Welcome to Xiamen, a pretty city by the ocean. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Xiamen. Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day.
Attractions: Gulangyu Island; Shuzhuang Garden; Nanputuo Temple(South Putuo Temple); Hulishan Cannon Fort;
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Dongdu ferry terminal. Upon arrival Gulangyu, take a peaceful walk and appreciate various old buildings before visiting Shuzhuang Garden, a beautiful seaside garden and the famous Piano Museum with a collection of 80-fold rare old pianos from all over the world.
Take the ferry back to Xiamen Island at noon. After having lunch, visit South Putuo Temple(the most famous Buddhist temple in town) and Hulishan Cannon Fort which houses the world's biggest canon for coastal defense followed by a scenic drive on the Island Ring Road along the East Coast of Xiamen.
Attractions: Tianluokeng hakka Tulou Cluster
Pick up from hotel and take a 3-hour scenic drive to Tianluokeng hakka cluster (田螺坑土楼群), located in Shuyang Town,take a overview at the top of the mountain (view platform). The castle, composed primarily of four round houses plus one rectangular earthen house, which is named 4 dishes and 1 soup.It is one of the most magnificent and well- preserved hakka houses in the area.
After having a traditional Hakka lunch at Tianluokeng Hakka house, roaming in the village to see their daily lives.
Then transfer to Xiaban Village(下坂村),visit Yuchanglou(裕昌楼)(leaning structure hakka house),then pass Taxia village(塔下村)(one of the beautiful village build along a stream),roaming at this water village,visit Zhang's clan ancestral hall(张氏堂), which is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level.
Transfer to Taxia village, check in at the Tulou guesthouse; After dinner, enjoy a free walk at this quiet and peaceful town.
Attractions: Yongding Tulou Cluster
Check out from the hotel in the morning, transfer to Gaotou village(高头村), visit Chengqilou(承启楼),the largest grandess circular building composed by 4 cicular buildings. Then driving to Yongding Hakka Cultural Village(土楼客家民俗文化村). After having lunch, visit Yongding Hakka cultural village, including Zhenchenglou(振成楼) ( a magnificent building combining the Chinese style with the western style), Kuijulou(奎聚楼)( a palace style building),Fuyulou(福裕楼) ( a five-phoenix style building) , Rushenglou (如升楼)( a mini-sized circular building). Drive back to Xiamen in the afternoon.
Transfer to Xiamen Railway Station to catch a 3-hour bullet train to Wuyishan. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel。 Enjoy the free time afterwards.
Take a full day to enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Wuyi, a world Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. Float down the Jiuqu (nine twists) Stream(九曲溪)on bamboo rafts fitted with rattan chairs. Then visit Wuyi Palace(武夷宫)and ancient Song Street(宋街). Climb up Tianyou Peak(天游峰)- the sheer rock peak that stretches up into the sky.
Transferred to Wuyishan Railway station to catch 3-hour bullet train to Shanghai. Upon arrival, the tour concludes.
Group Size: 1--15 pax
Travel Season: Year around
Accommodation: Listed
Transport: Chartered car or bus
Bullet Train:
Xiamen/Wuyishan/Shanghai(Second Class)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Guide: English-speaking local guides
Entrance Fees: Sites stated
Gratuities
China Visa required.
Passport information required while booking.