Xiamen to Yongding Hakka Tulou Private Transfer with Guide

Skip the tour group and wander Yongding's Tulou on your own schedule

A private transfer from Xiamen to Yongding Hakka Tulou, the largest cluster of traditional round buildings in Fujian province, with a local driver and air-conditioned car included. You explore the famous Tulou at your own pace, visiting Zhengcheng Tulou, the ornate Kuiju Tulou, the smallest round building Rusheng Tulou, and a Qing Dynasty Mazu temple, then return to your Xiamen hotel.

The experience

How do you get to Yongding's Hakka Tulou without renting a car or joining a group? A private driver picks you up at your Xiamen hotel or location and handles the drive in an air-conditioned car while you settle in. The route crosses into Fujian province and reaches the largest Tulou cluster in Yongding county, a landscape of centuries-old round buildings that rise from the countryside like fortified villages. The drive takes most of your day, but the car is yours alone, so there's no fixed schedule and no waiting for other passengers.

Once you arrive, you're free to explore on your own terms. Zhengcheng Tulou, known as the prince of Tulou, sits at the center of the cluster. Nearby stand Kuiju Tulou with its ornate Potala Palace-style architecture, Rusheng Tulou (the smallest round building), and Fuyu Tulou. A Qing Dynasty Mazu temple sits in the village, where locals worship the Goddess of the Sea. You move between them at whatever pace suits you, stopping to photograph, sit in courtyards, or watch the countryside. There's no narration, no schedule, no group photo stops. Just the buildings, the landscape, and the time to absorb them.

Your driver waits or returns at a time you set, then takes you back to Xiamen. The whole outing runs 8 to 9 hours door-to-door. You choose whether to book a one-way transfer (if you have other transport back) or a round-trip that covers both directions.

What’s included

• Local professional driver service.
• private air-conditioned car for the full journey.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private 1-Way Transfer6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30The package runs 5 hours and comes with a local, skilled driver in a comfortable car. Toll fees, the driver's lunch and parking are covered. Pickup is included.

Private Round-trip Transfer6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30The package runs 5 hours and comes with a local, skilled driver in a comfortable car. Toll fees, the driver's lunch and parking are covered. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (8 to 88 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book round-trip if you're staying in Xiamen with no other transport plans. Choose one-way if you're continuing elsewhere afterward. A private car lets you set your own pace through the Tulou clusters instead of following a group's fixed itinerary.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is a Hakka Tulou and why are they in Yongding?

Hakka Tulou are large, circular or square communal buildings built by the Hakka people over centuries, designed to house entire clans and defend against outside threats. Yongding county in Fujian holds the largest concentration of these structures, with dozens still standing and inhabited or preserved as cultural heritage sites.

Is there a guide who explains the history of each Tulou?

No. This is a private transfer with a driver, not a guided tour. Your driver provides transportation and can answer basic questions, but you explore the Tulou independently at your own pace and interests.

How much time do I actually spend at the Tulou versus driving?

The total outing is 8 to 9 hours door-to-door from your Xiamen location. Most of that is driving. How long you spend exploring depends on which buildings you visit and how much time you want at each one. You set the pace and decide when to return to the car.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay separately?

The private car, driver service, and air-conditioned transport are included. Entrance fees to the Tulou, meals, drinks, and any gratuities are not included and are your own expense.

Can the driver take me to specific Tulou or recommend a route?

Yes. Your driver is local and familiar with the cluster. You can discuss which buildings interest you most, and the driver can suggest an efficient route or drop you at a starting point while you explore on foot.