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*No Shopping Stop Tour Code: CXM Xiamen (2N) HuaAn 《《《IMPRESSION DA HONG PAO YongAn(1N) TaiNing(1N) PERFORMANCE 》》》 Wuyishan(1N) The most impressive show in Fuzhou (1N) Quanzhou(1N) Mt.Wuyi directed by Zhang Yimou, Wang Chao Ge, Fan Yue . DAY 1 KUALA LUMPUR/XIAMEN (((D))) Depart for Xiamen by flight. Upon arrival, proceed to Huandao Sightseeing Road . Visit to South Putuo Temple , a famous ancient temple in Xiamen. Its main conformity to Guanyin. No Shopping Stop Accommodation: Xiamen Vienna Hotel or similar 4 star 4+5 Star hotel DAY 2 XIAMEN (150km) /HUA AN (150km) /YONG AN (((B/L/D) Today, we visit the Hua’an Hakka Cutural Village , the most concentrated of all earthen house clus- Most popular scenic spots in Fujian ters. Eryi Lou, Nanyang Lou and Dongyang Lou which are among the largest, are an important part of the bid for Fujian’s tulous to be designated as a World Cultural Heritage site. Continue jour- ***Hua’an Tulou Cluster ***Mt. Wuyi ney to Yong An and having dinner before check in hotel. Accommodation: Yong An Yan Jing Hotel or similar 4 star South Putuo Temple Bailuzhou Park DAY 3 YONG AN (200km) /TAINING (((B/L/D ))) Today visit Explore scenic area of Taoyuan Cave and Linyin Stone Forest . Continue journey and Gulangyu Island overnight at Taining Ancient Town. Taoyuan Cave Accommodation: Song Zhu Wan Hotel or similar 5 star Linyin Stone Forest Boat ride Grand Lake DAY 4 TAINING (200km) /MT. WUYI (((B/L/D) Jiuqu Stream~ bamboo rafting Today visit Taining. Boat ride on the Grand Lake, along the way enjoy Kanroji, Couple Peaks, Yuanyang Lake, a large Red Cliff, Land Sky and other attractions . Continue visit ancient street, Lin Zexu Memorial Hall explore Bronze Sculpture Park . Southern Shaolin Temple Accommodation: Wuyishan Lite-on Holiday Hotel or similar 4 star DAY 5 MT. WUYI (350km) /FUZHOU (((B/L/D) Proceed to Jiuqu Stream . You can view almost all of the Wuyi Mountain scenic area, including Heav- Song Street, Nan Hou Street, enly Tour Peak (Tianyoufeng) by a bamboo rafting. After lunch, visit to Wuyi Palace and Song Street . Continue journey to Fuzhou, enjoy shopping at Three Lanes & Seven Alleys , Nan Hou Street . Quanzhou night Market, Accommodation: Fuzhou Hotel or similar 4 star Longtou Road,Zhongshan Road OR SM shopping Complex DAY 6 FUZHOU (200km) /QUANZHOU (((B/L/D) Today visit to Lin Zexu Memorial Hall , an official of Qing Dynasty and a National patriot during the Opium War. Continue journey to Quanzhou, Visit Luo Yang Bridge With historical vicissitude, Guangji Bridge built several times. Kaiyuan Temple —largest Buddhist temple in Fujian. Then visit Xiamen Minnan Cuisine Southern Shaolin Temple . Shop at Quanzhou night market . Yong An Cuisine Accommodation: Quanzhou Licheng Hotel or similar 4 star Taining Cuisine Wuyishan Farm Style Cuisine DAY 7 QUANZHOU (100km) /XIAMEN (((B/L/D) Proceed to Bailuzhou Park . Then, visit to Overseas Chinese Museum , a comprehensive museum that Fuzhou Cuisine Xiamen Cuisine highlights the history of overseas Chinese, and the only Chinese museum set up by overseas Chinese. Visit the Gulangyu Island . It is renowned for its beaches, winding lanes and varied architecture. Continue visit to Shuzhuang Garden , Piano Museum and Longtou Road . Shop at Zhongshan Road OR SM Shopping Complex , one of the most prosperous traditional and comprehensive commercial areas in Xiamen. Departure Date: Accommodation: Xiamen Vienna Hotel or similar 4 star Airline: DAY 8 XIAMEN/KUALA LUMPUR (((B) TOUR FARE Morning, visit to Huihe Stone Forest , Huian dance performance before transfer to airport for your Adult (Twin Share) : RM flight back to Kuala Lumpur. Single Supplement : RM Validity: Jan 13 Till Future Notice Child ( Twin Share) : RM The itinerary is subject to change according to final flight confirmation & local condition. Child (With Bed) : RM Updated on Jan‘ 13 Number of night stay, meals & places to visit will remain unchanged. Child (No Bed) : RM Other Charges : RM www.pearlholiday.com R Airport taxes + Fuel surcharge (Subject to change before departure) : RM Kajang Tel: +603-8924 9999 Fax: +603-8924 9898 Email: [email protected] ACF : RM (KPL/LN 0354) Wisma Pearl Holiday. No.1, Jalan KP 1/3, Taman Kajang Prima, Off Jalan Semenyih, 43000 Kajang. Visa Fee (Malaysia Passport) : RM KL Tel: +603-9222 8922 Fax: +603-9222 3922 Email: [email protected] (KPL/LN 5001) Tipping/pax/trip : RM Company No. No.52A-2, Jalan Metro Pudu 2, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 K.Lumpur. 148499-P Travel Insurance : RM Puchong Tel: +603-5882 9022 Fax: +603-5882 9122 Email: [email protected] (Strongly recommend) (KPL/LN 0354/3) Blok E-3-1, Blok E, Setia Walk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Selangor TOTAL : RM You are deemed to have read and understood the TERMS & CONDITIONS given to you at the time of booking. .
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