Meet your private driver at the airport or station, then transfer to your hotel for a restful first day.
Arrival and hotel check-in
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Swiss Grand Xiamen
Swiss Grand Xiamen stands beside the Lujiang waterfront, looking across to Gulangyu and offering convenient access to Zhongshan Road, the ferry terminals, and the old city. It is more than an overnight stop: the harbour traffic by day and lights across the water after dark introduce Xiamen's character as a port city. The itinerary uses Ctrip's five-diamond hotel category; the final hotel, room, and benefits depend on availability and the confirmed agreement.
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Deluxe Gulangyu Sea View Room
The reference room faces the Lujiang waterfront and Gulangyu, with broad windows framing the water, shipping channel, and island skyline. It is designed as a restful base after a day of walking. We confirm the bed type, breakfast, floor, and view preference in advance; the exact outlook, connecting-room option, and extra-bed conditions depend on availability.
Before departure, we confirm your arrival details, luggage, and group size. An early arrival can include a nearby walk or dinner suggestion.
Today's itinerary
01
Arrival transfer
Your driver meets you at Xiamen airport or station and takes you to the hotel.
Day details
Stay
Preferred hotel: Swiss Grand Xiamen or a comparable property
Ctrip five-diamond-rated hotel
Reference room: Deluxe Gulangyu Sea View Room
The final hotel, floor, orientation, and view depend on availability and the signed agreement
Meals
Meals on arrival day are not included
Your advisor can suggest options based on arrival time, preferences, and hotel location
Day 2
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the ferry terminal with enough time for ticket checks before boarding.
Gulangyu Island and Zhongshan Road
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Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement. From the modern era onward, communities from different countries and regions lived, traded, and interacted here, leaving villas, public buildings, and streets in a remarkable range of architectural styles. Its red-tiled houses, gardens, sloping lanes, coastline, and celebrated piano and organ culture preserve the story of Xiamen's transformation from a traditional port into an international city.
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Zhongshan Road arcades
Zhongshan Road developed with Xiamen's modern port economy and remains the old city's defining arcade district. Its qilou buildings combine shops, homes, and continuous covered walkways suited to southern Fujian's hot, rainy climate, while their façades reflect the architectural exchange of a trading port. Long-established businesses, local food, and the surrounding lanes keep everyday neighbourhood life alive, making the street a living record of Xiamen's urban history.
Most sightseeing on Gulangyu is on foot. We adjust the ferry time and walking route around weather, reservations, and your group's mobility.
Today's itinerary
01
Gulangyu Island★
Explore coastal lanes, historic buildings, music heritage, and the area around Sunlight Rock.
02
Zhongshan Road
See the century-old arcades, explore nearby lanes, and try satay noodles, peanut soup, tusundong, or rice dumplings.
Day details
Tickets
Gulangyu ferry ticket: CNY 35 per person
Ferry times require advance confirmation and timed check-in
Other paid island attractions are included only when stated in the final itinerary
Stay
Return to Swiss Grand Xiamen or a comparable hotel
Meals
Breakfast: hotel breakfast
Lunch and dinner: not included; recommendations are available
Day 3
Move from city gardens and southern Fujian Buddhist culture to the coast, with an optional Lujiang night cruise.
Botanical Garden, Nanputuo Temple, and Huandao Road
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Xiamen Botanical Garden
Also known as Wanshi Botanical Garden, Xiamen Botanical Garden was created around the granite hills, valleys, and waterways of Wanshi Mountain. It is an important centre for plant conservation, research, and public education in Xiamen. Collections of tropical and subtropical species range from palms and climbing plants in Rainforest World to the striking cacti and succulents of the arid garden, while natural woodland and granite formations give the garden its distinctive landscape.
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Nanputuo Temple
Nanputuo Temple traces its history to the Tang dynasty and grew through successive periods of rebuilding into one of southern Fujian's important Buddhist temples. Its name refers to its position south of Mount Putuo and to its devotion to Guanyin. The Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, Great Compassion Hall, southern Fujian rooflines, stone carvings, old trees, and layered courtyards rise against Wulao Peak, preserving a long continuity of Buddhist culture in Xiamen.
This day covers several types of sights. We manage walking distance and adjust the order around weather, opening hours, and cruise schedules.
Today's itinerary
01
Xiamen Botanical Garden★
Focus on representative areas such as the Rainforest World and Succulent Garden.
02
Nanputuo Temple
Visit the halls, Minnan rooflines, and courtyards below Wulao Peak within the temple's open areas.
03
Huandao Road
Follow the coast past beaches, boardwalks, and seaside parks, choosing stops to suit the weather and departure time.
04
Lujiang night cruise★
An evening cruise can be added to see the waterfront lights.
