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Quanzhou, Xiamen and the Fujian Tulou: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 6-day version for March: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.
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6
days
250 km
distance
14.8 h
in transit
33
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~11.8 hours of daylight in March — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Use the reviewed season and confirm current weather, reservations, transport and public access.
Day 1 Quanzhou public heritage day
- Transit
- 1h28
- Finish
- ~16:40
- Temperature
- 11.4°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~17
- Daylight
- 11.8h
09:00
Quanzhou public heritage circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open public old-city and maritime-heritage access; paid interiors, mountain excursions and events stay optional.
50 min · Quanzhou public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
10:15
11:20
12:20
13:20
14:50
15:40
淳百味 Chun Bai Wei search
Enjoy cheap, tasty dumplings and noodle dishes with large portions.
60 min · Quanzhou public heritage day
open: 09:00 - 22:30
Overnight here
e.g. Baiyun Hotel · Carp City Hotel
Day 2 Xiamen public heritage day
- Transit
- 2h52
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 12.6°C–20.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 11.8h
11:15
Xiamen public heritage circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open mainland temple, civic and waterfront heritage access; Gulangyu is a separate reserved-ferry day.
50 min · Xiamen public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
12:15
13:20
Learn about overseas Chinese culture and history in a dedicated museum.
50 min · Xiamen public heritage day · Free
open: 09:30-18:00, no entry after 15:30, closed on Mondays
14:20
Visit a large ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Guan Yin.
50 min · Xiamen public heritage day · Free
open: 04:00-18:00
15:20
Hulishan Fortress xmhlspt.com map ↗
Explore historic fortifications defending Xiamen over the centuries.
50 min · Xiamen public heritage day · ¥25
open: 08:00-18:00 (summer), 08:00-17:30 (winter)
16:20
Overnight here
e.g. Marco Polo Hotel · Lujiang Harbourview Hotel
Day 3 Gulangyu reserved ferry heritage day
- Transit
- 1h30
- Finish
- ~16:50
- Temperature
- 12.6°C–20.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 11.8h
10:00
Gulangyu reserved ferry heritage circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use only a reserved dated visitor ferry and confirmed-open public island heritage circuit; paid museums and shows stay optional.
50 min · Gulangyu reserved ferry heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
15:50
Overnight here
e.g. Bayview Inn · Gulangyu International Youth Hostel
Day 4 Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day
- Transit
- 1h36
- Finish
- ~15:05
- Temperature
- 12.6°C–20.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 11.8h
10:00
Xiamen ferry-return and public culture circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use the reserved return ferry, then a bounded mainland public culture circuit; no onward drive is scheduled on the same day.
50 min · Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
11:05
Xiamen Museum xmmuseum.com
Explore the city's main museum showcasing local history and culture.
50 min · Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day · Free
open: 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays and on the eve of Chinese New Year
12:10
Xiamen Culture House xmwhg.com.cn
Enjoy cultural performances and visit the Xiamen Art Museum.
50 min · Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day · Admission to the art museum is free. Ticket prices for the performances may vary
open: 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays (art museum opening hours only)
13:15
Xiamen Municipal Library xmlib.net
Discover a library that occasionally hosts special events and exhibitions.
50 min · Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day · Free
open: Main reading area: 08:00-21:00 (Mon to Thu), 08:00-12:00 (Fri), 08:00-21:00 (weekends and public holidays. Children's reading area: 12:00-18:30 (Mon to Thu), …
14:05
The Londoner thelondoner.webs.com
Raise a glass of draft beer amid the camaraderie of rugby fans.
60 min · Xiamen ferry-return and public culture day
open: noon to late, every day
Overnight here
e.g. Hostel Locanda · Xiamen Baijiacun International Youth Hostel
Day 5 Yongding Tulou confirmed-open heritage day
- Transit
- 4h10
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–21.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~19
- Daylight
- 11.8h
12:55
Yongding Tulou confirmed-open heritage circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use one confirmed-open Yongding public heritage cluster; helicopter, boat, performance, lodging and provider products stay optional.
50 min · Yongding Tulou confirmed-open heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
13:55
15:30
16:20
Overnight here
e.g. Fuyu Building Changdi Inn · Yongding Fulan Inn
Day 6 Nanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage day
- Transit
- 3h13
- Finish
- ~15:45
- Temperature
- 9.7°C–21.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~19
- Daylight
- 11.8h
10:40
Nanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage circuit port.xm.gov.cn map ↗
Use one confirmed-open Nanjing public heritage cluster; separate villages, performances and providers stay optional.
50 min · Nanjing Tulou confirmed-open heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
11:55
13:55
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.