Private Day Tour to Gulangyu Island and other city attraction from Xiamen 1
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Private Day Tour to Gulangyu Island and other city attraction from Xiamen

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Xiamen, China
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About this activity

Explore Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its colonial-era architecture and coastal charm, combined with your choice of Xiamen's cultural landmarks. This 8-hour private tour includes hotel pickup, a local guide, and ferry access to one of China's most picturesque islands.

Gulangyu Island, one of the World Heritage in China, is renown for the old buildings and nice sceneries. This private day tour will let you explore Gulangyu Island with a local guide. Moreover, you can select one of these attractions to visit: Zhongshan Road, South Putuo Temple, or Hulishan Battery Scenic Spot. Please note we will refund you if no ferry ticket is available due to the limitation of the visitors on the Gulangyu Island.

Centrally located Xiamen hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and pickup time is 8am, please bring passport for the tour.

At 8am, you will be picked up from your hotel and move to the port to catch the 10-minute ferry to Gulangyu Island which is a World Cultural Heritage with old buildings. On the nice small island, you will walk to Sunshine Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and Piano Museum etc. with a local guide, 

Afterwards, You will take ferry back to Xiamen city. You can choose one of these attractions to visit as you wish.

South Putuo Temple

It was built first build in Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) as the most renown temple in the town.

Zhongshan Road

It is a shopping street to sell all sorts of goods as one of the well-known pedestrian streets in China.

Hulishan Battery Scenic Spot

It used to be a strategically located place for cannons and batteries in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). There are huge cannons, the stone gates, city walls, watchtowers and trenches are well-preserved.

Highlights

  • ✓Gulangyu Island's preserved colonial buildings and scenic coastal paths
  • ✓Sunshine Rock viewpoint and Shuzhuang Garden on the island
  • ✓Piano Museum, reflecting the island's cultural heritage
  • ✓Choice of secondary attraction: ancient South Putuo Temple, Zhongshan Road shopping district, or Hulishan Battery fortifications
  • ✓Private guide service throughout the day
  • ✓Round-trip ferry transfers included

Insider tips

  • ★Gulangyu Island has strict visitor limits; the tour includes ferry ticket guarantee or full refund if unavailable
  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the island involves moderate walking on uneven paths and stairs
  • ★Visit Gulangyu early in the day to avoid afternoon crowds on the ferries
  • ★Bring water and sunscreen; shaded rest areas on the island are limited

Good to know

  • •Passport required for tour participation
  • •Hotel pickup at 8:00 AM from central Xiamen locations; ferry departs at approximately 10:00 AM (10-minute crossing)
  • •Full day duration is 8 hours; plan accordingly for meals
  • •Ferry tickets included; no additional ferry costs
  • •Choose one supplementary attraction (South Putuo Temple, Zhongshan Road, or Hulishan Battery) during booking

Who it's for

Culture and history enthusiasts interested in Chinese heritage sitesPhotography enthusiasts seeking scenic coastal and architectural subjectsFirst-time visitors to Xiamen wanting curated local insightFamilies seeking a manageable day excursion with structured logistics

Best time to visit

Visit during autumn (September–November) or spring (March–May) for mild weather and lower humidity. Morning departure ensures fewer crowds on Gulangyu Island and optimal lighting for photography.

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