Xiamen Culture & Heritage Tour

Xiamen In-Depth Cultural Tour

Gulangyu International Architecture · Jimei School Village · Intangible Heritage Nanyin · Old Town Culture

2 Days 1 NightsXiamen460 – 660 USD

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Overview

Trip Overview

For travelers who want to truly understand Xiamen: two days through Gulangyu's World Heritage architecture, Jimei School Village, and living heritage workshops of Nanyin music and lacquer-thread carving — the century-old story of a port city, told between arcades and red-brick houses.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓In-Depth Guided Tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Gulangyu Architectural Complex
✓Cultural Visit to Jimei School Village and Jiageng Architecture
✓Nanyin Elegant Gathering or Gezai Opera Cultural Experience
✓Lacquer Thread Sculpture Intangible Heritage Workshop Hands-On Experience
✓Bashi Market and Old Town Arcade Streets Local Culture Walk
✓Overseas Chinese Museum: Understanding the History of Minnan Overseas Chinese Hometown

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYXiamen

Gulangyu World Heritage and Old Town Culture

BreakfastNot included · At your own expense

MorningTake the ferry to Gulangyu, where a cultural guide will lead you through the international architectural complex and historic districts.

LunchIncluded · Characteristic restaurant on Gulangyu · Includes Minnan-style lunch

AfternoonVisit Shuzhuang Garden and the Piano Museum, and explore the Organ Museum and stories of old villas.

DinnerNot included · At your own expense

EveningReturn to the main island and head to Zhongshan Road Arcade Old Street for a night stroll, with free time to taste Minnan snacks.

TransportFerry + WalkingStay4-star hotel in Xiamen city center

2DAYXiamen

Jimei School Village · Intangible Heritage Workshop · Overseas Chinese Museum

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Includes buffet breakfast

MorningHead to Jimei School Village and visit the Jiageng architectural complex, Guilai Hall, and Dragon Boat Pool.

LunchIncluded · Local restaurant in Jimei · Includes lunch

AfternoonReturn to the city center to experience a lacquer thread sculpture or Nanyin intangible heritage workshop, and visit the Overseas Chinese Museum.

DinnerNot included · At your own expense

EveningTransfer to the airport/station according to your flight/train schedule, ending the tour.

TransportBusiness van + WalkingStayNone (tour ends)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Xiamen	4-star hotel in Xiamen city center	4-star	Standard Twin Room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Gulangyu

A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and a museum of international architecture.

Shuzhuang Garden

A sea-embracing garden and the site of the Piano Museum.

Jimei School Village

A landmark of Jiageng architecture and overseas Chinese hometown culture.

Overseas Chinese Museum

China's first overseas Chinese museum, telling the history of the overseas Chinese hometown.

Zhongshan Road

A century-old arcade street and a microcosm of local culture.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Private Nanyin Elegant Gathering Experience	Xiamen	Live performance and explanation by professional Nanyin musicians.	CNY	Price upon request	Approximately 1.5 hours
Lacquer Thread Sculpture Handicraft Workshop	Xiamen	Guided by an intangible cultural heritage inheritor; the finished piece can be taken home.	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Cultural Guide Upgrade	Xiamen	Full accompaniment and commentary by a senior humanities lecturer.	CNY	Price upon request	Priced per day

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

1 night at a 4-star hotel in Xiamen city area (including breakfast for two)
Chinese-speaking cultural guide and business vehicle throughout the tour
Gulangyu ferry tickets and attraction admission tickets
Visit to Jimei School Village and Overseas Chinese Museum
Intangible cultural heritage workshop experience fee
2 main meals as indicated in the itinerary
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Transportation to and from Xiamen
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Single room supplement
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Transportation during free time

Notes

Good to Know

Intangible cultural heritage experiences and Nanyin gatherings require advance reservation, and spots are limited.
Gulangyu ferry tickets require real-name registration; please provide accurate ID information.
The itinerary may be adjusted according to scenic area opening hours, but the number of attractions will not be reduced.
It is recommended to bring a camera to capture architectural details.

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