Hakka Tulou Private Day Tour of Yunshuiyao Ancient Village and Hekeng Tulou


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From $202.60

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The Hakka people's distinctive homes, called tulou, have a storied past and one today is a prime tourist attraction.

Yunshuiyao Old Town, Yún shǔi yáo gu zhen , also known as The Knot Town had obtained its fame through a popular Chinese movie called Yún shǔi yáo which had won the Best Film in the 2007 Golden Rooster Awards. Yún shǔi yáo literally means "The Song of the Clouds and Waters", mainly elaborates a loving story in 1960s in old times of China.

Hekeng Tulou Cluster, one of the most incredible Tulou clusters, inscribed as one of the 46 Fujian Tulou World Heritage Sites. Having a birds’ eye view of the Hekeng Tulou Cluster, you will find the huge “T” earth buildings spreading between green mountains and clean water, adding a field to this magnificent scenery.


What's Included

Entrance ticket fees

Experienced tour guide

Local Lunch

Local transportation with private vehicle & skilled driver

Pick-up and send-off services in downtown Xiamen

What's Not Included

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • ADULT: Age: 3 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town
Your professional privater guide will pick you up at your Xiamen hotel, and then take a 2.5-hour scenic drive to the idyllic Yunshuiyao Ancient Town where you will get to know the history and related culture in the area. A tasty local lunch will be offered to you here.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Huaiyuan Tower
After lunch, visiting Yunshuiyao ancient town, continue your visit to Huaiyuan Tower. Spend about 30 minutes and then continue your next visit to other sites in the area.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hegui Building
Continue your visit to Hegui Lou, a key cultural heritage structure under state protection. The building was constructed in 1732, and you can take a virtual tour to see the amazing Fujian Tulou.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hekeng Tulou hakka houses cluster
Go ahead to visit Hekeng Tulou Cluster, a village with 13 tulou. It is one of the 10 sites collectively inscribed as the "Fujian Tulou" on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is indeed a complete village, with a dozen or so full-size tulou, plus some smaller adobe buildings.

Your tour then ends with return transport to your hotel in Xiamen.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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