Xiamen Tours
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 behind what American eyes thought was a "missile weapon base".
- Visit the oldest earthen building in Nanjing.
- Walk in Mulan's "hometown" — the Fujian Tulou.
- Explore the Garden City of Xiamen.
- Visit the World Cultural Heritage earthen building site.
- Discover the less-visited tulou which is Mulan's "home"
- Refresh your mind and body in the mountains.
- Take a bamboo raft to float down the picturesque Nine Twists Stream.
- Appreciate celebrated tea plantations, and sip the renowned local tea.
- Have a relaxing afternoon on Gulangyu Island.
- Spend one night in tulou and experience working as a tea farmer.
- Discover the earthen buildings of different styles in Hongkeng Tulou Cluster.
- Witness an oceangoing vessel of the Song Dynasty.
- Explore an Exclusive Tea Farm and Taste the Best Oolong Tea .
- Have a Bite of Quanzhou — a True Taste of Minnan (Southern Fujian).
- Enjoy the beauties of the Garden City, Xiamen.
- Discover the traditional Chinese communal residences called the Fujian Tulou.
- Hike on Wuyi Mountain and see the beautiful Danxia landform.
- Explore one of the most beautiful cities in China.
- Discover the most outstanding architecture in Fujian Province.
- Shoot the intriguing Xiapu Mudflat at sunrise and sunset.
About China Highlights
Since 1998 we've guided everyone ranging from US presidents, Australian Geographic and retired backpackers. Our goal is to create unique trips that take you off-the-beaten path, helping you discover China in a more authentic way. Our motto: "Discovery Your Way!"
Successful Trip to Beijing from Shanghai Shortly after Lockdown
As always, Monica has helped us with all the travel arrangements, planned our trip and followed up with us during the whole travel. It was challenging coming from Shanghai to Beijing shortly after the massive lockdown so we appreciated this attention a lot. It was too hot, so first day in the Forbidden City was a challenge but Ivy was helping us find as much shade as possible. We also visited Mutianyu Great Wall section, Temple of Heaven, Universal Studios, Summer Palace, Olympic Site and went on Hutong tour. Even though it might seem a lot, our small children managed well and loved everything about this trip. Ivy was very flexible with the length of explanations and rerouting our travel depending on temperate and tiredness. Overall, it was a success and we will for sure travel again with China Highlights. more
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)