Daily Tour
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Overview
2–8 pax boutique private tour · 1 booking = 1 private group · 100% no-shopping · 0 self-pay “add-on” shows · 4 nights hotel with breakfasts (3 nights Xiamen, 1 night Nanao Island)
Discover the highlights of southern Fujian and eastern Guangdong in 5 days on a fully private tour, combining Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory, Gulangyu Island, Shapowei, Nanao Island’s “Oriental Hawaii” beaches, Tropic of Cancer “Gate of Nature”, fish-raft experiences, Chaozhou Ancient City and Chen Cihong’s grand residence with Yingge dance culture.
🏙 Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory (Yunshang Xiamen) – 300 m-high 360° glass sky deck with sweeping views over Gulangyu, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple and the coastline.
🌊 Gulangyu Island – “Sea Garden City” – Around 3.5 hours to explore colonial mansions, consulates, churches, beaches and narrow lanes, plus afternoon tea and a stamp booklet.
🎨 Shapowei & Art West District – An old fishing harbor turned trendy art neighborhood with murals, galleries, cafés and “Old Xiamen” food street.
🛕 Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road & Zengcuoan – Iconic South Fujian temple, colorful coastal cycling route and a creative fishing village packed with snacks.
🏝 Nanao Island & Qingao Bay – Drive across Nanao Bridge, stroll the “new Bund” of Qianjiang Bay, relax on Qingao Bay beach, and enjoy a glass-skywalk café with sea views.
🧭 Tropic of Cancer “Gate of Nature” & Offshore Fish-Raft Experience – Visit China’s only Tropic of Cancer marker built on an island, then head out by boat to oyster fields for hands-on fishing fun and fresh oysters.
🏡 Chen Cihong Residence & Yingge Dance – Step into the “No.1 Overseas Chinese Residence in Lingnan” and learn about the dynamic Yingge dance that blends martial arts and local opera.
🏯 Chaozhou Ancient City – Explore Taiping Road Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, city walls, Guangji Gate Tower and riverfront views of Xiangzi Bridge, tasting classic Teochew snacks along the way.
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Transport & Service
Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip:
Up to 4 guests: 5-seat car with driver-guide.
Up to 6 guests: 7-seat MPV.
Up to 8 guests: 9-seat van; 7–8 pax may be upgraded to a 19-seat coach + dedicated local guide.
24-hour private pickup & drop-off at Xiamen airport or railway station (one arrival + one departure).
Chinese-speaking driver (driver-guide) during touring days.
Accommodation (4 Nights)
Xiamen (3 nights) – 4–5★ city hotels (e.g. Juncheng / Cheng & Yue or similar business 4-diamond; Juntai / Wanjia International or similar deluxe 5-diamond; Pullman / Hotel Nikko or similar 5★).
Nanao Island (1 night) – 4-diamond sea-view hotel such as Nanao Haiquanwan Apartment Hotel or similar.
Daily buffet breakfast at hotels (usually 2 breakfasts per room).
Entrance Tickets (First Gate)
Round-trip ferry to Gulangyu Island.
Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory admission.
Chen Cihong Residence entrance.
Other sites such as Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road, Zengcuoan, Nanao Island coastal roads, Qingao Bay, Tropic of Cancer square, Chaozhou old town and city walls are free-entry public areas; any additional indoor exhibits not mentioned above are at your own expense.
Extras
Bottled water on touring days.
Gulangyu afternoon tea at Nangang Fish Shop (or similar) and a Gulangyu stamping booklet.
Insurance
Local travel agency liability insurance.
International / domestic flights or trains to / from Xiamen.
All lunches and dinners (self-paid; recommended restaurants are provided as reference only).
Personal expenses: drinks, extra snacks, laundry, room service, mini-bar, etc.
Optional tips for driver / driver-guide.
Optional activities not listed as included (e.g. Lujian night cruise).
Personal travel insurance.
Single-room supplements for solo travelers or guests wanting a private room.
