Tour Itinerary
Day 1, Beijing/Xiamen
Hotel/apartment pick-up in the morning around 5:30 or 6:00am by our guide & vehicle with driver. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Xiamen (about 2.5 hours flight). Our guide will help you with the check-in process; she/he will not leave until they see you off to the security check.
Upon arrival at Xiamen airport, you will be met by our local private English-speaking guide (she/he will hold a sign with your name written on it in the terminal lobby) & driver. You will then visit South Putuo Temple. This imposing multi-layered structure that over-looks the sea was first built during the Tang Dynasty more than 1000 years ago. This temple is a wonderful place to learn about Buddhism. Afterwards, drive to a teahouse and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Proceed to visit the Huli Fortress, which is the biggest and oldest Cannon in the world. Enjoy Xiamen Seafood Cuisine for lunch. Stay overnight in the Xiamen City Hotel (4 star standard).
Meal: Lunch
Day 2, Xiamen/Beijing
Hotel check-out & pick-up after having breakfast. Then drive to the ferry station where you will take a ferry to Gulangyu Isle. After a five-minute ferry ride, arrive at Gulangyu for a unique guided tour. Take a golf cart to visit Shuzhuang Garden where you can enjoy the terrain and the sea, which were perfectly incorporated into the layout of the entire garden. See the Nine-Bend Forty-Four Bridge, which is delicately poised above the sea and consists of Duyue Pavilion (Watching Moon Pavilion), Qianbo Pavilion (Thousand-Wave Pavilion), and interesting rockwork. Also, you can enjoy all kinds of famous pianos in the Piano Museum, the only piano museum in China.
Enjoy Xiamen snacks for lunch. After lunch, be transferred to the airport. On the way, visit the Ring Road which is a beautiful Marathon Course. Our guide will help you with the check-in process; she/he will not leave until they see you off to the security check.
Upon arrival in Beijing (4:45pm), you will be met by our guide (she/he will hold a sign with your name written on it in the terminal lobby) & driver again, and they will provide transportation back to your hotel/apartment.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Gulangyu Isle is an oasis with serene beauty, a tranquil atmosphere and buildings in various architectural styles. The beach and a string of bungalows built in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese style flank the waterway.
Shuzhuang Garden was built by a Taiwanese business tycoon who moved his whole family from Taiwan during the Sino-Japanese war of 1894 –1895.
Flight information for reference:
CA1809 07:15/10:00 or HU7771 08:30/11:10
HU7192 14:00/16:45
Tour Includes:
Well-trained English-speaking tour guide
Private vehicle (air-conditioned & well equipped)
Accommodation in 4-star Xiamen City Hotel or same level
Round trip airfare with taxes included
Entrance fees listed above
Meals as listed above
Free-bottled mineral water
Travel insurance
Ferry fee
Round trip golf cart fee
Tour Excludes:
Personal expenses
Tips to the guide and driver
Notes:
A. Please fill in the booking form carefully, your personal information should be the same as your passport for travel purposes.
B. This tour is tailor-made exclusively for you and your party; no other travelers will join in your group.
C. It is highly suggested that you get plenty of rest the day before departure.
D. It is required that you bring your passport the day of the tour, otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the plane.
E. Reservation at least two days in advance is kindly required.
F. The meals we have arranged are all Chinese food, if you have other preferences, please inform the guide.