Day details
Tickets
Xiamen Botanical Garden: CNY 30 per person
Lujiang night cruise: CNY 119 per person
Nanputuo Temple and other reservation rules follow the official requirements for the travel date
Prices and inclusions depend on actual booking, the final proposal, and the signed agreement
Stay
Return to Swiss Grand Xiamen or a comparable hotel
Meals
Breakfast: hotel breakfast
Lunch and dinner: not included; recommendations are available
Day 4
After breakfast, visit Jimei before your private transfer to the airport or railway station.
Jimei, Shili Causeway, and departure
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Jimei School Village
Jimei School Village was founded in the early twentieth century by the prominent overseas Chinese leader and philanthropist Tan Kah Kee, making it an important monument to modern overseas Chinese support for education. Its distinctive Jiageng architecture combines traditional southern Fujian roofs, stone walls, and Western-influenced composition. The schools, Dragon Boat Pool, and memorial spaces preserve Tan Kah Kee's belief that education could strengthen his hometown and shape its future.
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Shili Causeway
Shili Causeway lies between Jimei Bay and the school village, where the seawall, lawns, cross-bay railway, and city skyline form a distinctive northern Xiamen landscape. Once defined mainly by transport and coastal protection, it has become a public space that reflects the changing relationship between the city and its bay. Passing trains bring the historic school village, modern rail infrastructure, and open water into one view—a concise image of how Xiamen combines transport, daily life, and the coast.
The final day stays unhurried. We work backwards from your departure time, including luggage collection and the recommended check-in time.
Today's itinerary
01
Jimei School Village
Walk around Dragon Boat Pool, Jiageng-style architecture, and the waterfront.
02
Shili Causeway
Enjoy an easy coastal stop with views of the rail line across the sea.
03
Departure transfer
Transfer to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen Railway Station, or Xiamen North Railway Station as confirmed in the final proposal.
Day details
Luggage and departure
Luggage can be stored at the hotel or carried in the vehicle
Transfer time follows traffic conditions, your confirmed service, and the carrier's recommended arrival time
Meals
Breakfast: hotel breakfast
Lunch and dinner depend on departure time and are not included
Walk through Gulangyu's lanes and enjoy Xiamen's coastal scenery.
Xiamen coast and culture 4 days · 3 nights
CNY 3,999 per personTravel dates, group size, and final services are subject to the confirmed proposal and signed agreement.
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Booking information
Service standards
Transport:Local air-conditioned vehicle, sized for the confirmed group with one seat per traveller. Transport is normally not included during free time or outside the itinerary.
Accommodation:A double room at a Ctrip five-diamond-rated hotel, with Swiss Grand Xiamen or a comparable hotel as reference; Final hotels, room types, single-room supplements, and extra beds depend on availability and the signed agreement.
Meals:Hotel breakfast for two. Lunch and dinner are not included unless stated in the confirmed proposal.
Admission:First-entry tickets are included only for attractions clearly marked in the final itinerary; other activities inside attractions or on the island depend on the confirmed proposal; Opening hours, reservations, and actual prices depend on the travel date and confirmed proposal.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and personal travel accident insurance are included. Coverage follows the policy terms and signed agreement.
Not included
Flights, high-speed rail, or other transport between your home city and Fujian.
Hotel deposits and personal expenses, including laundry, calls, drinks, luggage handling, late check-out, and costs during free time.
Additional costs caused by force majeure, personal itinerary changes, single-room supplements, or extra beds.
Any item not assigned to the travel agency in the signed agreement and final itinerary.
Before you travel
Take care of your personal safety and belongings, and supervise children and older travellers in your group.
Keep all tickets, booking documents, and identification secure. Contact your advisor promptly if anything is lost.
Weather, natural events, policy changes, traffic controls, road conditions, or vehicle issues may affect the itinerary. We will discuss practical alternatives and may reorder confirmed visits without reducing them. Any related costs follow the actual circumstances, insurance terms, and signed agreement.
Transport, guiding, and hotel returns are not automatically provided during free time. Please request them when confirming your plan if needed.
Carry valid identification matching the booking. International travellers need a valid passport and required entry documents.
Changes and extra costs caused by delayed or cancelled flights, trains, or other public transport follow the carrier's rules, insurance terms, and signed agreement.
Travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian responsible for their care and safety.
During free time, choose activities within your abilities and consider your age, health, and the weather. Follow all on-site safety rules.
Do not swim or play in closed waters. Use authorised facilities for water activities and follow the operator's safety requirements.
No designated shopping stops or separately charged sightseeing activities are included by default. For personal purchases or optional activities, check prices, refund terms, and safety information before deciding.
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