Destination- CHINA - 8D7N XIAMEN TULOU + CHAOSHAN (NOV-MAR)
Tour Highlights:
Make your own Hakka glutinous rice cakes & night tour of the century-old Hakka Tulou.
Experience the slow lifestyle of Chaozhou, a famous historical and cultural city.
Taste traditionally made “Chinese Tea Eggs” and “Crispy Taro cake” at the Tianfu Tea House.
Visit the largest seafood market in Xiamen at the most popular local bazaar - Eight Market. Savour authentic local snacks and explore a variety of dried fruits and specialty products.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
XIAMEN
- Gulangyu Island
- Jimei School Village
- South Putuo Temple
- Zeng Cuo An Village
YONGDING
- Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster
MEIZOU
- Hakka Museum – the first national museum in China to fully display the cultural origin and development of the Hakka people.
- Hakka Walled Village
- Thousand Buddha Pagoda
CHAOZHOU
- Tour the ancient city in sightseeing eco-bus
- Kaiyuan Temple (First temple in eastern Guangdong)
- Xiangzi Bridge (One of the four ancient bridges in China)
- Memorial Temple of Hanyu
SHANTOU
- Century Small Park
- Century old shop “Piaoxiang Snacks” to taste authentic Chaoshan Snacks
- Laoma Temple
DELICACIES :
Meal Plan
7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Specialties
- Xiamen Minnan Cuisine
- Hakka Cuisine
- Tulou Farmhouse Cuisine
- Chaoshan 18-style Snacks
- Old Xiamen Flavor
- South Putuo Temple Vegetarian Banquet
HOTELS :
XIAMEN – 4 ★ Hooray Hotel Xiamen (4N)
YONGDING - Best Local 4 ★ Hakka Earth Building Prince Hotel (1N)
MEIZHOU – 4 ★ Vienna International Hotel (1N)
CHAOZHOU – Local 5 ★ Linjiang Hotel (1N)
*Note: Hotels subjected to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered alternative accommodation similar to this list.
Suggested Optional Activities:
Xiamen Old Yard “Folk Culture Garden” + “Legend of Min Nan” show RMB268 per person.
Experience the beauty of the night by taking a luxurious cruise in Xiamen enjoying the enchanting scenery on both sides of Egret Island, illuminated by captivating night lights RMB248 per person
These additional activities enrich your experience; however, it is entirely optional and at your discretion.
Service Fees : (based on 8D7N)
S$96 per person
Note：
Tour sequence, hotels and meals are subject to change with / without prior notice. In the event of discrepancy between the English and Chinese itineraries, please refer to the Chinese itinerary for accuracy.
All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only.
A minimum group size of 10 passengers is required for a confirmed departure, and a tour leader will be arranged for tours with more than 20 passengers.
Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise stated.
• Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Xiamen.
• Jimei School Village, Turtle Garden, Guilai Hall, Mr. Chen Jiageng Former Residence
• For dinner, enjoy Hokkien cuisines such as Ginger Duck Stew and Min Nan Oyster Omelette.
• Boat ride to Gulangyu Island, visit Wanguo Buildings and Self - Funded tasting of snacks at Longtou Commercial Street.
• For lunch, enjoy dishes such as Ginger Duck, Baked Shrimp with Tea, and Xia Men Fried Noodle etc.
• Head to Yongding, arrive at Hakka Earth Building Prince Hotel and experience the making of Hakka glutinous rice cakes.
• For dinner, enjoy Hakka cuisines.
• Take a night tour of century-old Hakka Tulou and enjoy the unique landscape and charming night view.
• World Heritage Yongding Chuxi Tulou Cluster (Scenery of terraced fields can be viewed in May and June)
• For lunch, enjoy Autenthic Tulou Country Style Cuisine such as White Cut Chicken and Braised Meat with Dried Bamboo Shoots.
• Hakka Museum - the first nation museum in China to fully display the cultural origin and development of the Hakka people.
