Xiamen Island and Coastal Tour by Car

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Xiamen Island and Coastal Tour by Car

By 重庆市新干线国际旅行社有限公司

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Features

Free cancellation available
15h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Xiamen, a coastal gem blending mountain-sea charm, culture and romance, has two one-day tours. Choose one to immerse in its allure.

For culture and tranquility, start at Xiamen Mountain-Sea Health Trail, winding through mountains, sea and greenery. Take a 20-minute ferry to Gulangyu Island, with shimmering seas and salty winds. Snap photos at “The Most Beautiful Corner”, then visit the International Architecture Gallery. Opt for Huang Garden’s qipao tea or Haitang Mansion’s puppet show. Wander Yuyuan, Shuzhuang Garden, climb Riguang Mountain for views, and finish at Gangzaihou Beach.

For nature and coastal fun, start at Xiamen Botanical Garden. Explore Rainforest World (mist, birdsong) and Succulent Area with exotic flora. Choose South Putuo Temple (peace, relics) or Zhonggu Cableway for mountain-sea vistas. Afternoon: sail at Wuyuan Bay—ride waves, feel winds, spot Kinmen. End with a stroll on Island Ring Road(Huandao Road) or Zhongshan Road, savouring local snacks and retro vibes.

Activity location

Mountains To Sea Trail Xiamen
- Sophie Aspin Send, Dongdu Rd, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Xiamen, Fujian, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mountains To Sea Trail Xiamen
- Sophie Aspin Send, Dongdu Rd, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Xiamen, Fujian, China

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Route A Gulangyu Island Tour

15h
English

Options: Qipao dress-up and afternoon tea experience at Huangjia Garden and Puppet show at Hi Heaven Mansion
English Speaking Tour Guide
Duration: 1 day
Route A: Gulangyu+ Most Beautiful Corner+ Int Architecture Gallery+Shuzhuang Garden+ Yuyuan+ Riguang Mountain+ Gangzaihou Beach
Private Car and Ferry
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

£232.82 x 1 Adult£232.82

Total

Route B Xiamen City Tour

15h
English

English Speaking Tour Guide
Duration: 1 day
Route B: Xiamen Botanical Garden+ South Putuo Temple/Zhonggu Cableway+ Sailing tour on Wuyuan Bay+Huandao Road/Zhongshan Road tour
Private Car
Options: Choose one of the two following attractions for your visit
South Putuo Temple or Zhonggu Cableway
Huandao or Zhongshan Road
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

£300.85 x 1 Adult£300.85

Total

What's included, what's not

Round-Trip Ferry Fee for Gulangyu Island if choose Route A
Entrance fee of Xiamen Botanical Garden, Zhonggu Cableway(if choose) and Sailing Boat on Wuyuan Bay if choose Route B
English Speaking Tour Guide
Private Car
Entrance Ticket of Shuzhuang Garden and Riguang Mountain if choose Route A
Meals
Qipao dress-up and afternoon tea experience at Huangjia Garden(optional) if choose Route A
Puppet show at Hi Heaven Historic Mansion(optional) if choose Route A

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers under 1 year old
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Mountains To Sea Trail Xiamen

Xiamen Mountain to Sea Health Trail is a poetic corridor connecting mountain and sea greenery with the urban skyline. Built along the texture of mountains and sea, the warm trail underfoot complements the swaying vegetation beside you. Fresh air mixed with the fragrance of plants greets you, allowing you to feel Xiamen's unique leisure and comfort with every step, and fully relax your body and mind in a slow rhythm.

Gulangyu Island

1h
Admission ticket included

Gulangyu Island, known as the "Garden on the Sea", is Xiamen's most charming business card. The clear blue sea shimmers, and the sea breeze carries a salty touch. Red-brick ancient houses set off towering banyan trees beautifully. Wandering here, time seems to become gentle, and every corner hides fascinating island stories.

最美转角

The "Most Beautiful Corner" (最美转角) of Gulangyu Island is a perfect place for countless people to capture memorable moments. The bluestone road turns gently here, and the red-brick wall is covered with green vines. Sunlight casts dappled shadows, and every detail is soaked in the romance and poetry of the island. Every photo taken here is a stunning picture with a unique atmosphere.

万国建筑博览

The International Architecture Gallery(万国建筑博览) on Gulangyu Island is an artistic palace of the collision between Chinese and Western cultures. The elegance of Gulangyu Concert Hall, the solemnity of Union Church and the grandeur of Gulangyu Catholic Church are scattered. Every brick and tile is engraved with the marks of a century of history. Wandering here, you feel like travelling through time, immersing yourself in a visual feast of architecture and history.

31 Huang Yan Lu

the Huangjia Garden located in 31 Huangyan Road on Gulangyu island is the top-tier century-old Nanyang villa among the ten major villas on Gulangyu Island, is the ultimate embodiment of the Republic of China style. With an elegant courtyard and retro furnishings, gentle qipao complements melodious music, and exquisite pastries are fragrant. Here, you can wander around the courtyard, take a set of atmospheric Republic of China-style photos, and experience the unique charm of a century of Nanyang culture.

