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Xiamen 3-day itinerary

Xiamen in 3 Days

Complete Xiamen including a day trip to Fujian's famous Tulou.

Day 1

Island Day

Morning

Ferry to Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu Island4 hours
Afternoon

Sunlight Rock + Shuzhuang Garden

Gulangyu Island2 hours
Evening

Return to Xiamen + Zhongshan Road dinner

Zhongshan Road2 hours
Meal tips: Shacha noodles for dinner — Xiamen's signature noodle dish
Day 2

Temple + Coast

Morning

Nanputuo Temple + Wulao Mountain hike

Nanputuo Temple2.5 hours
Afternoon

Xiamen University + Huandao Road cycle

University / coast3 hours
Evening

Dinner near the university area

Zengcuoan village2 hours
Meal tips: Peanut soup for dessert — a unique Xiamen sweet
Day 3

Fujian Tulou Day Trip

Morning

Drive to Fujian Tulou (UNESCO earth buildings)

Yongding / Nanjing (2.5h drive)3 hours
Afternoon

Tour the tulou + return to Xiamen

Meal tips: Local Hakka cuisine for lunch near the tulou

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2-day tripXiamen in 2 Days

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