
Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen
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Is Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen worth booking?
Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen is a 10-hour experience in Xiamen, China, from $134 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
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- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $134 per person
Tulou, or Earth Buildings, is one of the UNESCO sites near Xiamen, and well-known for its unique Hakka culture. This private day trip will let you explore both Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen. Centrally lo
What you get
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off(only on the Xiamen Island)
- Transport by private vehicle
About this experience
Tulou, or Earth Buildings, is one of the UNESCO sites near Xiamen, and well-known for its unique Hakka culture. This private day trip will let you explore both Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen. Centrally located Xiamen hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Pickup time is 7:30am. Please note this is a very long day tour.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off(only on the Xiamen Island)
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Pick up from your centrally locate Xiamen hotel at 7:30am, and take a 3-hour scenic car ride to Tianluokeng hakka cluster, which is located in Nanjing County. You will take a bird-view on the top of the mountain for the old Tulou Castle, which is composed primarily of four round houses plus one rectangular earthen house, that is why it is named 4 dishes and 1 soup as one of the most magnificent and well- preserved hakka houses here.
180 minutes here
Yongding Earth Building
After a hakka lunch, you will move to Gaotou village to visit Chengqilou, the largest circular building composed of 4 circular buildings. Then you will move to Yongding Hakka Cultural Village to view the Yongding Hakka cultural village, including Zhenchenglou that a magnificent building combining the Chinese style with the western style), Kuijulou(a palace style building), Fuyulou (a five-phoenix style building), Rushenglou(a mini-sized circular building). Afterwards you will be transferred back to Xiamen where the tour concludes.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SilkRoadTrips
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $134 to $643
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xiamen.
How much does Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen cost?
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Prices start at $134 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xiamen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xiamen is not rushed.
Is Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xiamen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xiamen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xiamen and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour to Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xiamen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xiamen?
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On Outty we rank every Xiamen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch, Private One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch, Mount Wuyi 3-Day Retreat by Bullet Train from Xiamen. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xiamen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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