Private Day Tour To Chuxi Tulou From Xiamen Including Lunch
Description
A 9-hour private tour takes you to the most beautiful and less crowded Chuxi Tulou. Explore the "missile base" which is a mistake made by foreign intelligence when they observe this area by satellite. Trek along the field path in the back mountain of Chuxi, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of terraced rice fields. Visit a local Hakka family, have a traditional Chinese lunch and talk to the inhabitants to learn about their history, their daily life and the local customs.
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Itinerary
After breakfasts, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby. Sit back and relax in a well maintained, air conditioned non smoking private vehicle for a 3-hour drive. You will learn from your knowledgeable Tulou travel guide about the history of the Chuxi Tulou(Hakka Earth Buildings), the local life of the Hakka people, some basic facts of the earth buildings you will visit and other things you should know for this tour. Arrive at the Chuxi Village, you will first go to the observation deck to have a panoramic view of Chuxi Tulou, which had been mistaken for flying saucers or missile base by foreign intelligence before. Cross the Chuxi river you will then go to a local Hakka family to have a traditional Chinese lunch. Enjoy the local Hakka food and their special home made rice wine!
After lunch you will visit the Jiqing Building which has a history of more than 580 years. Have a try on those stairs only built with wood, not a single nail is used. You will then visit the "Hakka Folk Museum" inside of the building to learn more about the Hakka people, local customs and the Hakka Earth Buildings. Go out from the museum, you will continue to explore the other buildings with various shapes like the square Shengqing Building, round Shanqing Building, Gengqing Building and hexagon Gongqing Building. You will have a chance to visit the local primary school in the village and have an interaction with the pupils. After the tour, you will have a good rest on the comfortable vehicle during the 3-hour drive back to Xiamen. You will be transferred back to your hotel, airport, train station or any other places in downtown Xiamen like a restaurant or a bar if you like.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You can be picked up from any place in downtown Xiamen
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(3)
A unesco heritage place. Worth viewing but to get there is quite a pain. If you go with a group tour, they will be trying to get you to buy things on route so a private tour is preferred. If you go on your own from Xiamen, it can be a very long journey.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your private tour to Chuxi Tulou. We appreciate your honest comments and are glad to hear that you found the UNESCO site itself worthwhile. We fully understand your point about the journey to Chuxi Tulou. As it is located in a mountainous area, the road conditions can indeed be challenging, and this is something that is beyond our control. However, we always strive to make the trip as comfortable as possible for our guests by providing a private, clean, and comfortable vehicle, as well as a dedicated private guide who is focused solely on your group’s needs. These are advantages that group tours cannot offer, and we hope they helped to make your journey more pleasant. We’re sorry if any part of the experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we would be happy to hear more about your thoughts so we can continue to improve. Thank you again for choosing our private tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another trip in the future. Best regards,
Chuxi village is worth a visit. About 2.5 hours drive from Xiamen. Few tourists in December 2025. You get a great view from the hilltop and can visit a few tulou of different sizes. Unlike other villages the tourism signage is not as prevalent which makes the experience more immersive. You can also get a good meal in the village. The guide himself had fairly limited English skills, and very limited knowledge to share about the history and culture of the area, which was disappointing. That said, I would definitely recommend visiting tulou if you can.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your visit to Chuxi Tulou. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the village, the scenery, and the local atmosphere—it truly is a special place. Regarding your comments about our guide, we always take feedback very seriously. Our team of local guides are long-standing professionals with many years of experience in Fujian tourism. They possess deep knowledge of tulou history, Hakka traditions, and the surrounding areas, and they are passionate about sharing these stories with our guests. While our guides are comfortable communicating in English during tours, we understand that language styles can vary, and sometimes nuances may not always come across as clearly as we would like. We continuously work with our guides to enhance their language skills and ensure that every guest feels fully engaged and informed. We appreciate your understanding and are sorry if the experience didn’t fully match your expectations. Your feedback helps us grow, and we will continue striving to deliver the best possible service. Thank you again for choosing our private tour. We hope to welcome you back in the future and create an even more memorable journey for you. Best regards,
I had a great tour with Adam. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. He gave a great overview of the area's rich history, and he was very easy to talk to. He's truly passionate about the Tulou and Fujian history. I would highly recommend the tour. Thanks so much for a great day!
