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Xiamen Gulangyu Island Full-Day Cultural Tour
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Xiamen Gulangyu Island Full-Day Cultural Tour

Xiamen
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) A full refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary
  • Transportation: Vehicle for the trip (guaranteed one seat per person; if there are fewer people, ride-hailing services will be used for pick-up)
  • Tour Guide: Gold-certified, licensed Chinese-speaking tour guide services
  • Tickets: Includes round-trip ferry tickets to Gulangyu Island + Shuzhuang Garden/Piano Museum tickets
  • Receive a complimentary Gulangyu characteristic lucky bag

Not included: Lunch is not included; you can find snacks on Longtou Road.; Any expenses not listed in the included items of the tour price above.; Additional costs incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, weather, flight cancellations, or schedule changes.

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Overview

📢 Pre-departure Notice Within 24 hours of placing an order, customer service will add your contact information; Before 6 PM one day prior to departure, a tour notice or staff WeChat QR code will be sent via WhatsApp or email. Customer service and staff will proactively contact you. Please submit identification photos in a timely manner to facilitate itinerary arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation. 🚌 Meeting Information Meeting time and place: Around 8 AM, the driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel at the agreed time. Please inform the guide of your hotel in advance. Free pick-up and drop-off services are available in Siming District and Huli District on the island. For areas outside the island, you need to go to a designated meeting point. The specific pick-up time will be notified by the guide. 📌 Itinerary Overview One-day tour itinerary: Pick-up to Nanputuo Temple to take a ferry to Gulangyu Island to American Consulate to Most Beautiful Corner to Boat House to Sanhe Palace Cliff Carvings to Former Site of the Public Works Department to Lunch to Ma John Square to Foreigners' Ball Field to Gangzaihou Beach to Shuzhuang Garden (including Piano Museum) to receive a beautiful Gulangyu goodie bag at Tangli Souvenir Shop to Yuyuan (Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall) to International Architecture Expo to Return Trip. Meals: None. You can visit Longtou Road Snack Street to find authentic local delicacies; Transportation: Bus, Ferry. ✨ Core Highlights 🛕Nanputuo Temple: A thousand-year-old temple with flourishing incense, serene Zen atmosphere, offering prayers and enjoying panoramic views of Xiamen from above. ⛴️Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island: Enjoy a sea tour by boat, overlooking the scenery on both sides of Lujiang River, and entering the secret realm of the sea garden. 📸Most Beautiful Corner: A popular photo spot on Gulangyu Island, with red walls and old alleys intertwined, perfect for romantic photos. 🚢Boat House: A century-old villa shaped like a giant ship, with unique design and great architectural artistic beauty. 🏟️Ma John Square: Commemorating China's sports pioneer, the square is open and elegant, blending humanity and nature. 🏖️Gangzaihou Beach: Blue sea, blue sky, and soft sand. Enjoy splashing in the waves and relaxing island time. 🎹Shuzhuang Garden (including Piano Museum): An exquisite and elegant garden by the sea, gathering century-old antique pianos, listening to the sounds of nature. 🌸Yuyuan (Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall): A quiet and serene garden, commemorating medical pioneers and feeling the spirit of selfless love. 🏰International Architecture Expo: A collection of old buildings with various national styles, with every step offering a new view, enjoying the charm of "International Architecture".

Highlights

Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a tourist destination integrating natural scenery, historical culture, and musical arts. It is also known as the "Sea Garden" and the "Hometown of Music."
[Explore Essential Attractions] Visit Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple, Shuzhuang Garden, Internet-famous Corner, Gangzaihou Beach, and other attractions to experience the essence of Xiamen in one go.
[Experience Buddhist Culture] Nanputuo Temple is a perfect combination of Buddhism and traditional Chinese architectural art, showcasing the aesthetic concepts of ancient Chinese architecture.
[International Architectural Exhibition] The island of Gulangyu features a variety of Chinese and Western architectural styles, including traditional temples with upturned eaves, Fujian-style bungalows, and mixed Chinese-Western pavilions. The architectural essence of various countries converges here, creating a brilliant panorama of international architecture.
[Surprise Gift Bag] You can receive a carefully prepared gift – a Gulangyu-themed gift bag – at "Tangli Souvenir Shop."
[Featured Cuisine] Come to Zhongshan Road Snack Street in Xiamen to discover authentic delicacies.

