Daily Tour
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Overview
2–8 pax boutique private tour · 1 booking = 1 private group · 100% no-shopping · 0 self-pay “add-on” shows · 4 nights hotel with breakfasts
Explore Xiamen and East Fujian in 5 days on a fully private tour, combining Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory, Shapowei & Art West District, Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road, Zengcuoan, Jimei School Village and a full day to Dongshan Island with Fishbone Sandbar, Nanmen Bay and Sufeng Mountain, plus an included Minnan culture night show.
🏙 Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory (Yunshang Xiamen) – 300 m-high 360° glass sky deck overlooking Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple and the coastline.
🌊 Gulangyu Island – “Sea Garden City” – 3.5 hours to wander among colonial mansions, consulates, churches, beaches and narrow lanes with cafés and snacks.
🎨 Shapowei & Art West District – Old fishing harbor transformed into an artsy neighborhood with murals, galleries, cafés and “Old Xiamen” food street.
🛕 Nanputuo Temple, Huandao Road & Zengcuoan Village – Classic South Fujian temple, colored coastal cycling road and a creative fishing village full of street food.
🏝 Dongshan Island, Fishbone Sandbar, Nanmen Bay & Sufeng Mountain – A scenic offshore island with a sandbar that appears at low tide, film-set bay, sea-view roads and hilltop viewpoints.
🎭 Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” or Lingling International Circus – One included night show with folk stories, dance and acrobatics or a global circus performance.
🚘 True private experience – Dedicated 5–9-seat vehicle (7–8 pax upgrade to 19-seat coach), 24-hour airport/station pickup & drop-off, no forced shopping and no pre-sold “add-on” shows.
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Transport & Service
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all touring days:
5-seat car for up to 4 guests; 7-seat MPV for up to 6 guests; 9-seat van for up to 8 guests;
7–8 pax may be upgraded to a 19-seat coach for extra comfort.
24-hour private airport/railway pickup and drop-off in Xiamen (one arrival + one departure).
Chinese-speaking driver (driver-guide) providing on-route service and basic local tips.
Accommodation (4 Nights)
4 nights in Xiamen city 4–5★ hotels (business 4-diamond, deluxe 5-diamond or 5-star such as Pullman, Nikko or similar-standard hotels, subject to availability).
Daily hotel buffet breakfast (usually 2 breakfasts per room; extra breakfasts may require a supplement).
Entrance Tickets (First Gate)
Round-trip ferry to Gulangyu Island.
Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory.
Fishbone Sandbar boat trip on Dongshan Island.
Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” entrance ticket (or Lingling International Circus “Global Wonderland” as alternative).
Extras
Bottled water on touring days.
Gulangyu afternoon tea and local snacks at a selected island shop, including a stamp booklet.
Insurance
Local travel agency liability insurance.
International / domestic flights or trains to / from Xiamen.
All lunches and dinners (the driver can recommend popular local restaurants; sample menus are provided for reference only).
Personal expenses: drinks, extra snacks, laundry, room service, mini-bar, etc.
Optional tips for the driver or driver-guide.
Optional experiences not listed as included (e.g. Lujian night cruise on Day 1).
Personal travel insurance.
Single-room supplement for solo travelers or those requiring a private room.
This is a no-shopping private tour. Any snack streets or souvenir shops inside scenic areas (e.g. Gulangyu commercial street, Dongshan Island restaurants) are not arranged shopping stops; purchases there are entirely your own decision.
| Day | Summary | Meals (B/L/D) | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Xiamen arrival · 24-hour private pickup · hotel check-in · city at leisure | — / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D2 | Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory · Shapowei & Art West District · Star Coast · Gulangyu Island | B / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D3 | Nanputuo Temple · Huandao Road · Zengcuoan Village · Jimei School Village · Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” / Circus | B / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D4 | Dongshan Island · Fishbone Sandbar boat ride · Nanmen Bay · Sufeng Mountain coastal road | B / — / — | Xiamen 4–5★ |
| D5 | Xiamen hotel check-out · 24-hour private drop-off to airport/railway station | B / — / — | — |
Welcome to Xiamen, “garden city by the sea”.
Essentials —
Arrive at Xiamen airport or railway station, meet your private driver with a name sign and transfer to your city hotel. We pre-book your room; you only need to show passports/IDs to check in. If rooms are not ready before 14:00, you can store luggage at the front desk and start exploring nearby.
Suggested free-time ideas (own expense)
Stroll along Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, lined with Nanyang-style arcade buildings and busy snack shops.
Sample classic Xiamen snacks like sha-cha noodles, five-spice rolls, ginger duck, peanut soup, meat zongzi, taro paste and “土笋冻” jelly.
