Xiamen is a typical littoral city with abundant tourist attractions such as islands, mountains, temples and parks, etc., providing you with a full sightseeing schedule. On this customized day tour, you will follow local expert guide to explore the delicate natural beauty, ancient relics and varied architecture at Gulangyu Island, and visit the Jimei Study Village to experience academic atmosphere.
Itinerary:
Meet local expert guide from your Xiamen downtown hotel at 8:30am, and aboard comfortable private vehicle to start the Xiamen sihgtseeing.
Head to the ferry terminal and take a ferry to visit the beautiful Gulangyu Island famed for delicate natural beauty, ancient relics and varied architecture. Take a peaceful walk and appreciate various old buildings on the island, visit the beautiful seaside Shuzhuang Garden, it was exquisitely designed to embody three important characteristics in gardening---hiding elements, borrowing from one's surroundings, and combining movements.
Later ferry back to Xiamen Island and enjoy a delicious lunch at local restaurant, move on to visit the famous Jimei Study Village founded by Mr. Tan Kah Kee in 1913, a renowned educator and leader of overseas Chinese. Here you will visit the former residence of Tan Kah Kee, Tan Kah Kee Garden and the Turtle Garden, appreciate the beautiful scenery, learn the life story of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, and hear about Mr. Tan’s great contributions to the educational undertakings.
Afterwards, your tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel to conclude the Xiamen trip.
Meeting/pick-up point: Hotels in Xiamen.
Duration: 9 hours.
Start/opening time: 8:30am.
-End/closing time: 5:30pm.
Languages: English.