Tour Guide and Car: Private Day Tour to Tianluokeng Tulou and Gaobei Tulou

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

Enjoy a private car charter to take you on an unforgettable historical getaway. Spend a day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Gaobei Tulou Cluster and Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster. These massive rectangular or circular structures are settled among the green mountains and snaking rivers, providing you an expansive view of Fujian landscapes. The most outstanding representatives of Gaobei Tulou Cluster are Chengqi Lou, the “King of Tulou”, Wuyun Lou and Qiaofu Lou. You’ll have ample time to visit these top attractions and explore the magnificent Yuchang Building and take a stroll in the Taxia water village which is listed in the Famous Historic Cultural Villages of China for its typical cultural regional system. Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead!

What's Included

Experienced tour guide
Driver with private car
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Admission tickets
Lunch
Gratuities(optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your centrally located hotel in Xiamen.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zhangzhou Tianluokeng Village

    Your experienced driver will pick you up in your hotel lobby at your chosen departure time. Follow your driver and sit in the comfortable, air-conditioned car, enjoy about 2-hour relaxing and scenic ride on the way and your expert driver will take you to Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster. Upon arrival, a local guide will take you to the viewing platform to have a bird view of Tianluokeng Tulou Clusters. You will have some free time to admire the famous "Four Dishes and One Soup". Don't forget to take some stunning photos. Later head to visit the “Leaning Building”-Yuchang Building which is the oldest and largest round building known so far. You will see the teetering columns that seems almost to collapse but it has undergone seven hundred years of erosion and numerous earthquakes. After visiting the Yuchang Building, you will take a stroll in Taxia Village. You will have an inside looking of this typical Chinese Hakka village which is the home to many famous overseas Chinese and visit Zhang's clan ancestral hall which is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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    Later, take a 40-minute scenic drive to the idyllic Gaobei Tulou Cluster where you will get to know the history and related culture in the area. Explore the UNESCO-listed wonders for yourself as you arrive at the Gaobei Tulou Cluster, which are the most famed and best-preserved Tulou. Explore the Chengqi Lou, the “King of Tulou”, Wuyun Lou and Qiaofu Lou and take a stroll around the ancient villages. On return to Xiamen, your tour ends with the drop-off at your hotel.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Elephant Tour

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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