Chengqilou Tower
Chengqi Tulou
Chuxi Tulou Cluster
Chuxi Tulou Village
1 Day Hakka Culture Tour to Fujian Tulou Kingdom
In this amazing tour you will explore the majestic world heritage Fujian Tulou – Hakka Residential Earthen House based in Yongding, which is called the kingdom of Fujian Tulou, experience the legendary Hakka culture and immerse the authentic rural life. In Fujian Tulou, you can taste the real Hakka cuisine, drink mellow Hakka rice wine and taste Hakka tea, learn Hakka language with local people and live in the distinctive Hakka Earthen residential house.
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$280.00
Duration: 1 day
Tour Code: CE-XM-1D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions: Gaobei Chengqilou, Chuxi Tulou Cluster.
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: / Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
Tour Code: CE-XM-1D01
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions: Gaobei Chengqilou, Chuxi Tulou Cluster.
Feature：Historic Sites
Tour Type: / Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
Day1 Xiamen
08:00
In the morning your driver will transfer you to Fujian Tulou in Yongding Area in Longyan City, Fujian Province ( 2.5-3 hour's drive). On the way, you will see banana plantations and coffee plantations. Stop in a tea field. You will take a walk in the tea plantation plucking tea leaves or just breathing the fresh air. You will also visit a tea house to watch an artistic Chinese tea ceremony and sip a cup of tasty Chinese tea. According to historical documents, tea has been produced in the Fujian area for more than 1600 years. Fujian province produces 5 different types of tea - oolong tea, black tea, green tea, white tea and scented tea. The production techniques for all of these teas (except green tea) originated in Fujian province. Fujian is also the home of 336 varieties of tea plant - the largest number in all of China.
11:00
You will arrive at Gaobei Tulou Cluster and visit Chengqilou, the largest Tulou in this area, which is almost three hundred years old and is made up of four concentric circular buildings. This King of Round Earth Building has altogether 400 rooms and used to house 80 families, totaling more than 600 people in its prosperous days.
13:00
Arrive at Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Chuxi Tulou Cluster is situated on the hillside, about 40km southeast of Yongding County. There are five circular Tulou buildings and over a dozen of rectangular in shape in Chuxi village. You will visit Jiqinglou, Shengqilou and Yuqinglou, which are typical of the Hakka earth buildings in Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Jiqinglou was built in1419 during the reign of Emperor Yongle in Ming Dynasty. Jiqinglou is composed of two concentric rings – outer ring and inner ring with four floors. Jiqinglou has 72 staircases dividing the Tulou building into 72 independent Units. Shengqinglou was built i n 1799. Covering an area of 660 square meters, three floors with 37 rooms in each one. Yuqinglou was first built in 1729, and now turn into a family hotel.
In the afternoon, you will visit a local family and chat with host and hostess to know about their daily life and local customs. Climb to the top of the nearby mountain and have a bird’s view of Chuxi village. Rest time will be free for you to stroll in the village.
11:00
You will arrive at Gaobei Tulou Cluster and visit Chengqilou, the largest Tulou in this area, which is almost three hundred years old and is made up of four concentric circular buildings. This King of Round Earth Building has altogether 400 rooms and used to house 80 families, totaling more than 600 people in its prosperous days.
13:00
Arrive at Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Chuxi Tulou Cluster is situated on the hillside, about 40km southeast of Yongding County. There are five circular Tulou buildings and over a dozen of rectangular in shape in Chuxi village. You will visit Jiqinglou, Shengqilou and Yuqinglou, which are typical of the Hakka earth buildings in Chuxi Tulou Cluster. Jiqinglou was built in1419 during the reign of Emperor Yongle in Ming Dynasty. Jiqinglou is composed of two concentric rings – outer ring and inner ring with four floors. Jiqinglou has 72 staircases dividing the Tulou building into 72 independent Units. Shengqinglou was built i n 1799. Covering an area of 660 square meters, three floors with 37 rooms in each one. Yuqinglou was first built in 1729, and now turn into a family hotel.
In the afternoon, you will visit a local family and chat with host and hostess to know about their daily life and local customs. Climb to the top of the nearby mountain and have a bird’s view of Chuxi village. Rest time will be free for you to stroll in the village.
16:00
Head back for Xiamen, Arrive at around 19:00.
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Group Size |
Tour Class |
Tour Price Per person |
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1 Person |
Tourist Class |
$385 |
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2-3 Person |
Tourist Class |
$345 |
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4-5 Person |
Tourist Class |
$310 |
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6-9 Person |
Tourist Class |
$280 |
Our prices included:
1. Air-conditioned Transportation and driver.
2. English-speaking tour guide.
3. Entrance Fees.
4. Visit Tea Plantation, Tea-tasting in Hakka Family.
Our prices not included:
1. Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave Xiamen.
2. Tips to guide and driver.
3. Meals.
4. Insurance and Personal Charges such as excess baggage charge, Expenses for extra staying.
1. Air-conditioned Transportation and driver.
2. English-speaking tour guide.
3. Entrance Fees.
4. Visit Tea Plantation, Tea-tasting in Hakka Family.
Our prices not included:
1. Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave Xiamen.
2. Tips to guide and driver.
3. Meals.
4. Insurance and Personal Charges such as excess baggage charge, Expenses for extra staying.
For Your Information:
1. All Meals are excluded: Costs about 30-35RMB each, our tour guide will assist you to order.
2. Tipping Standard: 50-100RMB per day for Tour Guide, 40-50RMB per day for Driver.
3. We are flexible, we can stop on the way for you to look into the local lifestyle.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
Are you interested in this itinerary ? Send us a message and let us help you plan and book your China vacation based on this sample. Response within 24 hours. Contact our Travel Consultant.
1. All Meals are excluded: Costs about 30-35RMB each, our tour guide will assist you to order.
2. Tipping Standard: 50-100RMB per day for Tour Guide, 40-50RMB per day for Driver.
3. We are flexible, we can stop on the way for you to look into the local lifestyle.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
Are you interested in this itinerary ? Send us a message and let us help you plan and book your China vacation based on this sample. Response within 24 hours. Contact our Travel Consultant.
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