Things to Do in Xiamen

Sailing out to sea and catching the sea on the tidal flats is one of the must-have experiences when you come to Xiamen, and you can feel the life of a fisherman for a day.

A VISA-free private day tour that specially designed for travelers who have 5~12 hours layover in Xiamen. You will maximize your time to: 1) Explore all the highlights and must-see attractions in Xiamen. 2) Learn the morden history of Xiamen City and China from an experienced knowledgeable passionate tour guide. 3) Have great fun by walking into the labyrinth of alleys

Discover Xiamen on Your Layover! Explore in 4 hrs: bustling streets & hidden cultural spots. 8-hr option: UNESCO-listed Gulangyu Island for colonial architecture. Make the most of your layover!

This one-stop professional English guide services offers you great local language support no matter you travel in Xiamen for business or leisure activities. The itinerary will be fully customized around you, which can include sightseeing tours to the famous attractions in the city . Your professional guide will help you overcome the culture and language barrier and ensure you a smooth and wonderful trip in Xiamen.

Uncover the UNESCO treasures of Tianluokeng Tulou on a private tour. Explore the ancient earthen fortresses, wander through the enchanting Yuchang Tulou and discover the hidden gems of Taxia Village

Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites and attractions. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds that it has to offer, optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Gaobei Earth Building Cluster on a day trip from Xiamen. Visit Chengqi Lou, Shize Lou, and Wuyun Lou, and enjoy a lunch break with Tulou specialties.

Spend a full day with a fully-licensed guide to visit the top famed historical highlights in Quanzhou which was once an international port city on the maritime Silk Route. Marco Polo regarded the location as "one of the ports of the world with the biggest flow of merchandise". As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, it accepted diverse religions including Christianity, Islam and Manichaeism, and today Quanzhou is called 'World Religions Museum'. Visit Kaiyuan Temple, one of China's largest and most important Buddhist temple, and the nearby Qingjing Mosque, the oldest Mosque in China and rated as one of the top ten Muslim holy sites of the world. Take a stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple dedicated to Guan Yu, and visit the Fuwen Temple built in Tang Dynasty as a memorial temple of Confucius, the greatest ideologist and the founder of Confucianism. Enjoy the flexibility of the custom-built private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace.

Discover the cultural charm of Quanzhou on a guided tour from Xiamen. Explore Xunpu Village, visit Kaiyuan Temple, and see Luoyang Bridge, one of the Four Great Ancient Bridges of China.

Thank you for visiting Xiamen city! This comfortable private transfer service takes you to Xiamen North Railway Station from your city hotel. Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver. Your friendly driver looks forward to serving you for your last journey from Xiamen city to North Railway Station.

Gulangyu Island, a captivating and alluring tourist destination located just off the coast of Xiamen, is known for its unique features, including colonial-era structures and lush gardens.

A 9-hour private tour takes you to the most beautiful and less crowded Chuxi Tulou. Explore the "missile base" which is a mistake made by foreign intelligence when they observe this area by satellite. Trek along the field path in the back mountain of Chuxi, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of terraced rice fields. Visit a local Hakka family, have a traditional Chinese lunch and talk to the inhabitants to learn about their history, their daily life and the local customs.

Set out on a trip to embrace the history and tradition in Nanjing Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster. Discover the intricate threads that weave together the cultural fabric of the Hakka community in 1-day.

Visit highlights of Fujian including the Nanjing and Yongding Hakka Tulous and Xiamen City with this private 3 days tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gulangyu Island on a day trip from Xiamen. Admire the island's unique architecture, including the Sunlight Rock, and savor the flavors of Minnan cuisine.

Tulou, or Earthen Buildings, in Fujian, is a renowned World Heritage. This overnight private tour will let you explore both Nanjing and Yongding Tulou castles with a local guide from Xiamen. You will view the earthe buildings in the old Hakka villages, and overnight in a Tulou guesthouse as well.

Experience Xiamen’s nightlife like never before! Our private-guided tours offer 2 tailored packages: cruise along the lit-up Lujiang River or circle Gulangyu’s coastal landmarks.

Located in the southeast of Fujian Province, Xiamen is a hub city, a premier international seaport and a popular tourist destination on the southeast coast of China, reputed as the “Garden on the Sea”. Xiamen, a jewel on the southeast coast of China, is enchanting not only because of its beautiful scenery but more importantly, for its unique urban characteristics. Integrating the cultures of overseas Chinese, western countries and South Fujian, it is where history and tradition merge with modernity and urbanity. It is also home to diversified cultures.

Discover the unique architecture of the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster on a private day trip from Xiamen. Learn about the history and culture of the Hakka people from your guide.

Enjoy a fun adventure to loca food markets at Zeng Cuo An Village and Eighth Seafood Market in the city, delighted and amazed by the gorgeous varieties of food that is tempting and mouthwatering. Explore the oldest and largest seafood market in Xiamen,marvel at the spectacular ranges of the fresh sea food, all kinds of wet and dried goodies, experience the fantastic food scene with your local guide and gain a great insight into local culture and life. Flexible departure time catering to your own schedule, convenient door to door transfer are included.

