3 Days Xiamen Leisure Tour to Tulou and Gulangyu Island
Tour Overview
As we all know, Xiamen is a popular destination for tourists who travel for sightseeing. The rich cultural relics and scenic natural landscape are the two major attractions of this city. Located at the southeastern tip of Fujian Province, it is one of the major cities in southern Fujian.
All seasons are like spring, surrounded by sea water, and thousands of egrets live here. It is also called the beautiful “Sea Garden”. On this 3 days private tour, the guide and driver will offer door-to-door service. And you will visit the most highlight attractions in and nearby Xiamen: Yongding Tulou and Gulangyu Island. What’s more? This trip will not only leave you an unforgettable experience but also is at a cheap price!
Highlights of this tour:
- Enjoy a leisure walk in the charming Gulangyu Island.
- In-depth exploration to find the hidden culture and stories of Fujian Tulou which reputed as theāArchitectural Treasure in the Worldā and āOriental Old Castleā.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Xiamen Arrival
After your arrival in Xiamen, our local guide will meet you at airport or train station by holding a board with your name. Then transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.
- Day 2: Xiamen to Yongding TulouHongkeng Tulou Complex
At 08:00 the guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then we will drive for about 2.5 hours to Yongding County to visit the Hongkeng Tulou Complex.
Hongkeng Tulou Complex with the largest scale and the most advantaged development should be the first option without a doubt if you want to explore Tulou buildings at one-stop.
Walking forward for 1km from the entrance gate, you will get to the core of Hongkeng Tulou: Zhenchenglou which is famed as āTulou Princeā due to the combined features of western and Chinese architectural cultures. The mini circular Tulou, Rushenglou by the stream, with the diameter only 17.4m, contrasts sharply with the gigantic Zhengchenglou. The Family Temple of Lin and Tianhou Palace standing at the left and right of Zhenchenglou are also worthy of a leisure visit.
Hongkeng Tulou Complex Please never miss the Fuyulou at the other side of the stream is a typical Wufeng Tulou which has unturned eaves like flying phoenix and contains the āfive elementsā in its construction design. The title of āPotala Palaceā of Kuijulou might be exaggerated, but the palatial structures with layer upon layer of eaves indeed make Kuijulou against the hills grander and more splendid.
At end of the visit, drive back to your hotel in Xiamen.
- Day 3: Xiamen DepartureGulangyu Island
After hotel breakfast, we will visit Gulangyu Island, an excellent place for amusement and history learning. After a 20 minutes ferry, you will set foot on the island and then enjoy your relaxing time. You will visit the largest old villa on the island at Hi Heaven, where you can also enjoy ancient South music performances and traditional puppet shows.
Shuzhuang Garden will open up a surprising sea view in front of you as you walk amongst its deliberately designed layout with lush plants, corridors, and rock formations. An amazing collection of rare old pianos inside the Piano Museum will walk you through the rough development history of the piano.
Shuzhuang Garden After lunch, you will be escorted to the airport or train station for departure. Your 3 Days Xiamen Tour to Fujian Tulou and Gulangyu Island ends here.
Tour Price Per Person
The priceĀ varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.


