Fly direct to Xiamen for the Tianluokeng earthen buildings, Chaozhou, Shantou, Nan’ao Island and Gulangyu over seven days in 4-star hotels.
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Tour dates
2026–2027 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Nov 26–Dec 2 2026 to Mar 20–26 2027. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adulttwin sharing
$799
Child without bed (2–11 yrs)
$699
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Philippine travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 30
China Group VisaUSD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 35 per person, USD 5 per day for 7 days (collected with the tour fee)
USD 35
Single supplementUSD 180 per person
USD 180
About this package
7 days 6 nights
Fly direct to Xiamen with Philippine Airlines and start with the Tianluokeng earthen building cluster (tulou). Then follow the Chaoshan coast through Chaozhou’s old city, Shantou and Nan’ao Island with its Tropic of Cancer landmark, and finish in Xiamen with Gulangyu Island. Six nights in 4-star hotels with a private bus and English-speaking guide.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Transport
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
Philippine Airlines
Baggage
23 kg + 7 kg carry-on
Hotels
6 nights 4★
Meals
Daily breakfast + 7 meals
Transport
Private bus
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1TianluokengEarthen buildings
2ChaozhouAncient City
3Nan’ao IslandRainbow Sea
4ShantouQiaopi Museum
5GulangyuIsland
6XiamenZhongshan Road
ManilaDay 7
OutboundMNL XMN
PR334 07:30–09:55 local time
ReturnXMN MNL
PR331 17:40–20:30 local time
Local times. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days 6 nights
DayCityItineraryMeals & hotel
Day01
Manila – Xiamen – NanjingAIR / BUS
Manila – Xiamen – Nanjing
PR334 MNL – XMN 07:30–09:55
Fly Manila to Xiamen (PR334, 07:30–09:55)
Meet the tour guide at Xiamen airport
After lunch, drive to Nanjing and visit the Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster
Hotel check in
4★ hotel in Nanjing★★★★
BBreakfast not included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day02
Nanjing – ChaozhouBUS
Nanjing – Chaozhou
Hotel breakfast and check out
Guangji Bridge
Chaozhou Ancient City, Paifang Street
Kaiyuan Temple
Tea and a Yingge Dance performance at the Old Teahouse
Guangji Bridge Light and Shadow Show (complimentary, no refund if cancelled)
Hotel check in
4★ hotel in Chaozhou★★★★
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day03
Chaozhou – Shantou – Nan’aoBUS
Chaozhou – Shantou – Nan’ao
Hotel breakfast and check out
Thai Buddha Hall, a popular Nanyang-style photo spot
West Lake Park
Drive to Shantou: Former Residence of Chen Cihong (filming location of Dear You)
Cross Nan’ao Bridge to Nan’ao Island
Qihang Square
Changshanwei Lighthouse
4★ hotel in Nan’ao★★★★
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day04
Nan’ao – ShantouBUS
Nan’ao – Shantou
Hotel breakfast and check out
Rainbow Sea (sea oyster harvesting excluded)
Qing’ao Bay
Gate of Nature, Tropic of Cancer landmark
Zongbing Mansion
Nanshan Temple
Drive to Shantou, free time at Longyan South Road Food Street
4★ hotel in Shantou★★★★
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day05
ShantouBUS / BOAT
Shantou
Hotel breakfast
Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Center
Neihai Bay ferry, with views along both sides of the bay
Small Park
Shantou Hostel
Qiaopi Museum
Movie Street
Xiti Park
4★ hotel in Shantou★★★★
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day06
Shantou – XiamenBUS / BOAT
Shantou – Xiamen
Hotel breakfast and check out
Drive to Xiamen
Gulangyu Island
Free time at Zhongshan Road
4★ hotel in Xiamen★★★★
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Day07
Xiamen – ManilaBUS / AIR
Xiamen – Manila
Hotel breakfast and check out
Free time
Transfer to the airport and fly home (PR331, 17:40–20:30)
PR331 XMN – MNL 17:40–20:30
Sweet homeBack in Manila
BBreakfast included.LLunch included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
Round-trip economy airfare and taxes via Philippine Airlines
Baggage: 1 piece of 23 kg checked plus 1 piece of 7 kg carry-on
6 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
Sightseeing as specified, including the first-way entrance fees
Meals: breakfast plus 7 meals
One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as phone calls and minibar
Travel insurance
Philippine travel tax: USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
China Group Visa: USD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
Tips for driver and guide: USD 35 per person, USD 5 per day for 7 days (collected with the tour fee)
Single supplement: USD 180 per person
Fuel surcharge (subject to change)
Hotels
or similar
Day 1: 4-star hotel in Nanjing
Day 2: 4-star hotel in Chaozhou
Day 3: 4-star hotel in Nan’ao
Day 4-5: 4-star hotel in Shantou
Day 6: 4-star hotel in Xiamen
Important notice
please read
Due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some attractions may be adjusted according to visitor volume or road conditions.
