One Day Private Walking Tour of Xiamen's Gulangyu Island
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One Day Private Walking Tour of Xiamen's Gulangyu Island
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One Day Private Walking Tour of Xiamen's Gulangyu Island

1 day
Private
Full Day
By walk
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About this activity
Meet your private guide in the lobby of your downtown Xiamen hotel at 9am and transfer to catch the approximately five-minute ferry ride to Gulangyu (Gulang Island) where you will explore for half a day. The island covers an area of 0.44 acre (1.78 square kilometers) and stands opposite of Xiamen City across the straight called Egret River that offers beautiful panoramic views on both sides. Gulangyu became a foreign enclave in 1842 following the Treaty of Nanking. As a result, much of the architecture around the island is Victorian-style. In addition, the island is fully pedestrianized and easy to get around that allows visitors to fully enjoy many of its tranquil scenic spots such as Haitian Tanggou. There is also a hidden gem on this island, the only piano museum in China. Due to its unique history, Gulangyu garnered many nicknames including "Garden on the Sea," "Architecture Exhibition of Ten Thousand Nations," "Hometown of Music," and even the "Island of Piano." Later, you will enjoy a puppet show and listen to a special local Nanyin style music.

Lunch is left for your own arrangement but your guide will help you select local flavor and explain what they are. After lunch break, you will visit Hulishan Fortress which was built in 1891 and still preserves the architecture styles of Ming and Qing Dynasties. There is a German-made Krupp Cannon that is one of the most impressive features of the fortress and the largest coastal cannon of its kind in the world with a caliber of 11 inches (280 millimeters) and a length of 46 feet (13.96 meters) long weighing 132,030 pounds (59,888 kilograms). Later, on your way back to Xiamen, you will stop by a local market where you could pick up some souvenirs for your loved ones. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel where this day trip ends.
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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transfer by bus
  • Experienced local English-speaking guide
  • Entry/Admission - Gulangyu Island
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Sport
20%
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