Join the optional Lujian night cruise to see Xiamen’s waterfront skyline lit up at night.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private pickup ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = — / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Sky deck views, art harbor stroll and “sea garden” island.
Essentials —
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then start your first full day in Xiamen. Visit Star Coast, ride up to Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory, explore Art West District & Shapowei, then take the ferry to Gulangyu Island for 3.5 hours of flexible island time.
Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Star Coast
Xiamen’s “new landmark” themed around China’s film awards.
Walk through the star corridor, see celebrity handprints and take photos with the sea as a backdrop near Yanwu Bridge.
⏱ ~30–40 min ｜ 🎟 Free seafront ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Cloud-Top Xiamen Observatory (Yunshang Xiamen)
Sky deck at about 300 m with a 1,300 m² 360° glass viewing platform.
On clear days, you can overlook Gulangyu Island, the old and new districts, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple and Huandao Road.
Great for panoramic and skyline photos.
⏱ ~60+ min ｜ 🎟 Included: observatory ticket ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Art West District & Shapowei Harbor
Once an old fishing harbor, now a trendy art and café area.
Follow the wooden boardwalk, enjoy juice or coffee by the window and watch the sunset over the harbor.
Continue to “Old Xiamen Food Street”, where famous snacks like 芋包嫂 attract long lines.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free stroll ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Gulangyu Island
Take a ferry (about 20 minutes) to Gulangyu, known as a “Sea Garden” and “Piano Island”.
About 3.5 hours to wander through colonial villas, consulates, churches and narrow streets.
Walk along the “World Architecture Expo Line” past former British and Japanese consulates, Catholic church, Union Church, Hai Tian Tang Gou (exterior), Huang Rongyuan Hall (exterior) and Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Garden, learning about Xiamen’s overseas Chinese history.
Check in at Instagram-famous spots such as “Most Beautiful Corner”, the “boat house” and other small photo locations.
Afternoon tea & free time on Gulangyu
Enjoy local-style fruit tea and snacks at Nangang Fish Shop or similar, and receive a Gulangyu stamp booklet to collect stamps on the island.
After tea, you get about 40 minutes of free time along Longtou Road or Hougangzai Beach, for beach walks, photos or extra snacks.
⏱ ~3.5 h on island ｜ 🎟 Included: ferry + scenic walk + afternoon tea ｜ 🚤 Public ferry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Shops and snack bars along Gulangyu’s streets are independent businesses and not arranged shopping stops. You can browse or skip them freely.
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Temple visits, coastal roads, creative village and Minnan culture night.
Essentials —
Today is about culture and coastline. Visit Nanputuo Temple, pause for an outside view of Xiamen University, walk or drive along Huandao Road, explore Zengcuoan Village, tour Jimei School Village, then end with either Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” or Lingling International Circus “Global Wonderland”.
Nanputuo Temple
First built in the Tang dynasty, one of South Fujian’s most famous Buddhist temples.
See Tianwang Hall, Mahavira Hall, Avalokitesvara Hall and other buildings, with statues of Maitreya, Shakyamuni and Avalokitesvara.
Experience incense, chanting and temple architecture with carved beams and painted rafters.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free entry (donations optional) ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Xiamen University (exterior)
Short stop at the gate area or nearby viewpoint for quick photo opportunities.
Known as “China’s most beautiful campus” for its combination of sea, mountains and traditional Minnan-style buildings.
⏱ ~10–15 min ｜ 🎟 Outside viewing ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Huandao Road (Ring Road)
Xiamen’s famous seaside road and cycling route.
Walk along the colored cycling path, sandy beaches and palm-lined sidewalks to feel the island’s sea breeze.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Zengcuoan Village
Former fishing village now turned into a creative & snack-filled neighborhood, often called a “Minnan original eco village”.
Explore narrow lanes filled with street art and snack shops serving fish balls, sha-cha noodles, thick toast, herbal desserts and more.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Jimei School Village
Educational area founded by famous overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee.
See Gu Lai Tang, Tan Kah Kee’s former residence (exterior) and the Longzhou Pool, known for dragon boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival.
⏱ ≥40 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Old Courtyard Scenic Area & “Minnan Legend Show” / Lingling Circus
Old Courtyard Scenic Area (4A) preserves Minnan traditional houses, red brick walls and old lane layouts, showing local architecture and lifestyle.
Watch the “Minnan Legend Show”, a 360° indoor performance mixing folk tales, dances, folk arts and multi-media, bringing Minnan culture to life.
If arranged instead, Lingling International Circus – Global Wonderland features horse stunts, “wheel of death”, aerial acts and international gold-award programs with modern lights and sound.
⏱ ~1.5–2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: show ticket ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Hidden sandbar, film-set bay and sea-view mountain road.