What's included

Transportation: Vehicle for the trip (guaranteed one seat per person; if there are fewer people, ride-hailing services will be used for pick-up)
Tour Guide: Gold-certified, licensed Chinese-speaking tour guide services
Tickets: Includes round-trip ferry tickets to Gulangyu Island + Shuzhuang Garden/Piano Museum tickets
Receive a complimentary Gulangyu characteristic lucky bag

What's not included

Lunch is not included; you can find snacks on Longtou Road.
Any expenses not listed in the included items of the tour price above.
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, weather, flight cancellations, or schedule changes.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Due to the limited number of ferry tickets, the order of the itinerary may be adjusted without affecting the guest's schedule. The specific arrangement will be based on the time schedule of the Gulangyu ferry tickets. Gulangyu Island implements a real-name system. Tourists must provide accurate names and ID numbers when registering. Boarding is permitted only when the ticket, identification, and passenger information match. (Children without ID cards can bring their household registration book). Our company is not responsible if passengers are unable to board due to their own reasons, such as incorrect or missing information, or temporary changes in travelers. Group tickets are valid for same-day use, and group passengers must enter and leave the island at the same time. Tourists who leave the group early or stay overnight on Gulangyu Island should purchase their own return ticket at the ferry terminal window for 18 yuan/person.
Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The driver and tour guide will pick you up at the designated location at the agreed-upon time. Free pick-up and drop-off are available within Siming District/Huli District on the island. For areas outside the island, you will need to assemble at a designated location. The specific pick-up time is subject to the tour guide's arrangement. [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, South Putuo Temple, Begin by visiting the renowned Southern Fujian temple, the 【South Putuo Temple】. This temple showcases the architectural features typical of Southern Fujian Buddhist temples, with red tiles and yellow walls that shimmer in the sunlight. Here, with a peaceful, devout, and grateful heart, tour the temple and pay homage to the Buddha. [Attraction/experience] 10:30, Guided tour, Gulangyu Island, Take a ferry to the sea garden, [Gulangyu Island], where you can visit the International Architecture Exhibition, the Most Beautiful Corner, Gangzaihou Beach and other attractions. [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Most Beautiful Corner, Houseboat, Sanhe Palace Cliff Carvings, Former site of the Shanghai Municipal Council, Then, successively visit the former U.S. Consulate, the Most Beautiful Corner, the Boat House, the Sanhe Palace Cliffside Stone Carvings, and the Public Works Bureau Ruins. [Attraction/experience] 12:00, Guided tour, Longtou Road Commercial Street, Head to Longtou Road Snack Street in Gulangyu to discover authentic local delicacies. Recommended snacks on Longtou Road include: Shen's Minnan Rice Noodle Roll, Lin's Fish Balls, Turkish Ice Cream, Ye's Mochi, Eight Granny's Herbal Jelly, 1980 Roasted Meat Zongzi, Dan Man Guan, Green Train Cream Puff, Huang Yuantang Pineapple Cake, Zhu Tou San Pork Jerky, Oyster Omelet, etc. [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Ma John Square, Yangren Qiu Pu, Gangzaihou Beach, Shuzhuang Garden, After lunch, continue to visit Ma Yuehan Square, Yangren Qiu Pu, Gangzaihou Beach, and enter Shuzhuang Garden (Piano Museum). [Attraction/experience] 15:00, Guided tour, Sweet Gift Souvenir Shop, Head to [TangLi Souvenir Shop] to pick up a special gift prepared for everyone - a Gulangyu characteristic lucky bag. [Attraction/experience] 15:30, Guided tour, Yu Garden, Continue exploring Yuyuan, also known as the Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall. Yuyuan is located on Fuxing Road in the southeastern part of Gulangyu Island and is a memorial park built in memory of the people's medical scientist, Dr. Lin Qiaozhi. The "Yu" in Yuyuan means to nurture and raise, hence the name. It houses the "Exhibition Room of Dr. Lin Qiaozhi's Life and Deeds." [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Guided tour, Catholic Church, Concordia Chapel, Consulate-General of Japan, Spanish Consulate, Then, sequentially visit the Catholic Church, Union Church, Japanese Consulate, and Spanish Consulate. These Sino-Western architectural combinations on Gulangyu Island are collectively known as the International Architecture Exhibition. [Return] 17:00, at [Xiamen,]() Conclude the tour and take the bus back to Xiamen. If you're still wanting more, you can choose to leave the group and continue exploring the old villas of Gulangyu Island on your own. Day {num}
