Xiamen-Quanzhou: 5-day itinerary!

Day 1: Explore Xiamen City Transportation: Arrive in Xiamen, take the airport shuttle bus or taxi to the hotel in the city. Morning: Visit Nanputuo Temple (free) and experience the tranquil Buddhist atmosphere. Lunch: Vegetarian restaurant near Nanputuo Temple, around CNY 50 per person. Afternoon: Stroll around Xiamen University (free) and enjoy the beautiful campus. Evening: Visit Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and try local snacks, such as satay noodles and oyster omelet. Day 2: Zhangzhou Tulou Day Tour Transportation: Take a high-speed train from Xiamen to Zhangzhou (ticket price: around CNY 35–50, travel time: around 1 hour), then charter a car or carpool to Tulou. Attractions: Visit Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (ticket price: CNY 90 per person) and Yunshuiyao Ancient Town (ticket price: CNY 46 per person) and experience the unique Hakka architectural culture. Lunch: Try local specialties in Yunshuiyao Ancient Town, such as Tulou chicken and stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat. Evening: Return to Xiamen, free time or shopping. Day 3: Gulangyu Island Day Tour Transportation: Take a ferry from Xiamen City to Gulangyu Island (ferry ticket price: around CNY 35–50 per person, round-trip included). Attractions: Visit Sunlight Rock (included in the Gulangyu Island ferry ticket), Shuzhuang Garden (ticket price: around CNY 35 per person), Gangzaihou Beach, etc. Lunch: Enjoy a seafood feast on Gulangyu Island, around CNY 150–200 per person. Afternoon: Visit the Organ Museum (included in the Gulangyu Island ferry ticket) and the Pipe Organ Art Center (separate ticket required, ticket price: around CNY 50 per person). Evening: Return to Xiamen City, and enjoy seafood at Xiaoyanjing Seafood Restaurant! Day 4: Xiamen Botanical Garden and Quanzhou High-Speed Train Morning: Visit Xiamen Botanical Garden (ticket price: CNY 40 per person) and experience the wonders of the tropical rainforest. Lunch: Try local delicacies near the botanical garden. Afternoon: Take a high-speed train to Quanzhou (ticket price: around CNY 35–50, travel time: around 1 hour). Evening: Free time after arriving in Quanzhou. Day 5: Quanzhou Ancient City In-Depth Tour Morning: Visit West Street (free) and Kaiyuan Temple (free) and experience the history and culture of Quanzhou. Lunch: Try Quanzhou specialties on West Street, such as Hou Abo's rice dumplings and vinegar meat. Afternoon: Visit the Confucian Temple (free) and Qingyuan Mountain (ticket price: CNY 70 per person, sightseeing bus ticket recommended: CNY 20 per person). Evening: Watch a puppet show and enjoy the local puppet performance.