Mt.Wuyi area in South China was known to the world for the well preserved nature landscape, as well as the historical relics. Xiamen was a popular destination in China for it’s mild climate and magnificent island landscape. 6 days Xiamen and Mt.Wuyi tour by TravelAroundYunnan will take you to discover these beautiful places.
Arrive at Xiamen airport by flight ( TBA )
Upon arrival, be welcomed by your local guide at exit of arrival hall, then head to your hotel for check in.
Take a good rest after long flying.
Overnight at Xiamen
In the morning, your trip will star from visiting Gulangyu Island located in the southwest of Xiamen City, covering an area of 1.87 square kilometers, surrounded by the vast sea with reef rocks and meandering coastline. On the island, firstly visit Shuzhuang Garden which was built in 1913 in the south of Gulangyu Island. Originally a private villa of the prestigious local squire Lin Erjia. The garden was built according to the natural landform in ingenious layout, which creates a charming view of "garden on the sea and the sea in the garden". Stop at Piano Museum in the Shuzhuang Garden. Here you will see the lifelong collection of pianos from the collector Hu Youyi, who has lived in Australia for many years. About 30 world-renowned clavichords are exhibited in the museum showing the development of the pianos and the making techniques. These precious pianos includes the Steinway made in American in 19thcentury, the Bosendorfer from Austria, the royal piano for German royal family, the piano gem, the gold-plating piano, the earliest corners piano, the biggest vertical piano, the oldest hand piano and so on.
In the afternoon, move to visit Hulishan Fortress Park it guards the Chinese shore for over a century now. Built in 1894, during Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty, it has always been an important landmark in the island's history, also serving a key role to the country's defense against the Japanese in 1900 and 1937. Parts of the fortress were recently renovated and it was listed in the Guinness World Records in 2000 for its huge 19th century cannon. and South Putuo Temple is deemed to be one of the must-go tourist places in Xiamen. Whatever you are interested in Buddhism or not, you will find the place a scenic area providing you with a refreshing experience.
Afterward ,you will take coach along the most wonderful landscape "Island Ring Road", which is the most beautiful Marathon circuit. Have a exterior view of the Xiamen University before transfer to railway station for the high speed train to Mt. Wuyi G1660 (17:09-20:06) (the 2nd class seat)
After arrival, transfer to check in your hotel.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Mt. Wuyi
After breakfast , star you tour of Wuyishan is located in northeast part of Fujian Province, occupying an area of 70 square kilometers. It's surrounded by streams and valleys. Wuyishan (Wuyi Mountain), is one of the nicest spots and one of the most pleasant mountains in all of China.
You will visit the picturesque scenery in Haven Peak tourist zone : Cloud Cave,Jiesun Peak,Tea Cave etc.
Afternoon take bamboo rafts along -Nine Bend River. It snakes through 36 mountains and 99 cliffs that are distributed on the bank of the stream. It runs for 62.8 km from west to east through Mount Wuyi and girdled by mountains into nine bends. Nine Bend Stream is the soul of Mount Wuyi with the most charming scenery
Have a stroll in the Song Dynasty Street which lies in Wuyi Palace with 300 meters long in total, and there is a stone gate in the front of the street and ancient stone threshold at the back of the street, which all imitate the buildings in Song Dynasty (960 A.D.-1127 A.D.) with Zhuxi’s Memorial Hall as the highlight (960 A.D.-1127 A.D.). Later go to visit Wuyigong Palace the main entrance of Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area. It is the oldest Taoist temple in Mount Wuyi. Originally built in Tang Dynasty (618-907), it was expanded into 300 rooms in Song Dynasty. Wuyi Palace was grandiose because it was where emperors offered sacrifice to mountain god. And Sanqing Hall.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Mt. Wuyi
This morning, make a tour of Water Curtain Cave as the biggest cave in Wuyi Mt, Water Screen Cave measures more than 100 meters in height and width, formed by over-hanging cliffs and waterfalls. The main attractions along Water Screen Cave are Swallow Peak, Caixia Peak and Flaming Peak., and Eagle Mouth Rock, finally we will view the origin of the real Da Hong Pao tea.
After the tour , transfer back to railway station for the high speed train back to Xiamen
Drive to check in your hotel after arrival.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Xiamen
Today you will drive to Yongding (1.5hrs ) to Visit UN World Culture Heritage—Yongding Earth Building Cluster.
Hakka culture, noted for its profoundness, depth and rich contents, includes Hakka spirit, Hakka folk residential architecture, Hakka folklore, the Hakka dialect, traditional Hakka virtues and religious faiths. Centuries ago, Hakka ancestors relocated from the Yellow River basin to South China, eventually forming their own distinct culture. Although Hakka culture has evolved and been integrated with plural cultures in history, it remains integral to Chinese culture and retains the characteristics of ancient culture in Central China.
Tour the Yongding Hakka Building Cultural Village, one of the "World Cultural Heritage".
Visit Zhencheng Building, Kuiju Building, Rusheng Building and Fuyu Building.
Afterward，transfer back to Xiamen.
Lunch at restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Xiamen
Free at leisure before transfer to Beijing airport for the departure flight to next destination
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