
Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden
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Is Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden worth booking?
Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden is a 4-hour experience in Xiamen, China, from $135 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 14 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (14)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $135 per person
Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this exclusive half day tour with the local expert guide. Visit the USNECO site Gulang Yu Island and explore the " World Architecture" , " Garden on the Sea" , local f
What you get
About this experience
Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this exclusive half day tour with the local expert guide. Visit the USNECO site Gulang Yu Island and explore the " World Architecture" , " Garden on the Sea" , local famed musem, local alley streets etc. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds. Optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.
What's included
Included
- Local transport ( For a group of 1-5 pax you will travel in the local premier Uber)
- Xiamen hotel , Cruise port or railway station pick up and drop off
- Local Transport ( For a group more than 5 pax, private MPV van will be provided).
- Entrance fees to Garden and round trip ferry to Island
- Great local guide
Not included
- Food or drinks
- Xiamen airport pick up & drop off( can be arranged at surcharge)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Gulangyu Island
Your local great guide will pick up at your Xiamen hotel, Cruise port or railway station. Follow your guide and take a relaxing ferry ride to UNESCO World Heritage Site -Gulangyu Island. Upon arrival, spend quality time to explore the charming Island include classic chinese Garden, admire the historic colonial architecture, enjoy a leisure stroll along the picturesque beach side, visit China’s only Piano museum etc. Learn the fascinating history, culture and life with your guide.
120 minutes here
Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden
During the tour you will visit a traditional Chinese garden built by the wealthy merchant in the Qing Dynasty, appreciate the Fujian and Jiang’an style garden and architecture and take in the beautiful natural scenery. During the tour you will also have the chance to enjoy a delightful lunch or dinner with the recommendations from your guide. After the great adventure you will be dropped off at your downtown Xiamen hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Morning Tour
Private Tour : Great guide, driver with comfortable car, ferry ride , entrance fee to garden are included Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Private Tour: Great guide, driver with comfortable car, ferry ride, entrance fee to garden are included. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
5 stars for Evelyn
We took a 1/2 day guided tour of Xiamen & Gulang Yu island and were fortunate to have a very experienced and knowledgeable guide Evelyn. Despite the heat & crowds Evelyn maximised our time and made it effortless for us. She is a fantastic guide and we highly recommend Evelyn.
via Viator
Hassle-free day tour
Going to Gulang Yu Island isn't meant to be complicated. But then not until I met with the tour guide arranged by Sunny Tours, I didn't know as visitors we are supposed to use the visitors' ferry service, in which the ferry pier is nowhere close to the one for locals. We would have to go extra miles to get to the correct pier. Only for this using Sunny Tours' servics made it worthwhile already. The tour guide was a very charming nice lady whom speaks good English and know the island inside and out. Not only did she not pushing us to buy things, she dissected which is worthwhile and what isn't. This attitude doesn't discourage us from buying things, but actually enhance the shopping experience. Time management is good with great flexibility. We weren't pushed and rushed from point to point. Whatever we would like to explored, the agency tried to compromised with almost instant response. If you are looking for a hassle-free day tour, this is a professional service I would recommend.
via Tripadvisor
fun afternoon on the island
The guide was very kind and patient with us. Her pronunciation was very simple and we didn't have any problems. Helped us shop in the best stores
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour
We had such a great experience on our tour with Viator of Galungyu Island. The communication up front was fast and clear, and our tour guide - Cathy - was amazing. She navigated the city and transportation so well and was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we could possibly hope to learn. She took us exactly where we wanted to go and gave great recommendations for a tea tasting and ice cream stop as well. We had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone to have Cathy as a tour guide!
via Viator
Amazing excursion
Evelyn was punctual to pick me up. She was very knowledgeable about Xiamen and Gulang Yu Island. Had a great time walking around the island, taking scenic photos, shopping, going to the piano museum and the gardens. She was flexible and catered to the things I was interested in.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $135 to $231
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xiamen.
How much does Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden cost?
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Prices start at $135 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 Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Xiamen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden?
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Around 5 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden 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, Mount Wuyi 3-Day Retreat by Bullet Train from Xiamen. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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