Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
Afternoon Tour
Private Tour: Great guide, driver with comfortable car, ferry ride, entrance fee to garden are included. Pickup included
Morning Tour
Private Tour : Great guide, driver with comfortable car, ferry ride , entrance fee to garden are included Pickup included
What‘s 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
Food or drinks
Xiamen airport pick up & drop off( can be arranged at surcharge)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hassle-free day tour
782jerryl,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Going 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.
fun afternoon on the island
Ligia cristina P,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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
Fantastic Tour
Laura M,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
Amazing excursion
Silvia W,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evelyn 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.
WOW! So Glad We Chose This Tour!! Fantastic Tour!
Departure369104,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a last minute change of plans and really wanted to visit the beautiful “Piano Island”. Sunny Travel was great - they were prompt in their response and had everything lined up in short order. Our tour guide was Lilly - I can only hope you get her as your guide! She was so considerate and made us feel that we had a new friend! She met us and had a car waiting for us. Lilly was on target with our tour and was very patient as my husband and I needed to rest periodically (just not as young any more). She guided us to some of the most beautiful places of “Piano Island.” It was a trip we will cherish forever - thanks to our wonderful guide Lilly!
Great tour experience
Debbie S,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour experience! Cathy was really helpful and professional and was very informative in explaining the history of the places that we went. Coordination and logistics by Sunny Tours was good too. Highly recommend!
Tour is worth it
gabriele m,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Lily did an amazing job. Everything went very smooth and the food selection was good. The Island is worth visiting
Fun times
Larry S,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our connecting flight got canceled so decided to take a tour. Saya was our guide and she was excellent. Was a little leary since we seem to be the only foreigners in a very crowded destination full of kids. Kids on summer break. But Saya made us comfortable and also fun. Thank you Saya!
Easy way to visit beautiful island
Danielle P,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really great experience, guide was friendly and very educational. Island and garden were beautiful and it was very helpful to have a guide take care of the logistics. One note, the website allows you to select tours starting later in the day but I was encouraged to start the tour in the early afternoon (14.00) as the garden closes at 18.00. Fortunately everything worked out for my visit (we left my hotel at 15.00) and I felt like I had enough time but may not be sufficient for everyone if you start the tour later. Also note that there is a lot of walking on this tour.
Gulangyu Experience!
Traveler32294157174,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very informative and clear. Very extroverted too, likes to engage in conversation. The trip was excellent and good.
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