8-Day Xiamen, Shantou & Chaozhou Cultural and Culinary Private Tour
• Private air-conditioned business vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing
• English-speaking local guide for the scheduled Xiamen and Fujian sightseeing arrangements
• Mandarin- or Cantonese-speaking local guide for the scheduled Chaoshan sightseeing arrangements
• First-class high-speed train tickets for the scheduled Xiamen → Chaoshan and Chaoshan → Xiamen journeys
• 7 nights of accommodation in the overnight locations specified in the confirmed itinerary
• Hotel breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 8, subject to the confirmed hotel arrangements
• Admission tickets and scheduled activities expressly listed in the final confirmed itinerary
• Scheduled visits to South Putuo Temple, Bell and Drum Cableway and Zengcuo'an
• Scheduled visits to Chaoshan Historical and Cultural Expo Center and Shantou Ancient Town
• Scheduled Chaoshan Yingge Dance performance, subject to the venue's confirmed schedule
• Scheduled visit to Nan'ao Island
• Scheduled visits to Guangji Bridge, Guangji Gate Tower, Kaiyuan Temple and Paifang Street
• Scheduled Gongfu Tea and traditional cultural performance experience at Zaiyang Tea House
• Scheduled visit to Longhu Ancient Village
• Scheduled Gulangyu ferry transfers and island sightseeing, including the listed cultural and garden attractions
• Scheduled day trip to Yunshuiyao Ancient Town and the Hekeng Tulou Cluster
• Xiamen arrival pickup and Day 8 departure transfer
• Travel assistance and the 24/7 helpline service specified in the confirmed booking
• International and domestic flights or train tickets to Xiamen and onward from Xiamen
• China visa, if required
• Lunches and dinners not expressly included in the final confirmed meal plan
• Day 6 lunch and snacks purchased independently on Gulangyu Island
• Individual food and drink purchases during the Paifang Street food walk
• Extra snacks, tea, drinks and food purchased independently at other stops
• Optional attractions, additional scenic-area transport and experiences beyond the confirmed itinerary
• Additional performance tickets or special seating not listed in the confirmed booking
• Purchases at shops, markets, tea houses and cultural venues
• Personal expenses
• Single Room Supplement
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"
• The reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing depends on travel dates, group size, hotels and itinerary adjustments.
• The standard guide arrangement is English-speaking in Xiamen/Fujian and Mandarin- or Cantonese-speaking in Chaoshan. Please request and confirm an English-speaking Chaoshan guide before booking if required.
• Day 1 includes sightseeing after your Xiamen airport pickup. A late arrival may require a revised sightseeing schedule.
• Days 2 and 5 include first-class high-speed train journeys. Confirm the departure stations, train numbers, boarding times and ticket details before travel.
• The Yingge Dance, Zaiyang Tea House performances and Gulangyu puppet show depend on venue schedules and confirmed admission arrangements.
• Day 4 includes a Paifang Street food walk. Individual food and drink purchases are at your own expense unless specified in the final meal plan.
• Day 6 involves extensive walking on Gulangyu, plus scheduled ferry and island transport. Ferry times and attraction access must be confirmed.
• Day 7 is a full-day road excursion from Xiamen to Yunshuiyao and the Nanjing Tulou area, returning to Xiamen that evening. Nanjing refers to the county in Fujian, not Nanjing city in Jiangsu.
• Visits to inhabited tulou and historic villages must respect residents' privacy. Access to individual buildings or upper floors may be restricted.
• The public itinerary explicitly lists hotel breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 8 and states that Day 6 lunch is self-funded. Confirm all other meals and tasting arrangements in the final quotation.
• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee
• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee
• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee
• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee
• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, train tickets, attraction tickets or other services will be handled according to the final confirmed booking terms, without duplicate deductions.
