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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating Xiamen City Break, a private tour that immerses you in the cultural and scenic wonders of Fujian Province, China. Discover the enchanting Gulangyu Island, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and the world’s largest Piano Museum. Explore Xiamen, celebrated as the 'Garden on the Sea,' with its stunning beaches and historic sites like the Yongding Hakkas House and Xiamen University. Experience the charm of Hi Heaven, the island's largest old villa, famous for its traditional puppet shows. Enjoy a comfortable stay with three nights' accommodation at a superior hotel, daily breakfasts, and a guided tour of Gulangyu Island. With private transfers and optional excursions to Quanzhou, Yongding, or the Xiamen Botanical Garden, this tour offers a perfect blend of leisure and exploration. Delight in the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Xiamen on this unforgettable journey. ...more ...less
Highlights
Gulangyu Island: one of the most scenic areas in Fujian Province.
Visit the world’s largest collection of pianos at the Piano Museum on Gulangyu Island.
Explore Xiamen, known as the 'Garden on the Sea', with its beautiful beaches and cultural sites.
Experience traditional puppet shows at Hi Heaven, the largest old villa on Gulangyu Island.
Discover the Historic International Settlement and Longtou Road with diverse architectural styles.
Visit Sunlight Rock and Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall on Gulangyu Island.
Explore the vibrant Fish Market and Zhongshan Road for local food and souvenirs.
Accommodation Name: Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Arrive at Xiamen Airport or Railway station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport ailway station and accompany you on the transfer to the city. The 30-minute-private-transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Xiamen. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in one of China’s sprawling city.
Overnight in Xiamen.
Day 2
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XIAMEN
Location: Xiamen
Accommodation Name: Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 9:00 at hotel´s lobby to visit Gulangyu Island. After a 1-hour-long ride, we’ll take a ferry to Gulangyu Island we´ll visit The Piano Museum that sits above the beautiful Shu Zhuang Garden and conceal the world’s largest and most impressive collection of pianos, some in shapes and sizes you’ve probably never seen before. Afterwards, we´ll continue to visit Sunlight Rock and Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall that locally known as Huang Rock that lies on the top of Longtou Mountain in south-central Gulangyu Island. We´ll stop for lunch at the local restaurant at midday (incl.), and after we´ll continue with 2-hour-visit of Historic International Settlement and Longtou Road, the peerless mixture of different architectural styles including Traditional Southern Fujian Style, Western Classical Revival Style and Veranda Colonial Style. To sum up our visit we´ll watch the south Fujian dialects puppet show in Hi Heaven, the most fashionable and exquisite cultural attraction on the island. At 16:00 we´ll take a ferry back to Xiamen, and on the way back to the hotel we´ll stop at traditional Fish Market and Zhongshan Road to buy some souvenirs and taste local foodies. You’ll be dropped off at around 18:30 for dinner (not included).
Overnight in Xiamen.
Day 3
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XIAMEN
Location: Xiamen
Accommodation Name: Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to enjoy a full day at leisure in the city of Xiamen. You can both set out to visit the sites most interesting to you or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternately, you can choose from a variety of optional tours.
Optional tour A: Quanzhou, full-day excursion
Visit Quanzhou, the coastal city of Fujian Province, and get know its rich history and culture in this full-day excursion. Early pick-up from the hotel is followed by the visit of Kaiyuan Temple, the largest in Fujian Province, later walk in the Old Town and visit the Golden Fish Lane, Confucius Temple and Tianhou Temple. After the lunch at the local restaurant, continue to Qingjing Mosque, situated in the Muslim hub of Arabic culture in Quanzhou. You´ll be back at the hotel in the late afternoon, approx. at 19:00.
Optional tour B: Yongding, full-day excursion
Take this full-day trip to Yongding and discover the beauty of Yongding County. Starting early at the morning at 8:30, you´ll visit Yongding Tulou cluster, the most extraordinary type of Chinese rural dwellings, and you take a walk in Chuxi Tulou, the largest and oldest round tulou that is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the lunch at one of the local restaurants and get a deeper insight into the Chinese gastronomy. In the late afternoon, at about 18:30, you will be back at the hotel.
Optional tour C: Xiamen Botanical Garden, half-day excursion
Take this 4 hour trip to Xiamen Botanical Garden in the morning and get know the Chinese ancient garden architecture that boasts more than 1.8 million trees and over 4,000 types of flora, covering an area of 4.93 square kilometres. Continue to visit South Putuo Temple, a Buddhist temple founded in the Tang dynasty. You´ll be dropped back at the hotel in the midday.
Overnight in Xiamen.
Day 4
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DEPARTURE XIAMEN
Location: Xiamen
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport ailway station for your onward or return flight/train.
What's Included
Tour Guide
Operated with English-speaking local guide during the Gulangyu Island tour.
Transport
Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Xiamen airport ailway station with English speaking guide and air-conditioning private transfer during the Gulangyu Island tour.
Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including the Gulangyu Island full-day tour.
Other
Meet & Greet service upon arrival.
What's Not Included
International Flights and Visa
International flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees are not included.
Rail Tickets
Rail tickets are not included in the package.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic on-alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme are not included.
City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme is not included.
Optional Tours and Activities
Optional tours and activities are not included in the package.
Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
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Please Note
Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Lunch on day 2 is a set menu in a local Chinese restaurant with one glass of soft drink per person per meal
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Day 1-3 Xiamen:
Superior Hotel Category = Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre-/Post night in Xiamen:
Superior Hotel Category = Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Xiamen:
Superior Hotel Category = Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post night in Xiamen:
Superior Hotel Category = Xianglu Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with private transfers from/to Xiamen airport or railway station, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Enjoy air-conditioned private transfers during the Gulangyu Island tour, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights' accommodation at the Xianglu Grand Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Xiamen, offering superior hotel category amenities. Optional pre- or post-night stays are also available at the same hotel category.
Check out our Q&As
What type of guide will accompany us during the Gulangyu Island tour?
The Gulangyu Island tour will be operated with an English-speaking local guide.
What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 3 breakfasts and 1 lunch on Day 2.
Are there any optional tours available during the stay in Xiamen?
Yes, there are optional tours available including a full-day excursion to Quanzhou, a full-day trip to Yongding, and a half-day excursion to Xiamen Botanical Garden.
What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
The accommodation includes 3 nights at a superior hotel category, such as the Xianglu Grand Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes private transfers from/to Xiamen airport ailway station with an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned private transfer during the Gulangyu Island tour.
What activities are included on Gulangyu Island?
Activities on Gulangyu Island include visiting the Piano Museum, Sunlight Rock, Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, Historic International Settlement, Longtou Road, and watching a traditional puppet show at Hi Heaven.
Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Tui China requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tui china charges.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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