Private Cultural Tour of Xiamen and Gulangyu Island

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Why we love it?

The 1 Day Private Tour in Xiamen and Gulangyu offers an immersive experience into the scenic beauty and cultural richness of this coastal region in China. Suitable for travelers seeking a personalized exploration, the tour includes visits to Gulangyu Island, known as the "garden on the sea," and features highlights such as Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden. With a professional English-speaking guide, participants can enjoy a local Chinese lunch and seamless transport between attractions, all while benefiting from included insurance for peace of mind. This tour stands out for its intimate setting and focus on local heritage, making it ideal for those looking to delve deeper into Xiamen's unique charm.

Inclusions

  • Chinese lunch at popular local restaurant
  • Transport between attractions, including pickup and return to the hotel within the Xiamen mainisland
  • Professional, passionate English speaking tour guide service
  • Insurance: China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance during the tour
  • Government taxes & fees
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals which are not indicated in the itinerary
  • Gratuities to the tour guide & driver (usually CNY100 per person per day for each of them, please tip them separately.). It is not compulsory but would be a great encouragement for them

Itinerary

Stop 1

After breakfasts, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfer you to the ferry terminal. Then you will have a 20-minute deluxe ferry to your first highlight of Xiamen, the tranquil Gulangyu Island. Don't forget to take some stunning photos of Xiamen city and the Lujiang Channel on the ferry.

Stop 2

Step out of the ferry, welcome to Gulangyu Island-the "garden on the sea". You'll start your journey by strolling in the elegant alleys and admiring the distinctive architectures. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, Gulangyu is filled with the charming colonial buildings such as churches, consulates, etc, it is no doubt a museum of "Architecture of the World".

Then you will climb onto the highest peak on Gulangyu the Sunlight Rock, admire the bird eye view of this tranquil island.

Stop 3

Get down from Sunlight Rock, you will visit the unique seaside park to Shuzhuang Garden with a world-class Piano Museum in it, which is the only piano museum in China. After the visit on Gulangyu, you will take the ferry back to the Xiamen island and have an authentic seafood lunch in a popular local restaurant where the locals eat.

Stop 4

After lunch, you will have a 30-minute good rest in a well maintained, air conditioned non smoking private vehicle while it takes you to your next highlight of Xiamen-the South Putuo Temple. The temple was first built in Tang Dynasty with over 1000 years of history, you can admire the famous Buddhist cultural relics collection here.

Stop 5

Then you will go to your third highlight of Xiamen-the Hulishan Fortress. Built in the year of 1891, the Hulishan Fortress integrated the styles of Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can touch and even stand on those well-preserved ancient military facilities (such as the gates, walls, emplacements, the barracks, the castle, the trenches and fortifications).

Stop 6

Come out of the Hulishan Fortress park, you will have a leisure walk at the famous Island Ring Road at the beach, which is your last highlight of Xiamen. Enjoy the stunning sea view and the tender breeze, this is where your wonderful day ends.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel, airport, train station or any other places in downtown Xiamen like a restaurant or a bar if you like.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions We will pick you up at the arrival hall.

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start