1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour in Xiamen
Xiamen, China

1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour

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Is 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour worth booking?

1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Xiamen, China, from $68 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
56 / 100
Rating
Not yet rated
Duration
8 hours
From
$68 per person

Visit highlights of Xiamen including the Gulangyu island,South putuo temple and Hulishan battery scenic spot with this private day tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.

What you get

  • The private car & private guide
  • The entrance ticket and shuttle bus
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

About this experience

Visit highlights of Xiamen including the Gulangyu island,South putuo temple and Hulishan battery scenic spot with this private day tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.

What's included

Included

  • The private car & private guide
  • The entrance ticket and shuttle bus
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

What you'll see and do

  1. Xiamen

    In the morning, our tour guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel at about 09:00. We will transfer you to a ferry for the 10-minute boat trip to Gulangyu Island to start this private Xiamen day tour.

    10 minutes here

  2. Gulangyu Island

    The first stop is Shuzhuang Garden in the southern part of the island. With an ingenious layout designed around the natural terrain, the park includes two parts: the Garden of Hiding the Sea (Canghaiyuan) and the Garden of Making-Up Hills (Bushanyuan). Then, you will be guided to the Piano Museum, which houses a large assortment of historic and modern fine pianos from the collection of Hu Youyi. Gulangyu Island attracts a lot of tourists for its pleasant climate and picturesque views. Seen from a distance, it is like an enchanting garden floating on the sea. Roaming leisurely about the island, you will be amazed by buildings constructed in the Chinese as well as foreign styles, blooming flowers and lush trees, plus the fascinating coastline scenery. As a private garden once, the villa-style Shuzhuang Garden on the island owns many beautiful buildings such as pavilions and houses. In the Piano Museum within Shuzhuang Garden, visitors can also have a nice glimpse of the history of this musical instrument.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Nanputuo Temple

    After lunch, your Xiamen day trip will be extended to the South Putuo Temple, a temple well-known throughout China and the location of the Buddhist College of Minnan. The South Putuo Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple originally built during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). With large and imposing scale, it is composed primarily of four buildings: Devajara Hall, Mahavira Hall, Dabei Hall and the scripture library. If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you won't be disappointed admiring the sacred Buddhist statues and treasures inside the temple.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  4. Huli Mountain Fort

    After that, our guide will accompany you to the Hulishan Battery Scenic Spot which was a military outpost constructed during the latter part of the Qing dynasty. Today it features cannonry from the Qing dynasties. If time permits, you'll be able to walk along the Island Ring Road to view the spectacular seascape and man-made scenery.

    90 minutes here · Admission included

  5. Xiamen

    At the end, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Xiamen.

    10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
cmn, en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
happychinatours

Know before you go

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$68 to $447
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 56

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)66
Listing quality (10% weight)75
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xiamen.

How much does 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour cost?

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Prices start at $68 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xiamen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour take?

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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xiamen is not rushed.

Is 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xiamen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xiamen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xiamen and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does 1-Day Xiamen City Highlights and Gulangyu Island Private Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xiamen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Xiamen?

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On Outty we rank every Xiamen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch, Private One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch, Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Xiamen?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Xiamen?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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