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Gulangyu Island Review

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Gulangyu island was very charming. I had some trouble as an English speaker finding the ferry terminal, but got there eventually! It’s listed as “Xiamen Youlun Center Xiagu Wharf” on Apple Maps and “International Cruise City” on English Didi. You’ll need your passport to buy a ticket. I just chose the soonest departure time listed on the board (which was leaving about an hour after I bought my ticket). Price was 50 RMB. I went through security and waited for my ferry. The gate was listed in English on the ticket. Boarding was 10 minutes before the departure time. Ferry ride was about 20 minutes. I wasn’t sure which port on Gulangyu I was going to,but ended up at NeiCuoAo. Gulangyu is beautiful! Lots of gorgeous plants and gardens, old European architecture, Chinese market-style shops, and some western style cafes. All the signs have English as well. I started by wandering a bit, and then I went to Sunlight Rock (the highest point on Gulangyu). Entrance was 50 RMB, but also gave me access to a temple at the bottom of the rock. The view was beautiful, but there were lots of steep steps so be prepared to sweat! After that, I wandered some more and then went to Huangan Park (listed as Zheng Chenggong Giant Stone Statue on Apple Maps). This is where the white big statue you can see from Xiamen is. There is also a small beach. Entrance fee was 10 RMB, but you could only pay through their wechat mini program. A nice security guard helped me click through what I needed to do. There was a golf cart shuffle system throughout the island but I didn’t feel like figuring out how it worked. I also enjoyed walking around and taking everything in as I walked site to site. I could have spent more time wandering around, but a thunderstorm was on its way, so I headed back to the ferry. The GangXin ferry is for Xiamen locals only. I took the YuSan QiuTian ferry back. I did not have to purchase a new ticket, they just scanned my departure ticket again. highly recommend as a day trip!

Gulangyu Island

Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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  • 士弓心虽
    4/5Excellent

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    Very convenient, no need to pick up the ticket, go to the pier directly to brush the ID card, the original online said that the reservation must be not true, to the pier directly to buy a ticket is also possible, I bought this package did not go to afternoon tea at all, I forgot, no one contacted you! Pay 10 yuan more.

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    Posted: Mar 28, 2024
  • M63***55
    5/5Outstanding

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    Originally, I saw Xiamen on Yu and thought there was no ferry ticket. I didn’t expect to buy it with Trip.com. It was very convenient. Trip.com was still very powerful. The scenery of Gulangyu Scenic Area was very beautiful. It was also very convenient to have a snack street for eating. Many local specialty snacks in Xiamen can be eaten, enough to play for an afternoon.

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    Posted: Mar 23, 2024
  • 街头绅士
    5/5Outstanding

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    Very convenient, the scenery is beautiful! The price is reasonable and the name is well-deserved! And there are not many people in this season, and it feels very good to stroll around alone! Next time I bring my family together, I will be very happy!

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    Posted: Mar 21, 2024
  • 鲲哥爱旅游
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    World Heritage Site Gulangyu Island Shanghai Reef, shoreline, mountains and green, peak rock fall, Gulangyu with architecture as the table, music as the soul. Representative attractions are: Sunlight Rock, Yuanzhuang Garden, Yuanyue Garden, Yuanyuan, Gulang Stone, Gulangyu Piano Museum, Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, Underwater World, Natural Bathing Beach, Sea Paradise Structure, etc. With the development of Xiamen, Gulangyu has become a comprehensive island scenic cultural tourism area integrating sightseeing, vacation, tourism, shopping, leisure and entertainment.

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    Posted: Mar 13, 2024
  • _We***70
    5/5Outstanding

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    I was impressed by this tourist attraction in Xiamen. There are beautiful mountains, spectacular waves and unique cultural customs, which makes me feel the infinite charm. Come back next time

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    Posted: Jan 3, 2024
  • 珍珍是我
    5/5Outstanding
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    Relax, stroll on Gulangyu Island, just take a look. The rain in Xiamen is just a while. It rained for a while on the boat, and it stopped when it disembarked! The temperature in winter is still 20 degrees. Just wear a single coat and a windbreaker.

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    Posted: Mar 3, 2024
  • 逍遥王Bjwxn
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    Xiamen, where I went alone, the environment was really much better than I thought. The air quality was very good. The scenery was so loveable. Gulangyu, the place I dreamed of for many years, finally came. After a day of shopping, I felt that I was still a very good tourist attraction. Living in the World Trade Strait Building, the tallest building in Xiamen, look at the night view, don't have a mood, beautiful, drunk, drunk, haha, next time you go to Xiamen in the district, you must stay a few more days.

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    Posted: Mar 20, 2024
  • M30***19
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    Come to Xiamen to visit Gulangyu Island! Because I changed the hotel in the morning, I arranged a whole day to visit the island. The ferry tickets must be purchased in advance. There are really many tourists during the Spring Festival! There are too many people in Sunlight Rock, and there is no courage to line up to the top. It is also considered a trip from a distance. Walking by the beach, it is very comfortable to take a sightseeing bus around the island! Be sure to feel it. This year, friends around me recommend night tours to Gulangyu Island. There are few people to travel leisurely. You can also get up early to watch the sunrise at Sunlight Rock on the island. It is also a good choice 👍

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    Posted: Feb 29, 2024
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