Children are defined as those under 1.2 meters in height. Children 1.2 meters and above are priced the same as adults. Group size: 1-30 participant(s)
Between 20:00 and 21:00 on the evening before your trip, our staff will contact you by phone/SMS/WeChat to confirm the approximate pick-up time, location, and vehicle number. On the day of the trip, the pick-up time will be approximately between 7:30 and 8:30 (may be earlier during Golden Week/holidays, please understand). This is a group tour, and you will be sharing a vehicle with other guests. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, with one seat per person. Seats are not reserved. As this is a shared tour, there may be occasional waiting for other guests. We appreciate your understanding. This tour package ticket price is calculated based on the agency's bulk group ticket rate. Therefore, a refund of 20 RMB/person will be issued for those with free admission credentials. Child prices do not include admission tickets, and no refunds will be given. Traffic regulations stipulate that tourist vehicles must not be overloaded. Regardless of a child's height, they must occupy a seat. Tour vehicle costs are calculated based on the number of seats. Children under 1.2 meters in height should purchase a child ticket; children 1.2 meters and above should purchase an adult ticket directly. Based on the principle of convenient routes for each hotel, the pick-up and drop-off area is limited to the Xiamen Island city area (Siming District/Huli District) with convenient transportation, including (Zengcuo'an/Tatou/Huang厝/Xiamen University/Zhongshan Road/Dongpu Road) areas. As the hotels/guesthouses are located on narrow roads, vehicles can only pick up and drop off at nearby intersections or bus stops. For the airport/Wuyuan Bay/Guanyinshan area, please go to the nearest location to board the vehicle. If you are on Gulangyu Island, please return to the Xiamen Ferry Terminal to gather. For traffic-controlled or difficult-to-pass locations, please follow the specific pick-up location notified by our staff the night before departure or follow the guide's arrangements on the day of departure to the most convenient location for boarding. In Xiamen, it is customary for tourist vehicles to be used in a "pooled" manner. Please understand that waiting for other passengers may be required during the trip. There are many self-operated shops within the scenic area, which are not the shopping locations included in this product. Please shop cautiously when entering the scenic area. If you encounter soliciting businesses, please judge for yourself whether to purchase. This store is not responsible for quality issues and disputes. Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened while the vehicle is in motion. Standing or walking around is not permitted. The front passenger seat near the bus entrance, the first row tour guide seat, and the middle seat in the last row are strictly prohibited for seating or luggage storage. Due to the limited number of ferry tickets, the order of the itinerary may be adjusted without affecting the guest's schedule. The specific arrangement will be based on the ferry ticket time to Gulangyu. Gulangyu Island requires real-name registration. Tourists must provide accurate names and ID card numbers when registering. Boarding is permitted only when the ferry ticket, ID, and passenger information match (children without ID cards may use their household registration booklet). Our company is not responsible for failure to board due to incorrectly reported information, missing documents, or last-minute changes to travelers. Group tickets are valid for same-day use, and group members must enter and leave the island together. Tourists who leave the group early or stay overnight on Gulangyu Island should purchase a return ticket at the pier window for ¥18 per person. If you wish to extend your stay, you may choose to leave the tour and continue exploring Gulangyu Island on your own. Return ferry tickets are readily available and cost ¥18 per ticket, payable on your own. No advance purchase is necessary. When collecting the Gulangyu-themed lucky bag, the shops sell Gulangyu specialty products. If you are not interested, you can enjoy free time after collecting the lucky bag, for about 20 minutes. Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island, the "Sea Garden" (ferry ticket time subject to actual ticketing, specific times cannot be guaranteed) Nán Pǔtuó Temple requires reservations. If slots are full and you cannot make a reservation, consider hiking the Mountain and Sea Trail instead.
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