Hi Heaven

30m
Admission ticket not included

Hi Heaven Historic Mansion, this classic Sino-Western building, is a vivid carrier of southern Fujian's traditional culture. Here, you can watch the intangible cultural heritage bag puppet show, admire the puppeteers' flexible manipulation that brings puppets to life in classic plays, and feel the vividness and depth of southern Fujian's traditional culture in the melodious singing and dynamic performances.

Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden is a quiet place to pay tribute to Dr. Lin Qiaozhi, known as the "Mother of Ten Thousand Babies". The garden is lush and quiet. The white marble statue and memorial hall silently tell the storey of Dr. Lin Qiaozhi's benevolence as a doctor. Wandering here, among the green trees and singing birds, you can feel the great love and the respect and warmth of life.

Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden

1h
Admission ticket included

Shuzhuang Garden is a poetic space that cleverly integrates the beauty of mountains and sea with garden charm. Built along the sea, the garden features scattered pavilions and terraces, and winding paths. It skilfully borrows the sea view into the garden, fully showing the elegant charm of the blend of ancient and modern. Wandering here, you feel like being in a flowing landscape painting, making you relaxed and happy.

Riguang Mountain

30m
Admission ticket included

Riguang Rock (Riguang Mountain), the highest point of Gulangyu Island, is a perfect place to overlook the entire island. Climb to the top of Riguang Rock to enjoy a 360° unobstructed view of the stunning picture composed of red-brick ancient houses, lush trees and the blue coast. You can also explore the origin of its name change from "Huangyan" to "Riguang Rock", and experience the dual gifts of nature and culture in the magnificent scenery and profound culture.

港仔后沙滩

Gangzaihou Beach（港仔后沙滩） is a perfect place to enjoy the leisurely island time on Gulangyu Island. The delicate sand is warmed by the sun, the waves gently lap the shore, and the cool sea water underfoot brings comfort. Here, you can wade in the water and walk on the sand, feel the tenderness of the sea in laughter, and conclude the island trip perfectly.

Xiamen Botanical Garden

2h
Admission ticket included

Xiamen Botanical Garden is an in-depth date with nature. It collects exotic flowers and plants from all over the world. The mist and light of Rainforest World complement the tropical charm of the Succulent Plant Area. Wandering here, among the lush greenery and blooming flowers, you can feel the healing and magic of nature, and start a dreamy natural journey.

South Putuo Temple

South Putuo Temple, a millennium-old temple, is a quiet place to calm your mind. Red halls contrast beautifully with towering ancient trees. Lingering Buddhist chants and faint incense interweave. Here, you can take your time to admire the exquisite Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue, read the cultural heritage in the inscriptions by literati of past dynasties, and experience the profoundness of Buddhist culture in the melodious Buddhist chants and peaceful atmosphere.

Xiamen Zhonggu Cableway

40m
Admission ticket included

Zhonggu Cableway is a perfect viewing angle to overlook the magnificent mountains and sea of Xiamen. In the slowly ascending cable car, the lush greenery of Xiamen Botanical Garden, the quiet scenery of Huxi Rock and scattered urban buildings come into view. The breeze brushing your face brings extreme comfort, allowing you to take in all the magnificent mountain and sea scenery of Xiamen, and feel the unique charm of the integration of nature and the city.

Wuyuan Bay Sailing Harbor

30m
Admission ticket included

Wuyuan Bay, this blue coast, is the perfect spot for sailing. With an open water area and pleasant sea breeze, take a professional sailboat to ride the waves, galloping forward against the salty sea breeze, watching the waves splash beside the boat, and overlooking the gradually clear outline of Kinmen Island. Let freedom and passion surround you, immersing yourself in the grandeur and romance of the sea.

Kulangsu Huandao Road

The Island Ring Road Coastal Trail(Huandao Road) is Xiamen's most healing coastal landscape. Coconut trees sway gently, the sea breeze blows, and the sound of waves mixes with laughter. The afterglow of the setting sun gilds the trail, and the beach, coconut groves and sculptures form a healing picture. Strolling here, you can feel the tenderness of the sea and the vitality of the city, concluding the in-depth one-day tour perfectly.

Zhongshan Road Walking Street

Zhongshan Road Walking Street is a vivid epitome of the vitality of Xiamen's old streets. Nanyang-style arcades are row upon row, with retro carvings contrasting with neon lights. Here, you can wander among the arcades to explore the old street's vitality, taste authentic southern Fujian snacks, explore the unique charm of retro shops, and feel Xiamen's urban atmosphere and cultural heritage in the vitality of the old street and the prosperity of commerce.

Location

Activity location

Mountains To Sea Trail Xiamen
- Sophie Aspin Send, Dongdu Rd, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Xiamen, Fujian, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mountains To Sea Trail Xiamen
- Sophie Aspin Send, Dongdu Rd, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Xiamen, Fujian, China

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