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10 Day Trips from in Xiamen That You Shouldn't Miss
The livable, lovable city of Xiamen teems with university students buzzing amid Buddhist temples, art galleries and beautiful parks. The city is actually comprised of islands; one of which, Gulangyu, is a peaceful bohemian oasis that's completely vehicle-free. Nibble on some glass noodles or juicy dumplings while perusing shops stuffed with antiques, delicate beads or ceramics.
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1. Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A VISA-free private day tour that specially designed for travelers who have 5~12 hours layover in Xiamen. You will maximize your time to: 1) Explore all the highlights and must-see attractions in Xiamen. 2) Learn the morden history of Xiamen City and China from an experienced knowledgeable passionate tour guide. 3) Have great fun by walking into the labyrinth of alleys
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Deluxe round-way ferry tickets
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By m_nicag41
Amazing experience. Very comfortable trip thanks to the driver. Our guide Adam was taking care of every detail and he was so helpful. He has a very good knowledge on Chinese history. You will have fun same time you will learn a lot. If you are visiting Xiamen or nearby, this experience is a must!
2. Private Day Tour Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster And Taxia Village From Xiamen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster — The Classic Cluster Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou -- large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries. Tianluokeng tulou cluster, have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment. Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster is a neat Olympic-rings-shaped group of five earthen buildings: one square building and four round buildings around it. Many travelers call it "four dishes and one soup".
Inclusions: Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver, Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen, Experienced tour guide, Local Lunch, Admission tickets
Exclusions: Tips for the driver and tour guide;, Any services not mentioned;
Reviewed By chris r
New discoveries:current popular foods: fishball, duck noodles,and peanut soup. Superstores: Walmart and Carrefour few store assistants as very few visitors and shopper. LEDs bulbs lesser and no variety. Zhongshan St.- only electric bikes still using and very clean and quiet few pedestrians too. No more people walking their prized dogs. Gone are the smartphone shops, the classy dress shops and shoes outlets. And disappearing malls and Supermarts. Now smoothies and fruit shakes refreshment stalls aplenty. Those pearls stores and packaged/preserved snacks outlets now plentiful. And very few smokers except beside the ferry to Gulanyu terminal. Xiamen is so clean at the the 8th market, practically no flies where fresh and dried seafood openly displayed. I will definitely go to Xiamen soon.
3. Tour Guide and Car: Private Day Tour to Chuxi Tulou from Xiamen
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the most must-see and less crowded Chuxi Tulou on this flexible private tour. Experience the legendary Hakka culture and immerse yourselves in idyllic rural life with the help of your private guide. Wander along the field path in the back mountain of Chuxi, enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Visit a local Hakka family and talk to the inhabitants to learn about their history. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusions: Driver with private car, Experienced tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Admission tickets, Lunch, Gratuities(optional)
Reviewed By 145kiril
What an amazing show. We watched it 21.50pm with our little 2years old son. We can't understand Chinese but the 360°stage and the light effects were very interesting. We bought the tickets in our hotel and picked them up 30 min before at the theatre. I would recommend it.
4. Mount Wuyi 3-Day Retreat by Bullet Train from Xiamen
With superexcellent bullet train, enjoy a mountain retreat in Mount Wuyi featuring distinctive Danxia landform and biodiversity conservation. This tour includes 2-way bullet train tickets between Xiamen and Wuyi Mountain, 2-night accommodation with breakfast, and admission to Wuyishan National Park. The vantage location of your hotel, just within the mountain area, will free you from crowds of tourists.
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation in Wuyishan YeoHwa Resort (best available in Wuyishan), Hotel breakfast, Round-way bullet train of economy class between Xiamen and Wuyishan, Breakfast
Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Tour guide service, China visa, Single room supplement, Other tickets inside the Wuyishan National Park (e.g. ride, rafting on the Nine Bend Stream, additional admission tickets, etc., Round trip transfers between hotel and railway station in Wuyishan, Round trip transfers between hotel and railway station in Xiamen
Reviewed By melonyr741
DO NOT use this tour company if you are not from China. Our experience was nothing but a huge disaster. We ended up paying to literally experience the land on our own and get completely lost and we were not able to enjoy the beauty the rice terraces had to offer. The tour company only gave back half our money after all the struggles we went through and many many emails later.
5. Xiamen Private Day Tour: Botanical Garden and Jimei School Village
Experience Xiamen Botanical Garden and Jimei School Village on this private 8-hour day trip of Xiamen highlights. Explore impressive highlights with a professional tour guide, then try local and authentic Chinese food. Hotel pickup and drop-off were provided.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional English and Chinese speaking tour guide, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fee charge of sites
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
6. Private Tour:One Day Anxi Tea Culture and Tea Capital Tour From Xiamen
When in Fujian Province, especially the city of Xiamen, we recommend visiting famous but small Anxi County known for its world class tea, especially the Tieguanyin type. Tea is enjoyed in China during all occasions: to wake up in the morning, to accompany all meals, to celebrate special moments, and of course to quench thirst. It’s no wonder, then that an activity you can’t miss is not a winery tour or a brewery tour, but a tea tour. Anxi County’s fame stretches throughout China as well as around the world, and it is now known as the Tea Capital of China and one of China Highlight’s Top Tea Cities.
