Itinerary
- Day 1
Hong Kong
You'll arrive in Hong Kong and head to your hotel to check in. After dropping your bags, you'll have the rest of the day free to settle in and adjust to the time zone. Take it easy your first evening and get some rest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hong Kong North Point)
- Day 2
Hong Kong
This is your day to explore Hong Kong however you'd like. The metro system works really well for getting around, so you can head to different neighborhoods and attractions at your own pace. Whether you check out Victoria Harbour, wander through street markets, or just walk around a district that interests you, you're in control of what you do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hong Kong North Point)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hong Kong attractions independently via metro
- Day 3
Hong Kong to Xiamen
You'll take a 4-hour bullet train from Hong Kong to Xiamen. After you arrive and get settled at your hotel, you'll head out to see South Putuo Temple and Hulishan Cannon Fort. If the train gets in on time, you'll also drive along the scenic Island Ring Road to take in some views of the coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xiamen Mountain · and Sea View Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit South Putuo Temple (most famous Buddhist temple in Xiamen)
- Visit Hulishan Cannon Fort
- Scenic drive on Island Ring Road along East Coast of Xiamen
Landmarks South Putuo Temple Hulishan Cannon Fort 
- Day 4
Xiamen
A ferry takes you across to Gulangyu Island for the day. You'll walk around the quiet streets and take in the old colonial architecture, then visit Shuzhuang Garden. The Piano Museum is next, where you can see about 80 rare and unusual pianos from different periods and places.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xiamen Mountain · and Sea View Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Gulangyu Island
- Walk viewing old buildings on Gulangyu
- Visit Shuzhuang Garden (beautiful seaside garden)
- Visit Piano Museum (collection of rare old pianos)
Landmarks Gulangyu Island Shuzhuang Garden Piano Museum - Day 5
Xiamen to Tulou Area
You'll drive for about 3 hours to reach the Tianluokeng Hakka cluster in the mountains. At a viewpoint, you'll see the distinctive earthen buildings arranged in the 'four dishes and one soup' pattern. After a traditional Hakka lunch, you'll tour Xiaban Village and Taxia Water Village, checking out ancestral halls. You'll stay overnight in a tulou guesthouse, which gives you a real sense of what life is like there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Hakka lunch at Tianluokeng Hakka house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yunshui Ruyi Travel And DL Tulou Culture B&B)
Included Activities
- Visit Tianluokeng Hakka cluster with mountain overview
- Traditional Hakka lunch at Tianluokeng
- Explore Xiaban Village and Yuchanglou (leaning Hakka house)
- Visit Taxia Water Village
- Visit Zhang's clan ancestral hall
Optional Activities
- Free walk in Taxia village after dinner
Landmarks Tianluokeng Hakka Cluster Xiaban Village Taxia Water Village Zhang's clan ancestral hall - Day 6
Tulou Area to Xiamen
Next you'll go to Gaotou village to see Chengqilou, the largest circular earthen building around. Then you'll explore Yongding Hakka Cultural Village with its several impressive tulous. Lunch is included, and afterward you'll drive back to Xiamen for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yunshui Ruyi Travel And DL Tulou Culture B&B)
Included Activities
- Visit Chengqilou (largest circular building with 4 circular structures)
- Visit Yongding Hakka Cultural Village
- Visit Zhenchenglou (Chinese-western style building)
- Visit Kuijulou (palace style building)
- Visit Fuyulou (five-phoenix style building)
- Visit Rushenglou (mini-sized circular building)
Landmarks Gaotou village Chengqilou Yongding Hakka Cultural Village Zhenchenglou Kuijulou Fuyulou Rushenglou - Day 7
Xiamen to Wuyishan
Head to the railway station and board a 3-hour bullet train heading to Wuyishan. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel and have free time to rest and get oriented with the area before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wuyi Mountain Villa)
- Day 8
Wuyishan
Today is dedicated to Mount Wuyi, which is a UNESCO Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. You'll start by taking a bamboo raft down the Jiuqu Stream, then visit Wuyi Palace and walk through the ancient Song Street. Later, you'll climb Tianyou Peak to get some great views from up high and really see the mountain landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wuyi Mountain Villa)
Included Activities
- Bamboo raft float on Jiuqu Stream (Nine Twists Stream)
- Visit Wuyi Palace
- Visit ancient Song Street
- Climb Tianyou Peak
Landmarks Mount Wuyi Jiuqu Stream Wuyi Palace Song Street Tianyou Peak - Day 9
Wuyishan to Hangzhou
You'll head to the railway station and take a 2-hour bullet train to Hangzhou. After checking into your hotel, you'll take a walking tour along West Lake in the afternoon. The area around the lake has nice paths and different viewpoints to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xizili Art Hotel (Hangzhou Qingchun Road Branch))
Included Activities
- Walking along West Lake
Landmarks West Lake 
- Day 10
Hangzhou
A local guide takes you to Lingyin Temple, where you'll learn the story of the white snake legend connected to the area. In the afternoon, you'll drive out to Longjing Tea Plantation to see how the famous local tea is grown and processed. You'll get a chance to learn about tea culture and probably sample some.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xizili Art Hotel (Hangzhou Qingchun Road Branch))
Included Activities
- Visit Lingyin Temple with local guide (white snake legend story)
- Visit Longjing Tea Plantation (tea culture experience)
Landmarks Lingyin Temple Longjing Tea Plantation - Day 11
Hangzhou to Xitang
After breakfast, you'll drive about an hour to Xitang Water Town, one of the better preserved traditional water towns in Southern China. You'll spend the night there, so you can experience what it's like in the evening when the crowds clear out and the atmosphere becomes more peaceful and atmospheric.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chengshang Shijia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Xitang Water Town
Landmarks Xitang Water Town - Day 12
Xitang to Shanghai
You'll drive for about 1.5 hours from Xitang to Shanghai. Once you reach the hotel and check in, you'll have free time to start exploring this modern city on your own. There's plenty to see, so you can do what appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liyi Hotel Shanghai Railway Station)
Optional Activities
- Explore Shanghai independently via metro
- Day 13
Shanghai
Another free day where you control the itinerary in Shanghai. The metro system makes it really straightforward to get around to different parts of the city. You can check out museums, shopping districts, the Bund, or any attractions that interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liyi Hotel Shanghai Railway Station)
Optional Activities
- Explore Shanghai attractions independently via metro
- Day 14
Shanghai
Your tour wraps up today. You'll check out of the hotel by noon. If you need a ride to the airport or your next destination, there's an optional airport transfer available for you to arrange.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer (available for additional fee)
