Xiamen Classic All-Inclusive Day Tour | Gulangyu Island + Sea Tour of Kinmen + Nanputuo Temple, Door-to-Door Pickup and Drop-off within the Island
- Pure sightseeing with no hidden fees🚫: High-quality pure sightseeing itinerary, 0 shopping, 0 extra fees, no hidden charges, focus on sightseeing throughout, enjoy the fun of travel.
- Super convenient pick-up and drop-off service🚌: Pick-up service from hotels in Siming District and Huli District of Xiamen, no need to rush to the meeting point yourself, saving you effort and worry, making your travel more relaxed.
- Don't miss the classics 🏯: Selected core attractions, including the ancient Nanputuo Temple, Gulangyu Island (a garden on the sea), the international architectural complex, and Kinmen Island by sea, allowing you to check off Xiamen's classic landmarks in one trip.
- Thoughtful Gift🎁: Complimentary wireless headset for Gulangyu Island, allowing you to clearly hear the tour guide's explanations and gain a deeper understanding of the island's culture and stories.
- Details guaranteed✅: Includes 1 main meal, first entrance ticket to attractions, round-trip boat tickets, professional local Chinese-speaking tour guide, one seat per person in an air-conditioned tour bus, enjoy your trip with peace of mind.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Hotel transfer |
| Departure Time | Standard Departure (8-9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 6 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | City walking tour, Temples & shrines, Historic site tour, Islands tour |
| Transport | Charter car, Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
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📅 Itinerary Type: Day Trip (Group tour for individual travelers, service standards remain the same, and you can share a vehicle with guests from other travel agencies)
📍 Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up service available in Siming and Huli districts of Xiamen; passengers from outside the island, near the airport, or near train stations need to make their own way to the designated meeting point (please contact customer service for details).
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for: Family trips, groups of friends, solo travelers, and middle-aged and elderly tourists. No age limit (children must be accompanied by a parent).
Included in the fee
- 🚌 Transportation: Air-conditioned tour bus, ensuring one seat per person for comfortable travel.
- 🚗 Pick-up and drop-off service: Hotel pick-up and drop-off service within Xiamen Island (Siming/Huli District). After the trip, you will be dropped off at the hotel according to the principle of "pick-up and drop-off".
- 🍚 Meals: Includes 1 main meal, with a meal standard of 20 yuan per person. Ten people per table. If there are fewer than 10 people, the amount of food will be reduced accordingly (no refund for those who do not eat).
- 🎫 Tickets: First entrance tickets to the attractions included in the itinerary, including round-trip ferry tickets to Gulangyu Island and ferry tickets for the Kinmen Island cruise.
- 🛡️ Insurance: Includes travel agency liability insurance with a coverage of RMB 600,000 per person to ensure travel safety.
- 👩🏫 Tour Guide Service: A local Chinese-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the trip, except during free time, and will provide professional explanations of the attractions and cultural aspects.
- 👶 Child Price: The child price includes vehicle and tour guide fees, and half-board meals; entrance fees are not included, and any other expenses incurred must be borne by the traveler.
- 🎁 Complimentary: One wireless headset per person for listening to the tour guide's explanations on Gulangyu Island.
The fee does not include
- 🌪️ Additional costs incurred due to force majeure: such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, machinery failures and other force majeure events.
- 💸 Personal expenses: Shopping and entertainment activities not included in the itinerary, and other items not mentioned in "Inclusions".
- 👶🎫 Children's tickets: Children's tickets do not include attraction tickets and must be purchased at the entrance of the scenic area according to their height.
- Other: Taxi fares incurred due to passengers' mobile phones being switched off, unable to be reached, or not arriving at the agreed time; personal travel accident insurance is not included (which can be purchased separately).
Itinerary planning (precise time slots, clear and controllable)
⏰ 7:30-8:00 🚌 Door-to-door pick-up and departure: Pick-up service from various hotels in Siming/Huli District, Xiamen, to begin today's journey.
⏰ 8:00-10:00 🏯 Visit Nanputuo Temple + Xiamen University Exterior: Visit the ancient temple [Nanputuo Temple], and experience the Zen spirit and architectural beauty of the ancient temple; then visit [Xiamen University Exterior] and appreciate the charm of the academies.
⏰ 10:00-11:30 🚢 Sea Tour of Kinmen, Enjoy the Scenery on Both Sides of the Strait: Take the 【Kinmen-Xiamen Cruise】 to get up close to the Kinmen-Xiamen border, appreciate the unique scenery on both sides of the strait, and feel the close connection between the two sides of the strait.
⏰ 11:30-12:00 🚢 Take a boat to Gulangyu Island: Take a boat to Gulangyu Island, which is known as the "Garden on the Sea". Enjoy the sea view along the way and look forward to the unique scenery of the island.