Inclusions: Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver, Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen, Experienced English-speaking tour guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Tips for the driver and tour guide(optional), Any optional programs/activities, Personal Consumption, Any services not mentioned
Reviewed By markandsue-84
Our English speaking guide, Jane, who was Hakka, was interesting and informative, we visited 3 of the Tulou, each one slightly different, and such a unique style of communal living - where some are living to this day, I can see this style of living will cease to exist in generations to come as it is isolated and lacks some basic facilities, at a certain age the ‘young’ are leaving for the towns and cities. The countryside is interesting with its rice terraces, banana and fruit plantations. There were racks of Persimmons and vegetables sun drying outside the fortified walls, and we got to taste some of these at the Hakka style food lunch in a restaurant in one of the villages. Janes part of the private tour we were on was a 5/5, we were picked up by car at our hotel, the driver did not speak English, and the car was a medium size sedan (with bright red interior), so there was not much leg room for my husband who is reasonably tall, and the drive is 2-3 hours each way, Jane met us nearer the villages. You will want to be warned about the driving...the drivers drive these roads daily, so know what they are doing, but it is terrifying to someone not used to the aggressive style, weaving in and out of traffic, the continual use of the horn....Wouldn’t recommend the private driver for nervous passengers.
7. Fujian Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Tianluokeng and Daping Lou
Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou -- large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries.46 Fujian Tulou sites including Chuxi tulou cluster, Tianluokeng tulou cluster, Hekeng tulou cluster, Gaobei tulou cluster, Dadi tulou cluster, Hongkeng tulou cluster, Yangxian lou, Huiyuan lou, Zhengfu lou and Hegui lou have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site,"as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment". Today you will vist Tianluokeng tulou cluster and Dapinglou(a well-preserved authentic Tulou that houses more than 200 people who still keep their original lifestyle).
Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel pick-up and drop-off services in downtown Xiamen, Professional private guide service, Local lunch, Bottled water, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By chris r
New discoveries:current popular foods: fishball, duck noodles,and peanut soup. Superstores: Walmart and Carrefour few store assistants as very few visitors and shopper. LEDs bulbs lesser and no variety. Zhongshan St.- only electric bikes still using and very clean and quiet few pedestrians too. No more people walking their prized dogs. Gone are the smartphone shops, the classy dress shops and shoes outlets. And disappearing malls and Supermarts. Now smoothies and fruit shakes refreshment stalls aplenty. Those pearls stores and packaged/preserved snacks outlets now plentiful. And very few smokers except beside the ferry to Gulanyu terminal. Xiamen is so clean at the the 8th market, practically no flies where fresh and dried seafood openly displayed. I will definitely go to Xiamen soon.
8. Private Day Tour To Chuxi Tulou From Xiamen Including Lunch
A 9-hour private tour takes you to the most beautiful and less crowded Chuxi Tulou. Explore the "missile base" which is a mistake made by foreign intelligence when they observe this area by satellite. Trek along the field path in the back mountain of Chuxi, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of terraced rice fields. Visit a local Hakka family, have a traditional Chinese lunch and talk to the inhabitants to learn about their history, their daily life and the local customs.
Inclusions: Transport between attractions, including pickup and return to your hotel (within the Xiamen main island), Professional, passionate English speaking tour guide service, Insurance: China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance during the tour, Government taxes & fees, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Meals which are not indicated in the itinerary, Gratuities
Reviewed By m_nicag41
Amazing experience. Very comfortable trip thanks to the driver. Our guide Adam was taking care of every detail and he was so helpful. He has a very good knowledge on Chinese history. You will have fun same time you will learn a lot. If you are visiting Xiamen or nearby, this experience is a must!
9. Xiamen Group Tour of Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Earth Building
Yongding is famous all around the world for its beautiful landscape, unique Hakka culture, and magnificent Hakka Residential Earthen House. On this guided day tour, local expert guide will accompany you to visit the most concentrated of all earthen house clusters - Yongding Hakka cultural village, enjoy an authentic Hakka lunch at local family’s house, and visit the famous Hakka Tulou like Zhenchenglou, Fuyulou, Kuijulou, Rushenglou, etc. Highlights: Have an amazing Hakka Cultural Village trip in Xiamen Visit the most famous Hongkeng Tulou Cultural Village Learn the history and culture of local Hakka people Experience the real authentic hakka life at local house Informative, friendly and professional tour guide
Inclusions: Group day tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, Entrance fees , Local lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
10. Yongding Hakka Tulou Village Private Day Trip from Xiamen with Lunch
Enjoy a pleasant day tour from Xiamen to discover the beautiful rural mountain area in Fujian province. Travel with your local knowledgeable guide to visit the famous UNESCO world heritage site- Tulou in Yongding County, explore the unique local Hakka culture and appreciate the wisdom of the amazing old Tulou architecture, immerse yourself in the charming of the small village , get a great understanding of its profound history, special culture and interesting life from the region. Delightful local lunch and convenient door to door private transfers are included.
Inclusions: Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car , Great Local guide , Entrance fee during the tour , Local tasty lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
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