Top Xiamen Day Trips - page 2

The Hakka people's distinctive homes, called tulou, have a storied past and one today is a prime tourist attraction. Yunshuiyao Old Town, Yún shǔi yáo gu zhen , also known as The Knot Town had obtained its fame through a popular Chinese movie called Yún shǔi yáo which had won the Best Film in the 2007 Golden Rooster Awards. Yún shǔi yáo literally means "The Song of the Clouds and Waters", mainly elaborates a loving story in 1960s in old times of China. Hekeng Tulou Cluster, one of the most incredible Tulou clusters, inscribed as one of the 46 Fujian Tulou World Heritage Sites. Having a birds’ eye view of the Hekeng Tulou Cluster, you will find the huge “T” earth buildings spreading between green mountains and clean water, adding a field to this magnificent scenery.

Enjoy a lovely day excursion from Xiamen on this fully private tour to the time -honored Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town, explore the largest Tulu cluster in the region, appreciate the charming and idyllic river village ,experience the extraordinary Hakka culture and Chinese rural dwellings in Fujian, travel with your own knowledgeable guide to gain a deeper understanding of the local culture ,custom and traditions. Exclusive private tour ensures a more personal experience. Delightful local lunch and convenient door to door private transfers are included.

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!

A total of 46 Fujian tulou sites were inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, as "exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization in a harmonious relationship with their environment".  Today you will vist some Tulou Clusters in HongKeng area.

Tulou is a unique and mysterious Hakka architecture with a thick earth wall enclosure found only in the mountainous areas in southwestern Fujian province in China.  It is is an exceptional example of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization living in a harmonious relationship with their environment. The Tulou was enlisted in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.  Today you will visit some most beautiful Tulou clusters in Tianluokeng.

This full-day private tour from Xiamen visits the less crowded Chuxi Tulou village, once mistaken for a missile base due to its unusual building design. Walk through terraced rice fields and mountains, enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch, and learn about Hakka culture from locals. Hotel pickup and return within Xiamen's main island are included for a seamless experience.

The countryside around Xiamen is known for its tulou clusters, circular buildings built by rural Hakka Chinese communities centuries ago. Explore a few of these remarkable Chinese landmarks on this full-day private tour. Visit the Tianluokeng tulou cluster and the impressive five-story Yuchanglou, and take a leisurely walk through the riverside village of Taxia.

Enjoy a convenient and exclusive private private car service from Xiamen to Tulou in Nanjing County in Fujian province. Travel with your experience driver and explore the unique local Hakka culture at your own pace . Exclusive convenient door to door private transfers are included.