Private Xiamen Day tour: Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple and Hulishan Fortress

Itinerary
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Stop At: Nanputuo Temple, No.515 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361005 China

Your professional private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Xiamen, and head up to Nanputuo Temple(South Putuo Temple). Nanputuo Temple located at the foot of Wulaofeng Mountain, is the most famous Buddhist temple in town. Originally built during the Tang dynasty, the temple was destroyed during the Ming dynasty and reconstructed during the Qing. If you wish, you can walk to the top of the mountain for a view of Xiamen and its surrounding countryside. 

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hulishan Cannon Fort, China, Fujian, Xiamen Shi, Siming Qu, Huandao S Rd, 曾厝垵路2

Then, continue to visit Hulishan Fortress(Hulishan Cannon Fort) which houses the world's biggest canon for coastal defense.

Built in the year of 1891, the Hulishan Cannon Fort integrated the styles of Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can touch and even stand on those well-preserved ancient military facilities (such as the gates, walls, emplacements, the barracks, the castle, the trenches and fortifications).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen 361002 China

After lunch, transfer to Dongdu ferry terminal, then make the 20 minutes ferry crossing to Gulangyu Island. Don't miss out the opportunity to take some fabulous pictures.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden, South of Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen 361001 China

Once ashore, take a peaceful walk and appreciate various old buildings before visiting Shuzhuang Garden, a beautiful seaside garden and the famous Piano Museum with a collection of 80-fold rare old pianos from all over the world. You can also browse shops and cafes if you wish.

Your tour then ends with return to your hotel for drop-off.

Duration: 3 hours