• Xiamen and Nanjing Tulou Tour

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2513

    Destination:Xiamen, Nanjing

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Discover the cultural tapestry of Xiamen and the legendary Tulou on a 5-day getaway. Embark on a full-day Gulangyu Island retreat, harmonizing music and coastal splendor. Venture to Nanjing County to marvel at the architectural prowess of the ancient Hakka Tulou. Unwind in Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town, where time-honored buildings whisper tales of the past. Beyond the usual sights, we offer a special sailing excursion to savor Xiamen’s stunning seafront, coupled with a “Little Nyonya” styling session, perfect for snapping beautiful photos in the South Seas vibe of Gulangyu Island.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1-2XiamenGulangyu Island
3-4Nanjing CountyTianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Taxia Village, Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town
5XiamenDeparture
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Itinerary

Welcome to Xiamen! Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up by a private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your free time to stroll along the bustling Zhongshan Pedestrian Street for local food sampling. For sailing enthusiasts, we can offer scenic cruises or fishing trips to enjoy Xiamen’s coastal charm (extra costs). (approx. 3 hours).

🍽 Local dining

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▱ Beijing

Enjoy your full-day tour on Gulangyu Island, an island known for its serene beauty. Visit the Shuzhuang Garden, which blends Chinese classical beauty with seascapes perfectly, making it distinct from any other classical garden in China. Fringed to it, in the Piano Museum, appreciate the ornate antique pianos, most of which were owned by famous pianists and families, and some may interest you by their odd looks. It can be a fun outing for both music enthusiasts and laymen.

For a fully-immersed experience, have a Nyonya makeup session (an outfit style influenced by Southern China and maritime Southeast Asia, characterized by embroidered gauze) before leaving the island.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Start your architectural exploration after transferring to Nanjing County, which is noted for Tulou (Earth Building), a Hakka’s ancient dwelling with unique looking and delicate designs.

Your first stop is the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, a mountain dwelling complex of four round buildings and one square. Afterwards, head to Yuchang Building, a leaning architecture that resembles the Italian Pisa Tower, while its extension makes it such a miracle to exist for over 700 years. You’ll have the opportunity to step into its atrium and ascend the building for a local lifestyle comprehension.

In the afternoon, visit the vibrant Ta’xia Village, which is known as Taichi Village for its curving river and the round buildings alongside it, resembling a Yin-Yang Diagram.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Continue your Tulou discovery today. Head to Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town in the morning to soak in the tranquil atmosphere. Visit HeguiLou, one of the highest Tulou in Nanjing County. It’s jaw-dropping to learn that it was built on marshland 300 hundred years ago. Stroll to Huaiyuan Lou, the most delicate and well-preserved concentric-circulous Tulou in Fujian.

Later, stroll the Yunshuiyao Ancient Road, a 10km pebble path under a banyan tree, connecting Longyan to Zhangzhou, flanked by old brick and wood structures – perfect for sightseeing and sketching. After exploration, return to Xiamen.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After a delightful breakfast, a private transfer will escort you to the airport for your onward journey. Safe travels!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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