Chaoshan people and Hakka people are both two brave branches liking exploring oversea world in the history of China. Today many people with Chinese family tree in Southeast Asia could trace their ancestry here, including some billionaire, movie stars and political people. It is miracle that Chaoshan area and Hakka area neighbored in Guangdong and Fujian province.
China Exploration created this interesting tour connecting Chaoshan and Hakka culture and history for those interest in or want to trace their ancestry. The culture, history of Chaoshan and Hakka people can be learned in this tour, also the beautiful nature around here are also deserved.
D1 Arrive in Guangzhou
Arrive in Guangzhou today, check in the hotel. And you can free to explore the attractions in the city yourselves according to your time, such as Chengjiachi Temple, Yuexiu Park, etc.
Take the bullet train to Jieyang in the morning. Meet with your guide and driver there and then visit the Jieyang Confucius Temple, which was also called Jieyang Institute. And then visit the Qilou Building in the old streets of Jieyang to trace the life of Chaoshan people. In the late afternoon head to Chaozhou in 30 minutes’ driving.
D3 Chaozhou City Tour
Chaozhou was the origin of many Chaoshan people. Today you will explore the Chaozhou Old Town, which included the Memorial Archway, Kaiyuan Temple. And the Guangji Bridge was said to be the spiritual symbol of Chaoshan people. And in the afternoon you will also visit the Hanyu Memorial Temple and Longhu old village.
D4 Chaozhou / Dapu / Yongding 224 KM Driving 3 hrs
In the morning you will head to Huaelou building, which was located in a quiet and beautiful village in Dapu county, and it is a well reserved ruin of Haka people immigrated to Guangdong area. And then you will head to Baihou old town, which was the residency of typical successful Canton people. You will cross the border to Yongding city in Fujian province in the late afternoon.
D5 Yongding - Nanjing 100Kms Driving 1.5 hrs
Today you will explore the Hakkha Tulou in the beautiful villages of Yongding county. As the main residency of Hakka people, many Tulou were built here. Chenqilou Tulou is called the King of the Tulou as the largest in Fujian, and the Chuxi Tulou could be the most ancient in Fujian, and Zhengfu lou could be the most beautiful mixed with Chinese and Western style architecture. In the late afternoon head to Nanjing city.
D6 Nanjing - Xiamen 170Km, Driving 2 hrs
Continue to enjoy the beautiful Tulou today. Nanjing is also the main residency of Hakka people, naturally a lot of ancient Tulou villages were left here. Today you will visit Tianluoken village firstly, and then you will also visit the quiet, traditional and beautiful Yunshuiyao village, which was often taken as the background in many movies. In the late afternoon head to Xiamen city. Night in Ximen.
D7 Xiamen City Tour
Xiamen is the largest city in Fujian province, also one of the most beautiful cities in China. You will visit the beautiful Gulangyu Island to enjoy the various gardens. You can explore the beautiful gardens, delicious restaurants and walking on the small street in leisure. And then you will visit the huge Buddhism of South Putuo Temple. In the late afternoon you will explore the various foods in the Zengcuoan street, which is a hot spots for foods on social media now, many many people here.
D8 Xiamen Departure
Head to railway station or airport, end of the tour.