Tours

Discover Fujian. Experience the Fujian tulou (round earthen structures) with Discover Fujian. The company leads reasonably priced day trips, as well as four- to five-day journeys to these ancient, circular houses. 1118 Xiahe Lu, 10th fl., Xiamen, Fujian, 361004. 0592/398–9901; www.discoverfujian.com. From Y500 per person.

Seven Cups. Tea lovers should consider Seven Cups, which offers 12- to 15-day visits to tea gardens, as well as hands-on experience with the harvest and production methods of some of China's finest teas. 520/628–2952; www.sevencups.com. From US$4,550.