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Private Day Tour to Gulangyu Island and other city attraction from Xiamen
This private day tour will let you explore Gulangyu Island with a local guide.
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About this activity
Explore Yongding's UNESCO-listed Tulou earth fortresses—unique cylindrical dwellings built by the Hakka people over 1,200 years ago. This full-day private tour from Xiamen takes you to the Hongkeng Cluster, where you'll wander through remarkably preserved architectural marvels that resemble massive castles, with a scenic 3-hour drive each way and local lunch included.
08:30am, your tour guide or driver will meet you at your hotel lobby of centrally located Xiamen hotels with a signage writing your name. Then you will take a 3-hour ride to Yongding County where you will visit theHongkeng Tulou Cluster, which includes Zhencheng Tulou, Rusheng Tulou, Kuiju Tulou and Fuyu Tulou etc. Due to its spectacular architecture of the earth buildings Tulou, it was inscribed on the list of cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2008.
The early history of Yongding Tulou can be traced back to 1200 year ago. These Tulou were built by local Hakka people, and are still well-preserved. Today these earth buildings look like magnificent castles with its yard, garden to construct a golden card in Fujian Province.
Lunch is included at local restaurant.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xiamen where the day trip concludes.
Highlights
- ✓Walk through Hongkeng Tulou Cluster featuring Zhencheng, Rusheng, Kuiju, and Fuyu Tulous
- ✓UNESCO World Heritage site (inscribed 2008) with living Hakka culture
- ✓Distinctive circular earth-and-stone fortresses with internal courtyards and gardens
- ✓Private guide and hotel pickup/drop-off from central Xiamen hotels
- ✓Authentic local lunch at a traditional restaurant
Insider tips
- ★Arrive early in the morning when light hits the structures best for photography, and crowds are thinnest
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—you'll climb narrow stone staircases and uneven ground inside the Tulous
- ★Ask your guide about the Hakka families still living inside; some allow respectful visits to their homes
Good to know
- •Hotel pickup begins at 08:30 AM from centrally located Xiamen hotels; guide will display namecard at lobby
- •Total journey time is approximately 10 hours including 3-hour each-way transfers
- •Lunch is provided at a local restaurant; inform guide of dietary restrictions in advance
- •Stairs and uneven terrain inside structures may challenge those with reduced mobility
Who it's for
Culture and history enthusiasts interested in UNESCO heritage and Hakka civilizationArchitecture and photography lovers seeking unique structural formsFamilies wanting an immersive day trip beyond Xiamen cityTravellers preferring private, guided experiences over group tours
Best time to visit
Visit during autumn (September–November) or spring (March–May) for mild weather and clearer skies ideal for sightseeing and photography. Avoid summer heat and afternoon glare; morning exploration (post-pickup) offers the best light.
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