Overview
Highlights
Gulangyu piano island
Take a short ferry to the car-free Gulangyu Island with beaches, colonial villas, and piano culture.
Fujian Tulou roundhouses
Visit UNESCO-listed tulou roundhouses—unique fortress-like buildings where Hakka families have lived for centuries.
Island ring road cycling
Cycle along Xiamen's island ring road with ocean views, sandy beaches, and gentle sea breezes.
Sample itinerary
Arrive in Xiamen
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Evening walk along the island ring road or Zhongshan Road.
Tip: Xiamen is small and easy to navigate—a casual evening walk is the perfect start.
Gulangyu Island day
Morning ferry to Gulangyu. Explore piano museum, colonial villas and Shuzhuang Garden.
Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes—Gulangyu is car-free and best explored on foot.
Tulou roundhouse day trip
Full-day excursion to the Fujian tulou roundhouse villages with local Hakka tea culture.
Tip: The drive to tulou takes about 2.5 hours—bring a book or podcast.