Essentials —
Leave Xiamen city for Dongshan Island in Zhangzhou, known for clean beaches and sea views. Visit Fishbone Sandbar, Nanmen Bay and Sufeng Mountain coastal road, then return to Xiamen in the evening.
Drive to Dongshan Island
About 184 km, approx 2.5 hours each way via highway.
Short rest stops at service areas to stretch and use facilities.
⏱ ~2.5 h one-way ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Fishbone Sandbar (Yuguzhousha)
Take a boat to a hidden sandbar in the sea, famous for its fishbone-like shape at low tide.
Walk on the fine sand, pick shells, take photos, paddle in shallow water and watch seabirds fly overhead.
The visiting order for Fishbone Sandbar may be adjusted based on daily tide times.
⏱ ~1.5–2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: boat & access ｜ 🚤 Boat transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Nanmen Bay (South Gate Bay)
Gained fame as a filming location for the movie “The Left Ear”.
Rent an electric bicycle (optional) and ride along the bay with colorful houses, clear water and playful crowds, stopping wherever you like for photos.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚲 E-bike optional ｜ 🚶 Easy
Sufeng Mountain Coastal Road
A coastal mountain road looping around Dongshan Island, with multiple viewing points.
From hilltop viewpoints, enjoy panoramic vistas over the East China Sea, islands and beaches, echoing the feeling of ancient poems like “viewing the sea from cliffs”.
Great place to bring children for a first “mountain & sea” experience.
⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚘 Private transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate
Meals / Stay — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Xiamen 4–5★ hotel
Local seafood restaurants such as Fuxi Seafood Restaurant at Jinluan Bay are recommended for lunch (at your own expense).
Farewell to Xiamen.
Essentials —
After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight/train schedule. Then your driver will pick you up at the confirmed time and transfer you to Xiamen airport or railway station for departure.
⏱ 30–60 min transfer ｜ 🎟 Included: 1× private drop-off ｜ 🚘 Private car/van ｜ 🚶 Easy
Hotel check-out is usually before 12:00 noon. For early flights, you may request a packed breakfast; for late flights, you can store luggage at the front desk and continue exploring until pickup time.
Meals / End — B / L / D = ✔ / — / — ｜ Tour ends
We work with these or similar hotels to ensure a stylish and comfortable stay every time.
Please select your preferred pickup location:
Pickup service is included for all guests. Our driver or guide will be waiting at your chosen location with a name sign for easy recognition.
Hotel Deposits & Check-in – Most hotels require a refundable deposit of around ¥200–800 per room at check-in, returned at check-out if no damage or extras. Check-in after 14:00, check-out before 12:00.
Room Types – For 3 travelers, hotels may arrange an extra bed or family room where available; otherwise, single-room supplement applies.
Children – Child price (2–12 years) typically includes vehicle seat only; no bed, no tickets and no breakfast unless specified. Tickets and meals are based on height and hotel/scenic policies.
Documents – Chinese minors under 16 must use ID cards or household registers; infants use birth certificates/household registers. Foreign travelers should carry valid passports and visas.
Tour Order – To avoid congestion or manage weather, the order of visits may be adjusted while keeping the main scenic spots.
Weather & Clothing – Xiamen and Dongshan have subtropical marine climates: hot, humid summers and mild winters. From May–June is rainy/monsoon season; July–September is typhoon season. Bring sun protection, light clothes, umbrella/raincoat and non-slip shoes.
Seafood & Health – Xiamen is famous for seafood; avoid over-eating and avoid mixing large amounts of seafood with beer and cold watermelon to prevent stomach issues.
You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 214248P141
This is a private tour. One booking = one private vehicle and driver. You do not share the vehicle with other travelers.
No. The itinerary does not include arranged shopping stops. Shops or stalls inside scenic areas, service areas or snack streets (e.g. Gulangyu Longtou Road, Dongshan seafood restaurants) are not part of the itinerary; shopping there is your personal choice.
Yes. Your tour includes one night show: Old Courtyard “Minnan Legend Show” or Lingling International Circus “Global Wonderland”, arranged based on availability and schedule.
Yes. Walking distances are moderate. However, Gulangyu has some slopes and steps; Fishbone Sandbar involves boat rides and walking on sand; Sufeng Mountain has some inclines. Non-slip shoes are recommended for all guests.
Yes. All lunches and dinners are self-paid. We provide recommended restaurants (seafood, Minnan cuisine, buffets) for reference, but you can decide where to eat according to your taste and budget.
Fishbone Sandbar visits depend on tide times and weather. The daily order of Dongshan sites may be adjusted. In case of typhoon or severe weather, outdoor activities may be shortened or changed, and any refunds follow scenic-area policies.
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