- Uncover the Unexpected!
Discover the unique blend of coastal beauty and cultural heritage on a captivating journey to Xiamen and the Hakka Tulou villages in Fujian. Start in the vibrant city of Xiamen, known for its picturesque beaches, charming islands, and rich history. Then, venture into the countryside to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hakka Tulou, ancient earthen structures that have housed communities for centuries. This trip offers a perfect mix of modern cityscapes and traditional rural life, showcasing the diverse attractions of Fujian province.
Arrive at Xiamen,pick up by your driver and guide, then transfer to hotel for check in
After a short break , start the sightseeing
Visit the Eighth Seafood Market and the old town. Take a scenic drive on the Island Ring Road along the East Coast of Xiamen
In the afternoon, take a 20-minute boat trip to 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. Then take the ferry back to Xiamen
Overnight in Xiamen
After breakfast, drive 2.5hours to Nanjing Tulou,start the Tulou tour
check in at hotel in Changdi inn, located in Hongkeng Culture Village. You can have some free time in the village and hanging around yourself
Overnight in Changdi Inn
In the morning , go to Chuxi Tulou Cluster: the Chuxi Tulou cluster includes five large circular buildings and ten rectangular buildings. Jiqinglou is the oldest and most special round earth buildings in this area. It is almost 600 years old and covers a total area of 2826 m2 with 206 rooms. Unlike normal round earth building that usually got only four public stairways, Jiqinglou is equipped with 72 stairways, which divide the whole building into 72 independent units. All rooms, stairways and interior walls are constructed with wood and rabbet structure. Not even a single nail is used for the construction and the earth building remains intact after 600 years.Jiqinglou also houses more than 10,000 exhibits about the unique life, history and culture of the Hakka people
&from hotel drive to here need 30min
Shiqiao Village: is located in the mountain area along a deep and long valley, 400 meters above the sea level. Shiqiao is a mountain village with many interesting Tulou houses resided by Zhang families. One of many interesting Tulous of the village is the 4-story Tulou, Shunyu-lou which was built in 1945 by Zhang family. It has the longest outer diameter, 74.1m, among the single donut-type Tulou houses with the inner corridor. Another one is Changyuan-lou which was built in 1723 (Qing dynasty) by Zhang family, on a linear site with a steep slope facing a stream. It is a rectangular type Tulou which shows dramatic harmony with nature.
Then drive 2.5hour back to Xiamen for flight.train to next destination , we wish you a pleasant journey !
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