3-Day Xiamen Tour
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Xiamen
- Tour Code: XT-NTYTHNG-03
- Duration of the trip: 3 Days
- Hotel： 2 nights (4-Star Hotel)
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Explore each day’s highlights, pace, routes, hotels, meals, and photos—so you know exactly what to expect along the way.
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Arrive in Xiamen
4-Star Hotel
Your Xiamen adventure begins with a warm airport welcome and smooth transfer to your downtown hotel.
As the afternoon unfolds, take your first taste of this coastal gem at leisure. Wander through the European-influenced architecture along the Hulishan Fortress seaside promenade, where the salty breeze carries scents from nearby seafood grills.
When evening falls, lose yourself in the neon-lit Zengcuo'an Art Village, where fishermen's houses now host bohemian cafés and indie galleries beneath strings of fairy lights.
Nanjing County--Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster--Yuchang Lou--Taxia Village--Hekeng Tulou Cluster
4-Star Hotel
Breakfast
Morning sunlight reveals the misty mountains of Nanjing County as you arrive at the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, where five enormous earthen buildings form the iconic "Four Dishes One Soup" pattern. Watch local grandmothers drying sweet potatoes on circular courtyards that have witnessed six centuries of communal living.
The afternoon brings you to the astonishing Yuchang Lou, its tilted wooden pillars defying gravity since 1308, followed by the poetic Taxia Village where stone bridges arch over a babbling stream lined with ancestral halls.
Conclude at the starlike Hekeng Tulou Cluster, its fifteen buildings strategically positioned according to ancient feng shui principles as the golden hour gilds their rammed-earth walls.
Nanputuo Temple--Gulangyu Island
Breakfast
The morning's tranquility begins at Nanputuo Temple, where monks chant amidst intricate Buddhist rock carvings and the aroma of vegetarian noodles drifts from the monastery kitchen. A short ferry ride transports you to the piano-shaped Gulangyu Island, where afternoon explorations reveal:
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Sun-dappled lanes lined with magnolia trees and Victorian villas
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The melancholic melodies of practice rooms at the Piano Museum
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Secret sea-view gardens hidden behind weathered stone walls
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The panoramic vista from Sunlight Rock where Xiamen unfolds like a watercolor painting
Your journey concludes with an evening transfer to the airport, the scent of tea leaves and sea air lingering as lasting mementos of Fujian's magic.
Included & Excluded
- The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
- Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
- Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
- Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
- Lunches as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
- One travel accident insurance per person
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
- Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
- 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
- 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
- 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
- 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
- 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure
Q & A
This is a 3-day tour — is that enough time to experience Xiamen and the Tulou without feeling rushed?
For a focused city-plus-countryside itinerary, 3 days works well. Day 1 gives you a relaxed afternoon and evening to explore Xiamen's coastal charm — the Hulishan Fortress promenade and the lively Zengcuo'an Art Village. Day 2 is a full day dedicated to the Nanjing Tulou, visiting four different clusters including the famous Tianluokeng "Four Dishes One Soup" and the 700-year-old Yuchang Lou. Day 3 covers Nanputuo Temple in the morning and Gulangyu Island before your evening departure. The tour is efficiently paced without being exhausting. It's ideal for travelers who want the highlights — both the city and the countryside — in a short trip, or as an add-on to a longer China itinerary.
What is Zengcuo'an Art Village on Day 1? Is it worth visiting?
Zengcuo'an started as a traditional fishing village and has transformed into a bohemian art district reminiscent of similar creative clusters found in other coastal cities. The original fishermen's houses have been converted into boutique cafés, indie art galleries, craft shops, and hostels, with fairy lights strung across the narrow lanes. It offers a relaxed, creative atmosphere in the evening — you can browse local artwork, listen to live music at a small bar, or try street food like oyster omelets and grilled seafood. It's not a major historical attraction, but it gives you a pleasant, authentic taste of Xiamen's contemporary creative scene. If you prefer something quieter, the Hulishan Fortress seaside promenade is a peaceful alternative.
Day 3 includes both Nanputuo Temple and Gulangyu Island before an evening departure. Is that too much for one day?
It's a full morning and afternoon, but the two locations are close to each other. Nanputuo Temple is located near the Xiamen University area, and the ferry to Gulangyu Island departs from a nearby pier, so there's minimal travel time between them. You typically spend about 1 hour at the temple, then take a short ferry ride (about 5 minutes) to Gulangyu, where you have 2–3 hours to explore the Piano Museum, Sunlight Rock, and the colonial-era streets. If your flight is in the late afternoon or evening, the timing works well. If you have an early departure, you may need to choose between the two — your guide can help you prioritize based on your flight time.
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