• Hakka Walled Village
• Thousand Buddha Pagoda
• For dinner, enjoy Hakka cuisine such as Hakka Yong Tau Foo and Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable.
• Take a sightseeing eco-bus and tour around this ancient city, experience traditional folk customs of a thousand years old city.
• Kaiyuan Temple - Renowned as a 'haven for a million families, a jungle of three thousand worlds'.
• Zaiyang Teahouse - listen to Teochew operas, taste Gongfu tea and relax in the comfortable Chaoshan life.
• Climb the four ancient bridges in China, Xiangzi Bridge and Guangji Gate City Tower. Xiangzi Bridge, renowned for its unique style featuring 'eighteen piers, twenty-four islets,' holds historical significance.
• Enjoy Marinated Goose and Fried Kway Teow
• Memorial Temple of Hanyu
• Taste the traditional citron fruit candy made with methods passed down from the ancestors at Xiangguang Chaoyi Old Shop.
• For dinner, enjoy the Chaoshan 18-style Snacks, such as Olive Vegetables, Pumpkin and Taro Paste, Carrot Cake, Oyster Roast and more.
• Century Small Park - a historic site in the city.
• The earliest building before the opening of Shantou “Laoma Temple”. Fishermen set sail, and ocean-goers cross the sea; all come to this place for prayers and blessings, seeking safety and a smooth journey
• The oldest and most distinctive “Piaoxiang Snacks”, taste authentic Chaoshan snacks such as bamboo shoot, rice-free cake and ginger potato ginkgo soup.
• For lunch, enjoy authentic Shantou cuisines such as sour and sweet Kway Teow (rice cake) with meat and Puning tofu
• Taste traditionally made “Chinese Tea Eggs” and “Crispy Taro cake” at the Tianfu Tea House.
• For dinner, enjoy Ludao cuisines such as Seafood stir-fried noodles and Salt Pepper Prawn.
• Zeng Cuo An Village - known as "the most literary and artistic village in the country". It used to be a simple fishing village, but now it has become a popular cultural innovation village.
• Drive pass Huandao Road, Xiamen University.
• Visit the South Putuo Temple, lunch is specially arranged in South Putuo Puzhao Pavilion to indulge in the most famous vegetarian banquet in China that won a national gold medal.
• Eight Market - Visit the largest seafood market in Xiamen at the most popular local bazaar. Explore a variety of local specialties, immersing yourself in the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of the local market.
• Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street - free to go shopping, taste all kinds of snacks at your own expenses.
Free shopping / Visit relativies (guide or tourist bus service not provided). Or Join the optional tour (GV4)
A. Quanzhou day tour with lunch: GV4-7: RMB 550/person (driver cum guide); GV8 & above: RMB450/person (driver + guide)
• Wudianshi Traditional Blocks + Kaiyuan Temple + West Street + Xunbu Village
B. Kinmen day tour with lunch (driver cum guide): GV4-7: RMB850/person; GV8 & above :RMB 750/person
• Morning boat ride to Kinmen to visit Zhaishan Tunnel–Juguang Tower - Chen Jinglan Western – view small Kinmen from far – Zhongshan Memorial Forest. Specialty shop: tribute candy, one root. Thereafter boat ride back to Xiamen.
*Remarks: Kinmen visa free for Singapore/ Malaysia passport holder; Other nationality need to apply Taiwan visa & double entry China visa
• Free at leisure before your flight back to Singapore! We hope that you have had an enjoyable vacation with EU Holidays and look forward to bringing you to your next holiday destination.
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Tour code: CNFJDW
Make your own Hakka glutinous rice cakes & night tour of the century-old Hakka Tulou. Experience the slow lifestyle of Chaozhou, a famous historical and cultural city. Taste traditionally made “Chinese Tea Eggs” and “Crispy Taro cake” at the Tianfu Tea House. Visit the largest seafood market in Xiamen at the most popular local bazaar - Eight Market. Savor authentic local snacks and explore a variety of dried fruits and specialty products.
