Xiamen Trip Overview
Enjoy a private car charter to take you on an unforgettable historical getaway. Spend a day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Gaobei Tulou Cluster and Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster. These massive rectangular or circular structures are settled among the green mountains and snaking rivers, providing you an expansive view of Fujian landscapes. The most outstanding representatives of Gaobei Tulou Cluster are Chengqi Lou, the “King of Tulou”, Wuyun Lou and Qiaofu Lou. You’ll have ample time to visit these top attractions and explore the magnificent Yuchang Building and take a stroll in the Taxia water village which is listed in the Famous Historic Cultural Villages of China for its typical cultural regional system. Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead!
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Xiamen, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Xiamen, Fujian, China
Enjoy a private car charter to take you on an unforgettable historical getaway. Spend a day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Gaobei Tulou Cluster and Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster. These massive rectangular or circular structures are settled among the green mountains and snaking rivers, providing you an expansive view of Fujian landscapes. The most outstanding representatives of Gaobei Tulou Cluster are Chengqi Lou, the “King of Tulou”, Wuyun Lou and Qiaofu Lou. You’ll have ample time to visit these top attractions and explore the magnificent Yuchang Building and take a stroll in the Taxia water village which is listed in the Famous Historic Cultural Villages of China for its typical cultural regional system. Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village, Tianluokeng Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County 363600 China
Your private driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby at your chosen departure time. Sit in an air-conditioned and non-smoking private vehicle for a 2.5-hour drive. Upon arrival, you will first go to the viewing platform to have a bird view of Tianluokeng Tulou Clusters. You will have some free time to admire the famous “Four Dishes and One Soup”. Don’t forget to take some stunning photos. Then you’ll have an authentic Hakka lunch in one of the Hakka houses. Later after lunch, head to visit the “Leaning Building”-Yuchang Building which is the oldest and largest round building known so far. You will see the teetering columns that seems almost to collapse but it has undergone seven hundred years of erosion and numerous earthquakes. After visiting the Yuchang Building, you will take a stroll in Taxia Village. You will have an inside looking of this typical Chinese Hakka village which is the home to many famous overseas Chinese and visit Zhang’s clan ancestral hall which is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gaobei Tulou Compound, Gaobei Village, Gaotou Country, Yongding County 364100 China
Later，take a 40-minute scenic drive to the idyllic Gaobei Tulou Cluster where you will get to know the history and related culture in the area. Along the way, you can admire the fascinating scenery of Fujian province and your guide will give you a brief introduction of the Gaobei Tulou Cluster. Explore the UNESCO-listed wonders for yourself as you arrive at the Gaobei Tulou Cluster, which are the most famed and best-preserved Tulou. Explore the Chengqi Lou, the “King of Tulou”, Wuyun Lou and Qiaofu Lou and take a stroll around the ancient villages. On return to Xiamen, your tour ends with the drop-off at your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
