5-Day Xiamen & Quanzhou Culture Private Tour

Sky-deck views, art harbor stroll and “sea garden” island.

Essentials — After breakfast, immerse yourself in Xiamen’s modern skyline and old harbor charm before crossing to Gulangyu Island for an afternoon of slow-paced island wandering. Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Star Coast Xiamen’s “new landmark” themed around the Chinese Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival . Walk along the star corridor , find celebrity handprints and enjoy seafront views by Yanwu Bridge. ⏱ ≥30 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory (Yunshang Xiamen) At roughly 300 m above sea level with a 1,300 m² 360° glass sky deck . Overlook Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road and both old and new Xiamen . On clear days, it’s one of the best viewpoints for skyline photos. ⏱ ≥60 min ｜ 🎟 Included: observatory ticket ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Art West District & Shapowei Harbor Former fishing harbor turned into a trendy art district . Follow the wooden boardwalk, sip a juice or coffee, watch the sunset and feel the rhythm of “Old Xiamen” . Continue to Old Xiamen Food Street , where famous stalls like “Yubao Sao” draw long lines. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free stroll ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Gulangyu Island Take the ferry (~20 minutes) to Gulangyu, known as a “Sea Garden City” and “Piano Island”. Follow the World Architecture Expo Route past former British and Japanese consulates, Catholic church, Union Church, Hai Tian Tang Gou (exterior), Huang Rongyuan Hall (exterior) and Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Garden . Check in at popular photo spots such as the “Most Beautiful Corner” and the iconic “boat house” . Afternoon tea & free time on Gulangyu Enjoy fruit tea and local snacks at Nangang Fish Shop or similar, and receive a Gulangyu stamp booklet . Spend about 40 minutes of free time along Longtou Road or Hougangzai Beach for street snacks, souvenir shops and beach walks. ⏱ ~3.5 h on island ｜ 🎟 Included: ferry + afternoon tea ｜ 🚤 Public ferry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Gulangyu’s snack streets and specialty shops are independent businesses and not arranged shopping stops. Feel free to browse or skip them. Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel

Temple courtyards, coastal lanes and Minnan culture at night.

Essentials — Today combines religious culture, seafront scenery, creative villages and a Minnan-style night show . Nanputuo Temple Founded in the Tang dynasty, one of the most important Buddhist temples in South Fujian . Visit Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, Great Compassion Hall and other buildings, richly decorated with carvings and sculptures. Locals come here to burn incense and pray for peace and good fortune. ⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free entry (donations optional) ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Xiamen University (exterior) Brief stop by China’s “most beautiful campus” , where sea, lakes and traditional buildings meet. Quick photo stop at the gate or near the lakeside. ⏱ ~10–15 min ｜ 🎟 Outside view ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Huandao Road (Ring Road) Xiamen’s coastal postcard – a colored cycling lane hugging beaches and palm-lined sidewalks. Walk or cycle a short stretch to feel the sea breeze and open views. ⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Zengcuoan Village Former fishing village now known as a creative, snack-rich neighborhood and a “Minnan original eco village”. Try fish balls, sha-cha noodles, thick toast, herbal desserts and other Instagram-famous snacks in narrow lanes. ⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Jimei School Village Educational district created by renowned overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee . See Gui Lai Hall , Tan Kah Kee’s former residence (exterior) and Longzhou Pool , famous for Dragon Boat Festival races. ⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Old Courtyard Scenic Area & Minnan Legend Show / Lingling Circus Old Courtyard Scenic Area (4A) preserves Minnan-style red-brick houses and traditional courtyards . Watch the 360° indoor “Minnan Legend Show” , blending folk stories, dance, acrobatics and multi-media effects to depict Minnan culture. Or, depending on arrangement, enjoy Lingling International Circus – Global Wonderland , with horse stunts, aerial acts and international gold-award programs. ⏱ ~1.5–2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: show ticket ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel

Ancient sea-silk city, flower crowns and stone bridges.

Essentials — Leave Xiamen for Quanzhou , a UNESCO-recognized historic port city. Experience Xunpu flower-crown village , visit Kaiyuan Temple , explore Xiaoxicheng creative area , stroll West Street and admire Luoyang Bridge – one of China’s four great ancient bridges. Drive to Quanzhou Distance: about 81 km , roughly 1.5 hours by highway from Xiamen. ⏱ ~1.5 h one-way ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy Xunpu Village – Flower-Crown Experience A coastal fishing village in Quanzhou’s Fengze District, home to descendants of ancient Arab merchants. Women here are famous for wearing colorful flower crowns (簪花围) , with floral headpieces, earrings and traditional outfits. Ladies and children in your group receive complimentary flower-crown styling to experience local customs; admire oyster-shell houses and seaside village life. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Village access free; flower-crown included for women/children ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Kaiyuan Temple One of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian , founded in 738 AD (Tang dynasty). Explore grand halls, twin stone pagodas and ancient carvings; feel Buddhist culture and Quanzhou’s historical role on the Maritime Silk Road. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Usually free or small donation (ticket policy may change) ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Lunch suggestion (self-pay) Locals often recommend Zhusun Goose Restaurant or Honglin Restaurant , known for nourishing bamboo fungus goose soup and Fujian-style dishes . Xiaoxicheng · West Street Viewing Platform Xiaoxicheng is a compact creative block with text art and murals – a popular photo spot for young travelers. From the West Street viewing platform , look down on Kaiyuan Temple’s twin pagodas and tiled roofs, imagining Quanzhou’s prosperity in Song and Yuan times. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate West Street & Luoyang Bridge West Street is one of Quanzhou’s oldest streets and best-preserved historic blocks, retaining many traditional buildings and street views from earlier centuries. Continue to Luoyang Bridge , formerly called Wan’an Bridge, one of China’s four famous ancient bridges , built during Northern Song times under the direction of official Cai Xiang. Look at its stone piers, bridge deck and inscriptions to appreciate ancient engineering. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Return to Xiamen in the late afternoon or evening. ⏱ ~1.5 h return ｜ 🚘 Private car/van Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel In scenic areas, please be cautious when offered souvenirs; all purchases are personal behavior and not part of the tour price.

Farewell, Xiamen and Minnan culture.

Essentials — Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have a later flight or train, store your luggage at the front desk and enjoy some last-minute free time in Xiamen. At the confirmed time, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Xiamen airport or railway station . ⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private drop-off ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy Hotel check-out is normally before 12:00 noon . For early flights, ask the front desk to prepare a simple breakfast box. For late flights, extending the room beyond noon may incur extra charges. Meals / End — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Tour ends