This is a no-shopping private tour. Snack streets and souvenir shops at Gulangyu, Nanao Island, Chaozhou, etc. are not arranged shopping stops; shopping there is completely your own choice.
| Day | Summary | Meals (B/L/D) | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Xiamen arrival · 24-hour private pickup · hotel check-in · city at leisure | — / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D2 | Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory · Shapowei & Art West District · Star Coast · Gulangyu Island | B / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D3 | Xiamen → Shantou · Longyan Road Food Street · Nanao Bridge · Qianjiang Bay · glass-skywalk café · Qingao Bay · Tropic of Cancer & fish-raft experience | B / — / — | Nanao Island 4★ |
| D4 | Chen Cihong Residence & Yingge Dance · Chaozhou Ancient City · Taiping Road · Kaiyuan Temple · city walls & Guangji Gate · view of Xiangzi Bridge · back to Xiamen | B / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D5 | Nanputuo Temple · Huandao Road · Zengcuoan Village · 24-hour private drop-off to airport/station | B / — / — | — |
Welcome to Xiamen, “garden city by the sea”.
Essentials —
Arrive at Xiamen airport or railway station, meet your private driver holding a name sign, and transfer to your city hotel. Rooms are pre-booked and prepaid; you only need to present your passports/IDs and pay a refundable deposit (about ¥200–800 per room).
Suggested free-time ideas (own expense)
Stroll Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, a century-old commercial street with Nanyang-style arcade buildings and classic Xiamen snacks.
Try local flavors like sha-cha noodles, five-spice rolls, ginger duck, peanut soup, meat zongzi, taro paste and “土笋冻” jelly.
Join the optional Lujian night cruise, one of China’s top night cruises, to enjoy the lights along both sides of the harbor.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private pickup ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Hotel check-in is usually after 14:00. If you arrive earlier and rooms aren’t ready, you can store luggage at the front desk and start exploring nearby, then return later to check in.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = — / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Sky-deck views, art harbor stroll and “sea garden” island.
Essentials —
After breakfast, discover Xiamen from above, at street level and from the sea: Star Coast, Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory, Shapowei & Art West District, then Gulangyu Island with afternoon tea.
Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Star Coast
A seafront “new landmark” themed around the Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
Walk the star corridor, see celebrity handprints and enjoy sea views near Yanwu Bridge.
⏱ ~30–40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory (Yunshang Xiamen)
About 300 m high with 1,300 m² of 360° glass observation deck.
Overlook Gulangyu, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road and both old and new districts.
Perfect spot for panoramic photos on clear days.
⏱ ≥60 min ｜ 🎟 Included: observatory ticket ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Art West District & Shapowei Harbor
Former fishing harbor turned art and café block.
Walk along the wooden boardwalk, watch fishing boats and enjoy coffee or juice with harbor views.
Continue to “Old Xiamen Food Street”, with famous stalls like Yubao Sao and other local favorites.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free stroll ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Gulangyu Island
Take a ferry (~20 minutes) to Gulangyu, known as a “Sea Garden City” and “Piano Island”.
Follow the World Architecture Expo Route past British and Japanese consulates (exterior), Catholic church, Union Church, Hai Tian Tang Gou (exterior), Huang Rongyuan Hall (exterior) and Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Garden, learning about overseas Chinese history.
Check in at popular photo spots like the “Most Beautiful Corner” and the “boat house”.
Afternoon tea & free time on Gulangyu
At Nangang Fish Shop (or similar), enjoy fruit tea and local snacks, and receive a Gulangyu stamp booklet.
About 40 minutes of free time on Longtou Road or Hougangzai Beach to hunt for snacks, explore little shops and stroll along the shoreline.
⏱ ~3.5 h on island ｜ 🎟 Included: ferry + afternoon tea ｜ 🚤 Public ferry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Street shops and snack bars on Gulangyu are independent businesses and not arranged shopping stops. You can browse or skip them freely.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
From city skyline to “Oriental Hawaii” and oyster fields.
Essentials —
Drive from Xiamen to Shantou, enjoy street-food heaven at Longyan Road Food Street, cross Nanao Bridge to Nanao Island, see the Qianjiang Bay waterfront, sip afternoon tea at a glass-skywalk café, relax on Qingao Bay beach, visit the Tropic of Cancer “Gate of Nature” and experience a fish-raft oyster field.
