Xiamen Layover Tour: Gulangyu Island, Shuzhuang Garden and Piano Museum Exploration
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4 Ratings
Xia Men Shi
Maximize your layover in Xiamen with a VISA-free private tour. Explore Gulangyu Island, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Piano Museum. Learn about the city's history and have fun exploring its charming alleys.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dongdu Wharf - You will be picked up at the airport by your guide and take a private non smoking vehicle to the ferry boat terminal.
  • Gulangyu Island - You will get on board the ferry boat to the famous Gulangyu Island. You will have 20 minutes to enjoy the fabulous Xiamen city view on the boat.
  • Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden - You will now explore Gulangyu Island-the “garden on the sea”. 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”. You will climb onto the highest peak on Gulangyu-the Sunlight Rock, admire the bird eye view of this tranquil island. 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.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Round-trip deluxe ferry tickets included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

An exclusive VISA-exempt day excursion tailored for guests with a 5 to 12-hour stopover in Xiamen. This tour enables you to fully utilize your time by: 1) Visiting the most iconic and recommended sites in Xiamen. 2) Acquiring insights into the contemporary history of Xiamen and China with the assistance of an enthusiastic and well-informed guide. 3) Experiencing the excitement of navigating the network of narrow passages.

Location
Dongdu Wharf
东渡路
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nat_curtis8
Feb 2, 2024
Best way to spend a layover - I had the absolute best time on this tour! Cathy was my guide and she was wonderful. She was so nice, fun, and knew everything about the island. I am so glad she was my guide! They picked and dropped me off directly from the airport which made everything easy. We toured the island, gardens, museum, and had the best day. This was the best way I could have spent my layover! I recommend this to anyone with a layover in Xiamen!
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Jet808707
Sep 21, 2023
Gulangyu Island Half Day Tour - Our tour guide Adam is a professional tour guide who is very knowledgeable and has an in-depth understanding of the local customs, history and culture. Under his leadership, we had a deeper understanding of the small island of Gulangyu. Adam also took us out for lunch which was amazing. Overall, this trip is a great experience. If you have the opportunity to go to Gulangyu Island to find Adam, it will definitely be worth the price of admission. 👍
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Lulu_r
Jun 28, 2020
Worth the Money, Time , and Effort - This layover tour was a very positive experience for me and highly recommended. It was my first time in China and I felt safe traveling alone at way pass 70 years old. Safety should be foremost for every traveler at any age. The tour operator took care of even minute details to make the tour very comfortable, personalize , and flexible. The car provided looks new with a personable and courteous driver. Water and fruits were provided for snacks. My flight arrived 2 hours later than the schedule tour so lunch was scrapped. But Instead I was given several boxes of pastries from the famous bakery in the island for me to take home and to give away as gifts. Its a good thing. The tour guide , Adam from Tulou Travel , speaks fluent English and very knowledgeable about Gulangyu Island and other interesting places to visit in Xiamen. He was enthusiastic about his job and gives a lot of insights about future travel in Xiamen. Gulangyu Islands is very historical and picturesque. Architecture is so diverse some places reminds me of Europe. There's a lot of walking to do and lots of places can only be reach by climbing up several flights of stairs. Trolleys are available though to those who are not inclined to walk. It's an experience worth taking .
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