Discover the top sights in Xiamen on a private tour. Explore the UNESCO-listed Gulangyu Island and see city highlights like the South Putuo Temple, Hulishan Fortress, and the beach.

This tour will take you to Meizhou Island which is known for being the birthplace of the goddess Matsu. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian's people's heart. In Fujian, people here usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Immerse yourself in the nature and Buddhist Culture while exploring Guanghua Temple whose layout is magnificent with the outer screen wall, Emperor Hall, and the Great Buddha's Hall forming the central axis running north to south.

Explore the best sights in and near Xiamen on a 3-day tour. Visit the South Putuo Temple, the Tianluokeng Tulou, and the Hekong Tulou.

This private transfer service offers you the most convenient and worry-free private transfer service from Xiamen Gaoqi International airport to Xiamen city.You will enjoy a most convenient and comfortable ride with your own professional driver after a long flight.

Spend the wonderful one day private tour to discover the beautiful coastal city Xiamen from its old and modern perspectives , from its colonial building on the famed Gulangyu Island to the modern architecture along Lu Jiang River, from the classic Shuzhuang Garden to the Charming Beach view along Huandao Road ,from the famous Nanputuo Buddhist temple to Zhongshan road pedestrian shopping street and more. Experience the local culture, history and life with your local knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the flexibility of the exclusive private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace. No matter you are a solo traveler or travel with your families, friends or on short business visit to Xiamen, you won’t want to miss such an amazing and memorable day.  

Enjoy a reliable and comfortable private transfer from Xiamen city to Xiaomen Gaoqi International Airport.Travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle and avoid the stress of waiting taxi. Exclusive door to door private transfer only for you and your group. Different vehicles from 5 to 53 seats available to cater different size of the groups and all with spacious boots for the luggage storage.

Venture out of the bustling city of Xiamen and discover the lush Anxi region in the Fujian Province. Explore the mountainous region that has been cultivating Oolong tea since the Tang Dynasty and produces over 15,000 tons each year. Then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local farm complete with tea tasting and admire the scenery from the Anxi Hong’en Rock before heading back to the city. Take a full-day private tour from Xiamen to the Anxi tea region Learn about the ancient history of Oolong tea in this mountainous region Sit down to a delicious lunch at a local farm and admire the scenery Enjoy a personalized experience with a private tour guide and vehicle

You will visit most of the highlights of Xiamen City and the Hakka Earth Buildings in this magnificent private 2-day tour in Xiamen. Local lunch, entrance fees, round-trip bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Have the pleasure of exploring the Tinaluokeng tulou with an experienced driver which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by picturesque natural scenery. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 19 seats available to cater different sizes of your group. Secure safe and quality travel from Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster through reliable private car charter services perfect for every traveler.

Make use of your short layover time in Xiamen by taking this exclusive private customized city tour. Choose to visit the city’s top attraction such as Gulang Yu Island, Nanputuo temple (South Putuo Temple), Ancient Qing Dynasty Fort and more. Flexible itinerary and departure time catering to your own schedule, travel with your local friendly guide to gain a great overview of the beautiful Xiamen city. Convenient door to door private transfers and local delightful lunch or dinner is included in the tour.

The reason why Yunshuiyao has attracted so many tourists is because of its tranquil and peaceful ambience of old time Chinese village. Here they have the highest concentration of thousands-years-old banyan tree group in Fujian province. They are standing here as a historical witness of the changing lives. Walking through the cobbled path under those ancient trees which will lead you to the heart of those ancient villagers’ houses, you would feel like as if it is walking into a mysterious long lived history alive.Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 55 seats available to cater different sizes of your group. Secure safe and quality travel from Xiamen to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village through reliable private car charter services perfect for every traveler.

Spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a tour to the most must-see Anxi County which is known for its world class tea, especially the Tieguanyin type. Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead! Feel safe in the hands of an experienced driver who can also give you some local travel tips along the way. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 55 seats available to cater different sizes of your group.

Explore Gulangyu Island on a private half-day tour from Xiamen. After a convenient cruise port pickup, visit the picturesque island of Gulangyu with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the island and admire its colonial European architecture. Stop for a drink at one of its many cafés and check out the traditional Chinese gardens of Shuzhuang before returning to the port.

Enjoy the picturesque of the "Four Dishes and One Soup"- Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster, visit the “rickety building”- Yuchang Building and stroll in the Taxia water village in a 9-hour private tour with your private knowledgeable Tulou travel guide. Having a local lunch together with the Hakka  families while sitting inside the earth building will help you to better understand the local inhabitant's life and the history of Hakka Earth Buildings.

Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this exclusive half day tour with the local expert guide. Visit the USNECO site Gulang Yu Island and explore the " World Architecture" , " Garden on the Sea" , local famed musem, local alley streets etc. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds. Optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.

