2-Day Xiamen to Fujian Tulou Tour: UNESCO Hakka Villages & Yunshuiyao

Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Xiamen in the morning and begin your journey into the mountains of southern Fujian.

After a scenic drive through Fujian's countryside, arrive at Yunshuiyao Ancient Village, a charming historic village famous for its peaceful riverside scenery, ancient banyan trees, stone pathways, and traditional Hakka atmosphere.

Explore two of the village's most important Tulou buildings:
- Hegui Building (和贵楼) – Known as the tallest square Tulou in Fujian, this remarkable structure was built on a swampy area using traditional techniques that demonstrate the wisdom of ancient Hakka architecture.
- Huaiyuan Building (怀远楼) – A beautifully preserved Tulou featuring elegant craftsmanship and detailed wooden carvings, offering insight into Hakka family traditions and education culture.

Your guide will introduce the history of the Hakka people, explain how Tulou buildings were designed for both protection and community living, and share stories about generations of families who lived together inside these unique structures.

Continue to the famous Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, one of Fujian's most iconic Tulou landscapes. From the viewing platform, admire the spectacular arrangement of five Tulou buildings surrounded by green mountains, creating the famous “Four Dishes and One Soup” formation.

After sightseeing, check in at your accommodation in Taxia Village, a beautiful traditional village located beside a peaceful stream. Enjoy the quiet rural atmosphere and experience a slower pace of life in the Fujian countryside.

After breakfast, continue exploring the cultural treasures around Tianluokeng.

Visit Yuchang Building (裕昌楼), one of the oldest Tulou structures in Fujian. Famous for its unusual slanted wooden pillars and long history, the building provides a fascinating example of traditional construction techniques and Hakka ingenuity.

Continue to Taxia Village, a picturesque Hakka settlement surrounded by mountains, streams, and ancient buildings. Take a relaxing walk through the village, admire the traditional houses, and enjoy the peaceful countryside scenery.

Afterward, travel to Yongding Hongkeng Tulou Cluster, another UNESCO-listed Tulou area featuring some of the most famous earthen buildings in Fujian.

Visit Zhencheng Building (振成楼), often called the "Prince of Tulou" because of its grand scale, elegant design, and unique combination of traditional Chinese and Western architectural elements. Your guide will explain the history of the Lin family who built the Tulou and how this impressive structure became one of Fujian's architectural icons.

After the Tulou exploration, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to Xiamen. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport according to your schedule, marking the end of your Fujian cultural journey.