5-Day Xiamen & Dongshan Island Private Tour

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