Xiamen is a bustling city that has a relaxing coastal charm with a population of 1.3M. The city was known as Amoy in earlier times when the Ming established a major seaport and commercial centre. Portuguese, British, French and Dutch influenced development from the 16th century. The city was occupied by the Japanese from 1938 until 1945. The neighbouring island of Gulang Yu is an enchanting retreat without a single car on the island and can only be reached by ferry.A 5 minutes boat trip from downtown Xiamen, Gulangyu Island is a must-see place for all visitors to Xiamen! Simply wander around and appreciate the old building at leisure. Then back cycle along the Island Ring Road in the east coast of Xiamen.

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JIMEI SCHOOL VILLAGE

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Day by Day Itinerary

Gulangyu – South Putuo Temple – Hulishan One Day Tour
8:00-8:30 Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Dongdu ferry terminal
9:00-11:30 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.
12:00-12:30 Take the ferry back to Xiamen Island
12:30-13:30 Lunch
14:30-15:30 Visit South Putuo Temple, the most famous Buddhist temple in town.
15:30-16:30 Visit Hulishan Cannon Fort which houses the world's biggest canon for coastal defense followed by a scenic drive on the Island Ring Road along the East Coast of Xiamen.
16:30-18:00 Visit Zhongshan Road Walking Street. Drive back to the hotel after dinner.

Gulangyu One-Day Tour (DOES NOT include some tourist attractions that require additional entrance fees)
8:30 Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Dongdu ferry terminal 
9:30-12:00 See Gulangyu Island
12:00-13:00 Lunch at the Garden Hotel on Gulangyu
13:00-16:00 Continue walking around Gulangyu 
16:30 Take the ferry back to Xiamen Island
17:00 Drive back to the hotel

Gulangyu One-Day Tour (Tour package includes entry to four paid tourist attractions on the island)
8:30 Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the Dongdu ferry terminal 
9:30-12:00 See Gulangyu Island and visit Haoyue Park and Gulangyu Organ Museum
12:00-13:00 Lunch at the Garden Hotel on Gulangyu
13:00-16:00 Visit Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden
16:30 Take the ferry back to Xiamen Island
17:00 Drive back to the hotel

Xiamen Botanical Garden and Jimei School Village One-Day Tour
8:30 Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Xiamen Botanical Garden
9:30-12:00 Visit Xiamen Botanical Garden
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:30 Transfer to Jimei School Village
13:30-16:30 Visit Jimei School Village, including the Turtle Garden, Tan Kah Kee’s Former Residence, and Tan Kah Kee Garden
17:00 Drive back to the hotel

Gulangyu and Jimei School Village One-Day Tour
8:00-8:30 Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Dongdu ferry terminal
9:00-11:30 See Gulangyu Island
12:00-12:30 Take the ferry back to Xiamen Island
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:00 Transfer to Jimei School Village
14:00-16:30 Visit Jimei School Village which includes Turtle Garden, Tan Kah Kee’s Former Residence, and Tan Kah Kee Garden
17:00 Drive back to the hotel

South Putuo Temple and Xiamen Botanical Garden One-Day Tour
9:00 Pick up from the hotel and drive to South Putuo Temple
9:30-12:00 Visit South Putuo Temple, experience Buddhist culture and overlook the old town of Xiamen from the top of the temple.
12:00-13:00 Lunch at a vegetarian restaurant near South Putuo Temple
13:00-16:00 Visit Xiamen Botanical Garden
16:00 Transfer to Zhongshan Road Walking Street
16:30-19:00 Visit Zhongshan Road Walking Street. Drive back to the hotel after dinner.