The beautiful harbor city of Xiamen, known to the West as Amoy, is characterized by a charming waterfront district, special colonial mansions, a pleasant and mild climate, a clean environment, and its characteristic food.
From Xiamen, you can explore the World Heritage Site of the Fujian Tulou to find Mulan's "hometown", head northeast to Wuyi Mountain to see the beautiful Danxia landform and learn about ancient Fujian culture, or go north to Xiapu Mudflat to have an incredible photography trip.
No matter whether you would like to have a relaxing weekend in Xiamen or if you would prefer to go beyond the normal sightseeing to have an in-depth trip to trace the origins of the Hakka or Minnan cultures, we can tailor-make your trip according to your interests and requirements.
Most Popular Tours in Xiamen and the Surrounding Areas
These are some suggested itineraries for touring Xiamen as well as multi-destination tours including Xiamen.
- Find the truth of the "missile weapon base".
- Walk in Mulan's "hometown" — the Fujian Tulou.
- Explore the Garden City of Xiamen.
- Visit the World Cultural Heritage earthen building site.
- Take a bamboo raft to float down the stream.
- Appreciate celebrated tea plantations
- Spend one night in tulou
- Discover the earthen buildings of different styles
- Explore an Tea Farm and Taste the Best Oolong Tea.
- Have a Bite of Quanzhou — a True Taste of Minnan (Southern Fujian).
- Discover the traditional communal residenses
- Hike and see the beautiful Danxia landform.
- Discover the outstanding architecture
- Shoot the intriguing Xiapu Mudflat
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Common Questions Travelers Ask Us
You can stay in an original tulou and experience the simple Hakka atmosphere and hospitality of the Hakka people. We have arranged an overnight stay in an original tulou during our 3-Day Essence of Xiamen and In-Depth Tulou Tour for you to enjoy the Hakka atmosphere. Spending one night in a tulou village is a good idea to avoid the tourist crowds. The villages are quiet and more authentic before the tourists arrive in the morning and after they leave in the afternoon.
Recommended hotels:
- Nanjing Qingdelou Inn (original tulou hotel)
- Tsingpu Tulou Retreat (boutique hotel in a restored tulou)