Xiamen Private Day Trip to Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster & Nanxi Tulou Cluster

Tour Highlights
• Discover the World Heritage Site Fujian Tulou and its Hakka Culture.
• Admire Chuxi Tulou Cluster, considered the most picturesque Fujian Tulou cluster.
• Visit Nanxi Tulou Cluster, named Tulou Great Wall for various styles of Tulou built along a 10 kilometer long river.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide,
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Xiamen.
• Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Xiamen
• Advice on Meals : Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Xiamen
• Drive to Chuxi Tulou Cluster (3 hours & 30 minutes)
• Visit Chuxi Tulou Cluster (90 minutes)
• Drive to Nanxi Tulou Cluster (30 minutes)
• Visit Nanxi Tulou Cluster (90 minutes)
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Xiamen (3 hours)

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT : It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster by a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle (3 hours & 30 minutes)

Explore Chuxi Tulou Cluster
Considered the most picturesque Fujian tulou cluster, Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster is another UNESCO World Heritage Site with five large circular buildings, 10 rectangular buildings, scatted on mountains, A small path made of cobblestones links these clusters. Behind the buildings are terraced hills and dense forests. Dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), Chuxi Tulou Cluster is a Hakka village inhabited by Xu clan, whom settled down in the 14th century. The first tulou was Heqing Building, which was the ancestry tulou of the village. Tulous built later in the village were named with a Chinese character qing, with a wish of having a flourishing population. The most well-known tulou buildings are Jiqing Building, Yuqing Building, Gengqing Building, Shengqing Building, Shanqing Building and, Xiqing Building. Built in 1419 during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming dynasty, Jiqing Building is the oldest as well as the largest round tulou in this cluster. It consists of two concentric rings, the outer ring building is four storeys tall, with 53 rooms on each level. The outer ring has 72 staircases. The second ring is a one-storey building.

Discover Nanxi Tulou Cluster
Nanxi is a creek passing through the valley, surrounded by green mountains and terraces. Along the creek, there are over 100 tulous of different shapes: round, square, octagon, hexagon, triangle, D-shape, ellipse, and even round and square combinations. Tulous scattered along the creek look like a dragon snaking for tens of kilometers. For its striking visual effect, the area is called "Tulou Great Wall". Two tulous from Nanxi Tulou cluster are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Yanxiang Building and Zhenfu Building.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
After visiting Nanxi Tulou Cluster, this Xiamen private day trip comes to the end. Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel (3 hours).