Fujian World Heritage Classic

Travel north from Xiamen through the Tulou, Quanzhou, and Fuzhou to Mount Wuyi, covering Fujian's major World Heritage sites in one go.

This is a classic route for first-time visitors to Fujian, traveling from south to north. Intercity travel is mainly by high-speed rail, with a chartered car for the Tulou section. The itinerary is moderately paced: two nights in Xiamen, one night in Tulou, two nights in Quanzhou, one night in Fuzhou, and two nights in Mount Wuyi. For the Tulou, it focuses only on the Nanjing area, and leaves just one and a half days for Fuzhou. Coastal destinations like Pingtan and Xiapu are excluded, making it ideal for first-timers with a complete holiday.

From July to September, typhoons may affect ferry and high-speed rail services; check announcements before traveling.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Xiamen, Explore the Old Town and Xiamen University

Xiamen（South Putuo Temple、Xiamen University、Shapowei、Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street）

Take a taxi or metro from the airport to the city center (about 30 minutes). Take local buses or taxis in the afternoon, and explore the old streets on foot in the evening.

Xiamen University requires advance reservation; if you cannot enter the campus, you can view it from the coastal perimeter instead.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Lujiang Road

Day 2 · Full-Day Leisurely Walk on Gulangyu Island

Xiamen（Gulangyu Island、Sunlight Rock、Shuzhuang Garden、Haitian Tanggou、Gulangyu Organ Museum (Bagua Tower)）

Take a ferry from the Dongdu Xiagu Terminal to the island (about 20 minutes). Explore the island entirely on foot, and return by ferry in the evening.

Purchase ferry tickets in advance via the 'Xiamen Ferry' WeChat mini-program, especially during holidays.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Lujiang Road

Day 3 · Head to Nanjing to See the 'Four Dishes and One Soup' Tulou

Fujian Tulou (Yongding & Nanjing)（Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster、Yuchang Lou、Taxia Village）

Charter a car from Xiamen to Tianluokeng (about 150 km). The drive takes 2 to 3 hours, with the latter half on mountain roads.

Tulou are residential homes; obtain permission before going upstairs to visit.

Stay: Shuyang & Tianluokeng

Day 4 · Visit Yunshuiyao and Transfer to Quanzhou

Fujian Tulou (Yongding & Nanjing)（Yunshuiyao Ancient Town & Hegui Lou、Huaiyuan Lou）

Drive to Yunshuiyao in the morning (about 30 minutes), and charter a car to Quanzhou in the afternoon (about 3 hours).

Stay: West Street · Zhonglou

Day 5 · Quanzhou Ancient City and Xunpu Fishing Village

Quanzhou Urban Area（Kaiyuan Temple & Twin Pagodas、West Street (Xijie)、Qingjing Mosque、Tonghuai Guanyue Temple、Xunpu Village）

Explore the ancient city on foot. In the afternoon, take a taxi to Xunpu Village (about 30 minutes). Taxis are easily available for the round trip.

Stay: West Street · Zhonglou

Day 6 · Visit Luoyang Bridge and Take High-Speed Rail to Fuzhou

Quanzhou Urban Area（Luoyang Bridge） → Fuzhou Urban Area（Three Lanes and Seven Alleys、Lin Zexu Memorial）

Take a taxi to and from Luoyang Bridge in the morning. In the afternoon, take a high-speed train from Quanzhou to Fuzhou (about 1 hour), and use the metro or taxis in the city.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang · Dongjiekou

Day 7 · Visit Mount Gu and Head North to Mount Wuyi

Fuzhou Urban Area（Gushan & Yongquan Temple） → Wuyi Mountain（Impression Da Hong Pao Show）

Take a taxi up Mount Gu in the morning (about 40 minutes). In the afternoon, take a high-speed train from Fuzhou to Wuyishan East Station (about 1.5 hours).

The main scenic area of Mount Wuyi requires real-name reservation; book tickets for evening performances in advance.

Stay: Sangu Resort Area

Day 8 · Tianyou Peak and Jiuqu Stream Bamboo Rafting

Wuyi Mountain（Tianyou Peak、Nine-Bend Stream Bamboo Rafting、Wuyi Palace & Song Street）

Use the scenic shuttle buses for transfers, as private cars are not allowed inside. The bamboo rafting takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Book bamboo rafting tickets online 3 days in advance; services may be suspended when water levels are high after rain.