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Quanzhou, Xiamen and the Fujian Tulou: Route Guide

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Gulangyu island Xiamen — Fujian: Xiamen & the Tulou
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A six-day Quanzhou–Xiamen–Tulou journey with separately reserved outbound and return Gulangyu ferries, a mainland return day and two bounded Tulou heritage days. Typhoons, ferry disruption, ticketed interiors, shows and providers require separate current checks.

Quanzhou, Xiamen and the Fujian Tulou is a 250 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 6-day trip; the plan below is the 6-day version for March, built from 257 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

6
days
250km
distance
6
Stops
257
curated stops

Plan your own version → 6-day plan · best time to go

The route

Quanzhou public heritage day→ 100 kmXiamen public heritage day→Gulangyu reserved ferry heritage day→Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day→ 120 kmYongding Tulou confirmed-open heritage day→ 30 kmNanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage day

What you'll see

Kaiyuan Temple
Explore grand pagodas and ancient stone turtles amidst serene temple grounds.
Quanzhou public heritage day
Nanputuo Temple
Visit a large ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Guan Yin.
Xiamen public heritage day
Xiamen Academy of Arts and Design (Gulangyu Campus) - Fuzhou University
Appreciate beautiful granite sculptures and nearby temples.
Gulangyu reserved ferry heritage day
Xiamen ferry-return and public culture circuit
Use the reserved return ferry, then a bounded mainland public culture circuit; no onward drive is scheduled on the same day.
Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day
Fujian Tulou Museum
Discover the rich history and unique design of the tulou through engaging exhibits.
Yongding Tulou confirmed-open heritage day
Nanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage circuit
Use one confirmed-open Nanjing public heritage cluster; separate villages, performances and providers stay optional.
Nanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage day
Quanzhou Maritime Museum
Explore ship models and ancient stone inscriptions from Quanzhou's maritime past.
Quanzhou public heritage day
Overseas Chinese Museum
Learn about overseas Chinese culture and history in a dedicated museum.
Xiamen public heritage day

Choose your length

6-day plan33 stops · 14.8 h transit5.5 stops/day · 2.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: March, April, May, October, November, December

Use the reviewed season and confirm current weather, reservations, transport and public access.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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