Xiamen → Shantou & Longyan Road Food Street
Drive about 256 km (~3.5 hours) to Shantou.
Stop at Longyan Road Food Street, famous for affordable and abundant night snacks:
Local specialties such as Teochew rice rolls, sweet soups, rice noodles, congee, oyster omelets, claypot porridge, marinated seafood and more.
⏱ ~3.5 h driving + 1–1.5 h food street ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Nanao Bridge & Qianjiang Bay Seafront
Cross Nanao Bridge, linking Guangdong’s only island county to the mainland, with sweeping sea views.
Stop at Qihang Square Lighthouse, a bright red landmark at the island gateway, perfect for photos with the bridge in the background.
Enjoy Qianjiang Bay Seafront Road, nicknamed the “new Nanao Bund”, with panoramic views reminiscent of Victoria Harbour.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h combined ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
High-Altitude Glass Skywalk Café
Visit Nanao’s glass skywalk restaurant, perched above the sea.
Enjoy afternoon tea while taking in 360° views of the sea and hills – ideal for photos and a relaxing break.
⏱ ~1 h ｜ 🎟 Café admission often linked to set tea (details on site) ｜ 🚶 Easy
Qingao Bay Beach
Qingao Bay is known as the “Oriental Hawaii” of Nanao Island.
Fine sand, gentle waves and clear sea, suitable for beach walks, paddling and photos.
⏱ ~80 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy
Tropic of Cancer “Gate of Nature” Square
China’s only Tropic of Cancer marker tower built on an island, located at the east end of Qingao Bay.
The spherical structure is designed like a space capsule and can withstand strong typhoons.
From here you can also see one of the largest coastal wind farms along the horizon.
⏱ ~40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy
Fish-Raft Experience – Oyster Fields & Sea Fun
Head to an offshore fish raft for hands-on experience:
View white egret habitats, cruise the “rainbow sea”, pass through vast oyster fields, watch oyster harvesting, try prying oysters, crab-trap fun, simple sea fishing and playful encounters with pufferfish.
Enjoy fresh oysters processed on site (according to local hygiene and safety rules).
⏱ ~1.5–2 h ｜ 🎟 Boat & experience usually included in packaged activity ｜ 🚤 Boat ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
After the activities, check in to your Nanao Island 4★ sea-view hotel and relax by the coast.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Nanao Island 4★ hotel
Overseas Chinese mansions, drum beats and ancient city walls.
Essentials —
Leave Nanao for nearby Chenghai & Chaozhou. Visit Chen Cihong Residence for grand Lingnan architecture and Yingge dance, then explore Chaozhou Ancient City: Taiping Road Paifang Street, Kaiyuan Temple, city walls, Guangji Gate Tower and riverfront views of Xiangzi Bridge, before returning to Xiamen in the evening.Chen Cihong Residence & Yingge Dance
Known as “Lingnan’s No.1 Overseas Chinese Residence”, a massive compound started around 1910 with over 500 rooms.
Walk through richly decorated courtyards, intricate carvings and maze-like corridors.
Learn about Yingge dance, a powerful folk performance that combines southern-style martial arts and local opera – full of rhythm, drumbeats and heroic energy.
⏱ ~60 min ｜ 🎟 Included: residence ticket ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Chaozhou Ancient City & Taiping Road Paifang Street
Head to Chaozhou, a national historical and cultural city.
Stroll Taiping Road Paifang Street, renowned for having numerous archways, and gathering Teochew snacks, handicrafts, woodcarving, embroidery and more.
Explore Jiadi Alley, lined with traditional mansions with “four-point gold” layouts and carved doors.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Teochew Food Recommendations (self-pay)
Many famous snacks: spring pancakes, beef rice noodles, fish dumplings, oyster omelets, beef balls, various Teochew cakes and sweet soups.
Suggested shops (sample): Shuangsheng Rice Rolls, Huayi Old Cinema Juice Ice, Yongji Snack Shop, Lao Wei Almond Tea, Shibaqu Fish Dumplings, etc.