If attractions are reduced or other losses occur because of force majeure such as policy changes or weather, the travel agency is not liable; extra costs are borne by the guests and expenses already incurred are not refunded.
If the hotels above are not available at your requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
Guests should plan their free time sensibly to avoid delays.
The itinerary, flight times and hotels are subject to final confirmation.
No refund is given if guests cancel itinerary or accommodation arrangements during the trip, and tips must be paid in full for the number of days of the trip.
The Guangji Bridge Light and Shadow Show is complimentary and is not refunded if cancelled. Sea oyster harvesting at Rainbow Sea is not included.
Collected with the tour fee: Philippine travel tax USD 30, China group visa USD 40, and tips for driver and guide USD 5 per day x 7 days = USD 35, all per person.
Includes one complimentary bottle of water per person per day.
Meals (by day): Day 1 lunch; Day 2 B/L; Day 3 B/L; Day 4 B/L; Day 5 B/L; Day 6 B/L; Day 7 B/L
Child without bed 2 to 11 years
Order of attractions may be adjusted for weather, traffic or visitor volume; the agency is not liable for reduced attractions caused by force majeure and no refund is given for expenses already incurred
Philippine passport holders need a China visa; the China Group Visa fee is listed under exclusions.
Where you’ll go
19 stops
1
Tianluokeng Earthen Building Cluster
A group of round and square earthen tulou houses in Fujian, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2
Guangji Bridge
A historic bridge over the Han River in Chaozhou, with a complimentary light and shadow show in the evening.
3
Chaozhou Ancient City
A walled old city in eastern Guangdong famous for its heritage streets and Chaozhou culture.
4
Paifang Street
A street in Chaozhou Ancient City lined with traditional stone memorial archways.
5
Kaiyuan Temple
A Buddhist temple in Chaozhou that dates back more than a thousand years.
6
Thai Buddha Hall
A Thai-style Buddhist hall in Chaozhou, a popular Nanyang-style photo spot.
7
West Lake Park
A lakeside park in Chaozhou with gardens and walking paths.
8
Chen Cihong Former Residence
A historic home in Shantou that was used as a filming location for the series Dear You.
9
Nan’ao Island
A seaside island off Shantou, reached by crossing the Nan’ao Bridge, with coastal views.
10
Qihang Square
A seaside square on Nan’ao Island, visited for its waterfront views.
11
Changshanwei Lighthouse
A coastal lighthouse on Nan’ao Island, visited as a scenic stop.
12
Rainbow Sea
A colourful stretch of coast on Nan’ao Island known for oyster farms; oyster harvesting not included.
13
Qing’ao Bay
A scenic bay on Nan’ao Island visited on the coastal tour.
14
Tropic of Cancer Landmark
The Gate of Nature landmark on Nan’ao Island marking the Tropic of Cancer.
15
Nanshan Temple
A temple on Nan’ao Island visited during the island tour.
16
Neihai Bay
A bay in Shantou crossed by ferry, with views of the city on both sides.
17
Qiaopi Museum
A museum in Shantou about qiaopi, the remittance letters sent home by overseas Chinese.
18
Gulangyu Island
A car-free island off Xiamen with colonial-era buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reached by ferry.
19
Zhongshan Road
Xiamen's main pedestrian shopping street, with free time for food and shopping.
Know before you go
China tips
Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Renminbi (¥); go cashless
China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Four seasons; check your month
Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.
Getting around
Metro plus Didi
City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.
Language
Mandarin; little English
English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.
Culture & etiquette
Mind the customs
Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.
Safety & health
Very safe; carry your passport
China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
Connectivity
VPN + roaming, not a local SIM
Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.
Must-see sights & food
The Bund & Lijiang old town
See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.
Four days in Shanghai with a full day at Shanghai Disneyland (1-day pass included), Xinshi Ancient Town, the Bund, Nanjing Road and city shopping stops, on a China Eastern flight from Cebu.
A relaxed Shanghai city break on Cebu Pacific: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Chenghuang Temple, Wukang Road and Florentia Town, with a free day for optional Disneyland.
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