- Chuxi Tulou - After breakfasts, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby. Sit back and relax in a well maintained, air conditioned non smoking private vehicle for a 3-hour drive. You will learn from your knowledgeable Tulou travel guide about the history of the Chuxi Tulou(Hakka Earth Buildings), the local life of the Hakka people, some basic facts of the earth buildings you will visit and other things you should know for this tour.
Arrive at the Chuxi Village, you will first go to the observation deck to have a panoramic view of Chuxi Tulou, which had been mistaken for flying saucers or missile base by foreign intelligence before. Cross the Chuxi river you will then go to a local Hakka family to have a traditional Chinese lunch. Enjoy the local Hakka food and their special home made rice wine!
- Hakka Culture Village of Yongding - After lunch you will visit the Jiqing Building which has a history of more than 580 years. Have a try on those stairs only built with wood, not a single nail is used. You will then visit the “Hakka Folk Museum” inside of the building to learn more about the Hakka people, local customs and the Hakka Earth Buildings.
Go out from the museum, you will continue to explore the other buildings with various shapes like the square Shengqing Building, round Shanqing Building, Gengqing Building and hexagon Gongqing Building.
You will have a chance to visit the local primary school in the village and have an interaction with the pupils.
After the tour, you will have a good rest on the comfortable vehicle during the 3-hour drive back to Xiamen. You will be transferred back to your hotel, airport, train station or any other places in downtown Xiamen like a restaurant or a bar if you like.
- Insurance coverage by China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- Transport including pickup and return to hotel (within Xiamen island)
- All government taxes and fees included
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Meals which are not indicated in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Embark on a private 9-hour tour to the picturesque and serene Chuxi Tulou. Delve into the ‘missile base’ - a misunderstanding by foreign intelligence during satellite surveillance. Embark on a trek through the field path of Chuxi’s rear mountain and take in the awe-inspiring landscape of terraced rice fields. Engage with a local Hakka family, partake in a traditional Chinese lunch, and converse with the residents to gain insights into their history, day-to-day life, and unique customs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