⏰ 12:00-13:00 🍚 Enjoy lunch: Around 12:00, enjoy a group meal featuring Minnan specialties (meal standard is 20 yuan per person, 10 people per table, if there are not enough people, the amount of food will be reduced accordingly, no refund for those who do not eat).
⏰ 13:00-14:30 🏰 Visit the World Architecture Exhibition: Explore the unique architectural styles of Gulangyu Island, the 【World Architecture Exhibition】, appreciate the charm of the fusion of Chinese and Western architecture, and listen to the stories of each building.
⏰ 14:30-15:00 ☕ Visit the Lijiazhuang Old Villa and enjoy afternoon tea: Next, visit a European-style red brick building - [Lijiazhuang Old Villa], enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea on Gulangyu Island, and experience the island's relaxed atmosphere.
⏰ 15:00-16:30 🏡 Visit Yu Garden + Free time to explore Gulangyu Island: Afterwards, visit Yu Garden, the memorial garden of Lin Qiaozhi, a famous obstetrician and gynecologist known as the "Mother of Ten Thousand Babies"; head to Longtou Road commercial street to sample various popular local snacks, and enjoy free time to explore Gulangyu Island (swimming in the sea is prohibited, and violators will be held responsible for the consequences).
⏰ After 16:30 🚌 The tour ends and you will be taken back to your hotel: After the tour ends, we will arrange for you to get off the island and take you back to your hotel by car (following the principle of pick-up and drop-off at the same location).
Purchase Notice
Registration method: Click the link to place an order → Submit personal information → Complete payment → Customer service will contact you → Arrange travel details → Driver and guide will contact you before the trip for confirmation.
Travel Notice: The night before your trip, between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, staff will call to arrange the pick-up time, location, and vehicle number. On the day of your trip, pick-up time is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please check your phone or text message. If you do not receive any information, please contact your travel concierge promptly.
Special reminders: Please bring a valid ID card (children should bring their household registration book or birth certificate; those over 16 years old who have not obtained an ID card need to bring a certificate from the local police station); shopping within the scenic area is the activity of the scenic area and has nothing to do with the travel agency. Please consume rationally and ask for an invoice; do not swim in the sea during beach activities, and those with special physical conditions should be wary of seafood allergies.
Itinerary Adjustment: The order of visits may be adjusted according to actual road conditions, weather, and other factors, without reducing the number of attractions; the times marked in the itinerary are for reference only, and the tour may be delayed due to traffic congestion during peak season. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FAQ
Gulangyu Island is a key highlight of the Xiamen day tour. While the full tour covers multiple attractions, sufficient time is allocated for visitors to leisurely explore Gulangyu's charming streets, colonial architecture, and natural beauty. It’s designed to allow a comprehensive experience of its main features without feeling rushed, letting you enjoy its status as a 'Garden on the Sea'.
On Gulangyu Island, visitors can immerse themselves in its unique blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, often referred to as a 'World Architectural Expo.' Key activities include strolling through its car-free lanes, discovering historical villas, enjoying scenic viewpoints, and experiencing its artistic atmosphere. The tour provides wireless headsets to enhance your understanding of the island's rich cultural stories as you explore.
Yes, accessing Gulangyu Island typically requires a ferry ticket. For a hassle-free experience, the Xiamen day tour includes the round-trip ferry tickets, as well as the first entrance tickets to the main attractions on the island. This ensures you can enjoy the island's charm without needing to arrange individual admissions upon arrival.
The Sea Tour Kinmen provides a unique perspective of the coastal areas, allowing you to appreciate the scenic landscapes of both Xiamen and Kinmen from the sea. This experience offers a close-up view of the natural beauty and the distinctive geographical features where the two regions meet, making it a memorable part of the day tour.
Nanputuo Temple, a significant thousand-year-old Buddhist temple, offers visitors a chance to explore its grand halls, intricate architecture, and serene gardens. It's a key cultural highlight where you can experience traditional Buddhist practices and admire the detailed craftsmanship. The temple's tranquil environment also provides a peaceful retreat for reflection.
For maximum convenience, the tour provides door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off services within Xiamen's Siming and Huli districts. Throughout the day, you will travel between attractions like Gulangyu Island (via ferry) and Nanputuo Temple in a comfortable, air-conditioned tourist vehicle with an assigned seat, ensuring a relaxed and stress-free journey.
To enrich your visit to Gulangyu Island, the tour includes complimentary wireless headsets. These allow you to clearly hear the professional local Chinese guide's commentary, providing in-depth insights into the island's history, architecture, and cultural stories as you explore, ensuring a more engaging and informative experience.
For convenience and to ensure a seamless experience, it is highly recommended to book the entire tour package, which includes all necessary tickets for Gulangyu Island (ferry and main attractions) and the Sea Tour Kinmen. You can easily purchase such comprehensive packages through KKday, which streamlines the booking process and ensures all admissions are pre-arranged, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without any ticketing hassles.
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