Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Yunshuiyao Ancient Village and Hekeng Tulou

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

The Hakka people's distinctive homes, called tulou, have a storied past and one today is a prime tourist attraction.

Yunshuiyao Old Town, Yún shǔi yáo gu zhen , also known as The Knot Town had obtained its fame through a popular Chinese movie called Yún shǔi yáo which had won the Best Film in the 2007 Golden Rooster Awards. Yún shǔi yáo literally means "The Song of the Clouds and Waters", mainly elaborates a loving story in 1960s in old times of China.

Hekeng Tulou Cluster, one of the most incredible Tulou clusters, inscribed as one of the 46 Fujian Tulou World Heritage Sites. Having a birds’ eye view of the Hekeng Tulou Cluster, you will find the huge “T” earth buildings spreading between green mountains and clean water, adding a field to this magnificent scenery.

What's Included

Experienced tour guide
Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen
Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver
Entrance ticket fees
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

You will be picked up at the place you stay in Xiamen. If your hotel is not in the pickup list please mentioned the hotel name and address while make the booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Your professional privater guide will pick you up at your Xiamen hotel, and then take a 2.5-hour scenic drive to the idyllic Yunshuiyao Ancient Town where you will get to know the history and related culture in the area. A tasty local lunch will be offered to you here.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After lunch, visiting Yunshuiyao ancient town, continue your visit to Huaiyuan Tower. Spend about 30 minutes and then continue your next visit to other sites in the area.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Continue your visit to Hegui Lou, a key cultural heritage structure under state protection. The building was constructed in 1732, and you can take a virtual tour to see the amazing Fujian Tulou.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Go ahead to visit Hekeng Tulou Cluster, a village with 13 tulou. It is one of the 10 sites collectively inscribed as the "Fujian Tulou" on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is indeed a complete village, with a dozen or so full-size tulou, plus some smaller adobe buildings. Your tour then ends with return transport to your hotel in Xiamen.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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