Great For :
Highlights
Cross-Regional Cultural Immersion
- Discover Chaoshan’s Teochew heritage in Shantou’s historic neighborhoods and Chaozhou’s ancient city, explore Xiamen’s Gulangyu Island (UNESCO-listed "Garden on the Sea") with its piano museums and colonial architecture, and uncover Quanzhou’s Maritime Silk Road history in Licheng District.
- Visit Nan Yunshuiyao Tulou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring centuries-old earthen dwellings and banyan-lined ancient paths.
Coastal & Island Adventures
- Cruise to Gulangyu Island for a guided photography tour with complimentary traditional hairpin styling.
- Sail at Dongshan Island’s Yuguzhou Sandbar, explore Xiamen’s Round-the-Island Road for beach activities, and enjoy a boat tour to witness the unique tidal landscape of Fishbone Sandbar.
Flexible Itinerary & Premium Comfort
- No Backtracking: Begin in Shantou, end in Xiamen, with seamless high-speed rail transfers (Shenzhen-Shantou, Chaoshan-Xiamen).
- Stay in 5-diamond hotels in Shantou and Xiamen for 6 nights, ensuring comfort and convenience.
- Upgrade to 20-person small groups for deeper exploration of Tulou and Quanzhou.
Inclusive Services & Experiences
- Transportation: 24-hour airport/station private transfers, round-trip flights/trains (flexible departure from Xiamen after 19:30), and guaranteed high-speed rail tickets (adult full fare, child half fare).
- Activities: Free cancellation insurance, local bilingual guides, Gulangyu ferry tickets, Dongshan Island sailing experience, and Quanzhou historic site tours.
- Culinary Highlights: Savor Teochew beef hotpot, Fujian seafood banquets, and street foods like oyster omelets and soil bamboo jelly.
Package Included
- Accommodation: 6 nights in twin-sharing 5-diamond hotels in Shantou and Xiamen, with daily breakfast.
- Transportation:
- Shenzhen-Shantou high-speed rail (departure).
- Chaoshan-Xiamen high-speed rail (adult tickets included, child half tickets).
- Xiamen return flights/trains (flexible booking for late departures).
- 24-hour private transfers in all cities.
- Admissions: Gulangyu Island ferry, Nan Yunshuiyao Tulou entrance, Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple, Dongshan Island boat tour, and Xiamen sailing experience.
- Services: Local guides in each city, Gulangyu photography tour with hairpin styling, and online itinerary support.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Shenzhen → Shantou (High-Speed Rail)
- Morning: Depart Shenzhen by high-speed rail (3 hours) and check into a Shantou 5-diamond hotel.
- Afternoon: Explore Shantou’s Xiaogongyuan arcades and take a scenic drive to Nanao Island for coastal views at Qing’ao Bay.
- Evening: Dine on authentic Chaoshan beef hotpot in a local restaurant.
Day 2: Shantou → Xiamen (High-Speed Rail)
- Morning: Travel to Xiamen via high-speed rail (3.5 hours) and check into a coastal 5-diamond hotel.
- Afternoon: Wander through Zengcuo’an fishing village and stroll along Round-the-Island Road.
- Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner at Bashi Market.
Day 3: Gulangyu Island Full-Day Tour
- Morning: Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island; visit the Piano Museum and climb Sunlight Rock for panoramic views.
- Afternoon: Participate in a guided photography tour with complimentary hairpin styling, exploring historic villas and the "Most Beautiful Corner".
- Evening: Return to Xiamen by ferry and relax at the hotel.
Day 4: Xiamen → Dongshan Island
- Morning: Take a coach to Dongshan Island and embark on a boat tour to Yuguzhou Sandbar, known for its unique fishbone-shaped tidal flats.
- Afternoon: Experience sailing on the Taiwan Strait and enjoy beach activities.
- Evening: Return to Xiamen for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Xiamen → Quanzhou (Day Trip by High-Speed Rail)
- Morning: Visit Quanzhou’s Kaiyuan Temple and Luoyang Bridge, ancient landmarks of the Maritime Silk Road.
- Afternoon: Explore West Street for local snacks and visit the Museum of Fujian Maritime History.
- Evening: Return to Xiamen via high-speed rail and enjoy a Fujian-style dinner.
Day 6: Xiamen → Nan Yunshuiyao Tulou
- Morning: Take a coach to Nan and tour the Yunshuiyao Tulou Cluster, including Huaiyuan Tower and He Gui Lou.
- Afternoon: Walk along the Yunshuiyao Ancient Path, lined with ancient banyan trees and traditional villages.
- Evening: Farewell dinner featuring local dishes like braised pork in clay pot.
Day 7: Xiamen → Shenzhen (Flight/High-Speed Rail)
- Morning: Free time for shopping at Zhongshan Road or visiting Xiamen Botanical Garden.
- Afternoon: Depart Xiamen via flight or high-speed rail, with flexible scheduling for late check-out (recommended after 19:30).