How many day trips are available in Xiamen?

QTour offers 6 private day trips in Xiamen, ranging from half-day city tours to full-day excursions. Prices start from $35 per person.

Are Xiamen day trips private?

Yes. Every Xiamen day trip is fully private — a dedicated English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle are exclusive to your group. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

Xiamen Day Trips

Explore Xiamen's iconic landmarks with expert guides and seamless transfers

Explore the coastal charm of Xiamen, a garden city on Fujian Province's southeast coast. Our day tours feature the car-free Gulangyu Island with colonial villas, the iconic Hakka Tulou earthen buildings, and beautiful botanical gardens. Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of history, culture, and seaside relaxation.

Why Choose Our Xiamen Day Tours?

Visit Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved colonial architecture.
Explore the Hakka Tulou, circular earthen buildings recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Stroll through Xiamen University, often cited as China's most beautiful campus.

What Makes Our Day Trips Special

Time-Efficient Exploration

Maximize your limited time with expertly planned routes that cover must-see attractions without rushing.

Skip-the-Line Access

Priority entry to popular attractions means less waiting and more experiencing.

Local Expert Insights

Go beyond guidebooks with stories, tips, and hidden gems only locals know.

Premium Customization Options

Multilingual Guides

Professional guides speaking English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish and more.

MPV Private Vehicle

Comfortable MPV or luxury sedan with professional driver for a smooth journey.

Boutique Hotels

Book boutique homestays, boutique hotels, or luxury resorts tailored to your preferences.

Photography Service

Optional professional photographer with DSLR and drone for memorable shots.

Flexible Itinerary

Customize your route, pace, and activities. No rigid schedules or group constraints.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance from our local team for peace of mind.

City's Finest in a Day

From $55

Customers' Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Gulangyu Island?

Take a ferry from Xiamen Ferry Terminal (near Zhongshan Road) to Gulangyu. The ride takes 15 minutes. Ferries run frequently from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Return ferries operate until 11:00 PM. Tickets cost CNY 35 round-trip.

What are the Tulou buildings?

Tulou are large, enclosed, earth-built structures constructed by the Hakka people between the 12th and 20th centuries. These communal dwellings housed entire clans and featured defensive capabilities. The most famous clusters are in Yongding and Nanjing counties.

What is the best time to visit Xiamen?

October to December offers the most pleasant weather with mild temperatures and low humidity. Summers are hot and humid with occasional typhoons. Spring can be rainy. Winter is mild but can be damp.

Private Xiamen Day Trips

Xiamen is one of 13 Chinese cities where QTour runs private day excursions. Explore Gulangyu Island and Hakka Tulou. Each tour below starts and ends at your hotel, runs at your pace, and includes a licensed English-speaking guide plus a private air-conditioned vehicle — there is no group to wait for and no shopping stops.

If you only have a layover, a port call or a single free day, a day trip is the most efficient way to see the highlights. Tell us your flight or ship schedule and we will build the itinerary around it, with a guaranteed return buffer.