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Xiamen Tours

Xiamen Tours

The beautiful harbor city of Xiamen, known to the West as Amoy, is characterized by a charming waterfront district, special colonial mansions, a pleasant and mild climate, a clean environment, and its characteristic food.

From Xiamen, you can explore the World Heritage Site of the Fujian Tulou to find Mulan's "hometown", head northeast to Wuyi Mountain to see the beautiful Danxia landform and learn about ancient Fujian culture, or go north to Xiapu Mudflat to have an incredible photography trip.

No matter whether you would like to have a relaxing weekend in Xiamen or if you would prefer to go beyond the normal sightseeing to have an in-depth trip to trace the origins of the Hakka or Minnan cultures, we can tailor-make your trip according to your interests and requirements.

Most Popular Tours in Xiamen and the Surrounding Areas

These are some suggested itineraries for touring Xiamen as well as multi-destination tours including Xiamen.

Fujian Tulou
1-Day One Day Nanjing Tulou Tour
  • Find the truth behind what American eyes thought was a "missile weapon base".
  • Visit the oldest earthen building in Nanjing.
  • Walk in Mulan's "hometown" — the Fujian Tulou.
Gulangyu Island
3-Day Xiamen, Gulangyu, and Tulou Tour
  • Explore the Garden City of Xiamen.
  • Visit the World Cultural Heritage earthen building site.
  • Discover the less-visited tulou which is Mulan's "home"
Wuyishan
3-Day Wuyishan Refreshing Tour with Tea Experience
  • Refresh your mind and body in the mountains.
  • Take a bamboo raft to float down the picturesque Nine Twists Stream.
  • Appreciate celebrated tea plantations, and sip the renowned local tea.
tulou with the red lanterns
3 Days Essence of Xiamen and In-Depth Tulou Tour
  • Have a relaxing afternoon on Gulangyu Island.
  • Spend one night in tulou and experience working as a tea farmer.
  • Discover the earthen buildings of different styles in Hongkeng Tulou Cluster.
Quanzhou
3-Day Quanzhou Tour with Anxi Oolong Tea Experience
  • Witness an oceangoing vessel of the Song Dynasty.
  • Explore an Exclusive Tea Farm and Taste the Best Oolong Tea .
  • Have a Bite of Quanzhou — a True Taste of Minnan (Southern Fujian).
Wuyi Mountain
5 Days Fujian Scenic and Cultural Tour
  • Enjoy the beauties of the Garden City, Xiamen.
  • Discover the traditional Chinese communal residences called the Fujian Tulou.
  • Hike on Wuyi Mountain and see the beautiful Danxia landform.
Xiapu Mudflat
9 Days Xiamen, Yongding Hakka Tulou, and Xiapu Mudflat Photo Tour
  • Explore one of the most beautiful cities in China.
  • Discover the most outstanding architecture in Fujian Province.
  • Shoot the intriguing Xiapu Mudflat at sunrise and sunset.
 
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Common Questions Travelers Ask Us

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1. Can I spend the night in a tulou?

You can stay in an original tulou and experience the simple Hakka atmosphere and hospitality of the Hakka people. We have arranged an overnight stay in an original tulou during our 3-Day Essence of Xiamen and In-Depth Tulou Tour for you to enjoy the Hakka atmosphere. Spending one night in a tulou village is a good idea to avoid the tourist crowds. The villages are quiet and more authentic before the tourists arrive in the morning and after they leave in the afternoon.

Recommended hotels:

  • Nanjing Qingdelou Inn (original tulou hotel)
  • Tsingpu Tulou Retreat (boutique hotel in a restored tulou)
2. Can I stay overnight on Gulangyu Island?
3. Which tulou cluster is recommended?
 
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