir shops on Gulangyu, in Quanzhou or in other scenic areas are not part of the itinerary; shopping there is entirely your own decision.
Yes. The Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” is included in the package. If performance adjustments or force majeure occur, arrangements will follow scenic-area rules.
The tulou 3D projection light show at Zhencheng Lou operates on seasonal schedules. If weather, maintenance or policy changes cause closure, there is normally no refund beyond the scenic-area’s own rules.
Yes, overall walking is easy to moderate. Tulou areas have some slopes and uneven stone paths, and botanical garden trails can be slightly damp in rainforest zones, so non-slip shoes are highly recommended for everyone.
Several signature meals are included, but other lunches and dinners are self-paid. Your guide can suggest local restaurants (seafood, Hakka food, Minnan dishes), and you can choose based on your preferences.
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