The "Min-Yue twin city" route — Xiamen plus Chaoshan — has become one of south China's hottest journeys. Xiamen offers island romance and Minnan charm; just over 200 km away, Chaoshan delivers ancient-town atmosphere and China's most celebrated cuisine. Hengtong Holiday (+86 137 9925 4912) maps out a 6-day plan.
Day 1 — Arrive Xiamen
Check into a Siming District hotel. Cycle Huandao Road, watch the sunset at Baicheng Beach and see the Twin Towers light up. Dinner: satay noodles and oyster omelette.
Day 2 — Gulangyu
Ferry to the island for Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Haoyue Park. Afternoon includes our free 2-hour professional photo shoot. Free time on Longtou Road.
Day 3 — Xiamen → Tulou → Dongshan
Morning at Yunshuiyao's UNESCO tulou (Hegui Lou, Huaiyuan Lou). Hakka lunch. Continue to Dongshan Island for Nanmen Bay and Maluan Bay.
Day 4 — Dongshan → Nan'ao
Sufeng Mountain ring road and Yanya village. Cross Nan'ao Bridge for Qing'ao Bay, the Tropic of Cancer tower and a lighthouse sunset. Seafood dinner.
Day 5 — Nan'ao → Chaozhou
Floating fish-raft visit. Drive to Chaozhou for Guangji Bridge, Paifang Street and Kaiyuan Temple. 8 p.m. light show.
Day 6 — Chaozhou → Shantou → Xiamen
Free morning in the old town; beef-hotpot lunch; Shantou Small Park; transfer to Xiamen for departure.
Cost
Our "Xiamen & Chaoshan 6-Day Twin-City Panorama" starts at RMB 3,680 per person and includes 5 nights' 4-star/boutique hotels (sea-view in Xiamen and Dongshan), private A/C SUV/MPV, all entrance tickets and Gulangyu ferry, 5 breakfasts and 8 meals (beef hotpot, seafood dinner, Minnan specialties), free 2-hour Gulangyu photo shoot, guide service and travel-agency insurance. Private groups of 2–6 only, with zero shopping and zero optional fees written into the contract (RMB 2,000 per-person compensation for violations).
Independent travellers on a similar standard typically spend RMB 4,500–5,500, without the security of a vetted itinerary. Best season: October to April; Chinese New Year adds the spectacular Yingge dance.
Book: +86 137 9925 4912 / +86 159 5924 6205. License L-FJ20206.