A 8-hour private tour will take you to explore all the highlights of Xiamen. You will first take a ferry to Gulangyu Island, from there you will climb onto the highest peak-Sunlight Rock, visit the unique seaside park-the Shuzhuang Garden and the only Piano Museum in China. In the afternoon you will visit South Putuo Temple and Hulishan Fortress. And finally have a leisure walk at the Island Ring Road. Highlights: • No shopping  • Lowest price guarantee • Lunch in a local popular restaurant included • Deluxe round-way ferry tickets included • Entrance fees to all the attractions included • Flexible and tailor-made itinerary

Take the great opportunity of visiting Fujian’s famous Tulou cluster (Earth Building) from Xiamen, travel with your local knowledgeable guide to explore UNESCO site at Yuchang and Tianluokeng Tulou village located in Nanjing county. Explore the amazing ancient Hakka houses and appreciate the beautiful countryside scenery away from the city; savor a delightful local lunch in the town and gain a great insight into the local fascinating history, culture and life. Exclusive private tour with flexible departure time and convenient door to door transfers are included.

Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster — The Classic Cluster Among the more intriguing pieces of history in Fujian are the tulou -- large, round, rammed-earth buildings dating back centuries. Tianluokeng tulou cluster, have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment. Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster is a neat Olympic-rings-shaped group of five earthen buildings: one square building and four round buildings around it. Many travelers call it "four dishes and one soup".

Ride this private transfer to marvel at the magnificent views of Gaobei Tulou Cluster and Yunshuiyao Ancient Village which have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site and also have been inscribed as exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement.Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead! During the travel from Xiamen, feel safe in the hands of an experienced driver who can also give you some local travel tips along the way. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 19 seats available to cater your group.

Explore the most must-see and less crowded Chuxi Tulou on this flexible private tour. Experience the legendary Hakka culture and immerse yourselves in idyllic rural life with the help of your private guide. Wander along the field path in the back mountain of Chuxi, enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Visit a local Hakka family and talk to the inhabitants to learn about their history. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Bypass the ticket-booking trouble and opt for a much more comfortable experience on this 7-hour private Gulangyu Island Tour. Take a ferry to Gulang Island, and savor the island’s relaxing atmosphere, gardens, and take a stroll around colonial-era highlights, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the picturesque views. On the island, you can find the winding coastal lines, natural and gentle seaside bathing grounds with the fine sands, and oddly shaped reefs. You will have ample time to explore two top attractions: Sunlight Rock and The Aviary Garden. Ferry and attractions tickets, private driver and professional guide included. We also prepare an authentic local food for you.

The reason why Yunshuiyao has attracted so many tourists is because of its tranquil and peaceful ambience of old time Chinese village. Here they have the highest concentration of thousands-years-old banyan tree group in Fujian province. They are standing here as a historical witness of the changing lives. Walking through the cobbled path under those ancient trees which will lead you to the heart of those ancient villagers’ houses, you would feel like as if it is walking into a mysterious long lived history alive.

Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites and attractions. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds that it has to offer, optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.

Enjoy the convenience of private door to door transfer to Riyuegu Hotspring resort from Xiamen. Relax yourself in the various cool pools in the wonderful resort set in the tranquil gardens and surrounded by Tianzhu Mountains. exclusive private transfer ensures the flexible departure time based on your own travel schedule.

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.

Yongding Hakka Cultural Village is famous all around the world for its beautiful landscape, unique Hakka culture, and magnificent Hakka Residential Earthen House. Spend full day with a local expert guide to visit the most concentrated of all earthen house clusters - Yongding Hakka cultural village, enjoy a traditional Hakka lunch at one of the Hakka houses, and visit the famous Hakka Tulou like Zhenchenglou, Fuyulou, Kuijulou, Rushenglou, etc. Meet local expert guide at your Xiamen downtown hotel, aboard comfortable private vehicle to start the amazing Hakka Cultural Village trip, visit the most concentrated of all earthen house clusters, have lunch at one of the local Hakka houses, and enjoy comfortable transfer back to our hotel after the trip.

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Shaolin Temple on a private tour from Xiamen by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, you will have plenty time to watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, or return Xiamen.

Visit highlights of Xiamen including the Yongding Hakka Tulous in Hongkeng village with this private day tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.

This tour will take you to Meizhou Island which is known for being the birthplace of the goddess Matsu. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian's people's heart. In Fujian, people here usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Explore South Shaolin Temple where you can see the sparse remains of an ancient South Shaolin Temple and immerse yourself in the tranquil spirituality of this magical and fascinating place.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Gulang Island, bypass the ticket-booking trouble and opt for a much more comfortable experience on this 3.5-hour private Gulangyu Island Night Tour. Take the ferry to Gulang Island, and savor the island’s relaxing atmosphere, gardens, and take a stroll around colonial-era highlights, enjoy the sea breeze and watch the night views. Go along the Longtou Road to taste local food, enjoy coffee, drink tea, and read a book or choose to enter a bar to drink a little wine, dance, and sing songs (own expense). Ferry tickets, private driver and professional guide included. We also prepare an anthentic local food for you.