Kaiyuan Temple
One of Guangdong’s most important Buddhist temples, with more than 1,260 years of history.
Known as a “pearl of ancient architectural art” for its majestic halls and layout.
⏱ ~40 min ｜ 🎟 Usually free or small donation ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Ancient City Wall, Guangji Gate & View of Xiangzi Bridge
Walk along the Song-Ming city walls and Guangji Gate Tower, overlooking the Han River.
Stroll the riverside culture promenade, enjoying views of Xiangzi Bridge, one of China’s four famous ancient bridges and the world’s earliest opening-type bridge. (Viewing from outside; not going onto the bridge in this itinerary.)
⏱ ~40–60 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy
Drive back to Xiamen after sightseeing.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Temple incense, coastal color lanes and farewell to Xiamen.
Essentials —
After breakfast, explore Nanputuo Temple, enjoy the views along Huandao Road, stroll Zengcuoan Village, then transfer to the airport or station for your onward journey.
Nanputuo Temple & Xiamen University (exterior)
Nanputuo Temple dates back to the Tang dynasty and is one of South Fujian’s most important Buddhist temples. See Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, Great Compassion Hall and more.
Brief stop outside Xiamen University for photos of this famously beautiful campus, nestled between sea and hills.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free entry (donations optional) ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Colorful Huandao Road
Walk part of Xiamen’s iconic coastal route, with colored cycling lanes, beaches and palm trees – a postcard-perfect seaside stroll.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy
Zengcuoan Creative Village
Once a small fishing village, now a creative snack village known as an “original Minnan eco village”.
Discover internet-famous snack shops such as fish balls, sha-cha noodles, thick toast and herbal desserts in lively alleyways.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
After sightseeing, your driver will take you directly to Xiamen airport or railway station. On this day, you bring your luggage with you in the vehicle; there is no return to the hotel after touring.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private drop-off ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Suggested departure times: after 16:00 to allow comfortable touring and transfer. Airport drop-off is usually 2 hours before flight; North Station drop-off about 1 hour before train.
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.
Hotel Deposit & Check-in – Most hotels require a refundable deposit (~¥200–800/room). Check-in after 14:00, check-out before 12:00 noon.
Room Types – For 3 travelers, hotels may arrange an extra bed or family room if available; otherwise, single-room supplement applies.
Children Policy – Child price (2–12 years) includes vehicle seat only; no bed, no tickets and no breakfast unless specified. Extra costs follow hotel and scenic-area height rules.
“Six Little Things” – In Xiamen, hotels generally no longer proactively provide disposable toiletries (toothbrush, comb, etc.) in rooms; please bring your own or ask at the front desk.
Tour Order – Without reducing main scenic spots, the order of visits may be adjusted due to traffic, ferry times or weather.
Weather & Clothing – Xiamen, Nanao and Chaozhou have subtropical marine climates: hot, humid summers, mild winters; May–June is rainy, July–September typhoon season. Bring sunblock, hat, light clothing, umbrella/raincoat and non-slip walking shoes.
Seafood & Health – The region is famous for seafood. Please avoid overeating and do not mix large amounts of seafood with beer and cold watermelon to prevent stomach upset.
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.
Yingge dance is introduced and experienced as part of the Chen Cihong Residence visit. Any extended professional performances beyond the normal visit may be arranged locally and are at your own expense.
Yes. Overall walking is easy to moderate. Gulangyu, Nanao beaches and Chaozhou old streets may have slopes, cobblestones and sand; non-slip shoes are strongly recommended.
Yes. All lunches and dinners are self-paid. The itinerary provides recommended spots such as Longyan Road Food Street, Lao Ji Beef Hotpot, Jiali Seafood, Taigu Wharf buffet etc., but you are free to choose according to your tastes and budget.
In case of heavy rain, strong wind or typhoon, boat rides and some outdoor activities (Qingao Bay, fish raft, etc.) may be shortened or cancelled for safety. Any ticket refunds or adjustments follow scenic-area and operator policies.
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