Day Trip to Gulangyu Island, Xiamen Museum & Huli Mountain Fort

Hotel Pick-up, Transfer to Gulangyu Island
Your private IslamiChina Travel guide will greet you with a clear sign in your hotel lobby (or designated meeting point) at the scheduled time. Transfer to the ferry terminal by a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle, then take a 10-minute ferry to Gulangyu Island.

Visit Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu Island, a picturesque retreat just off Xiamen’s coast, boasts stunning beaches, winding lanes, and exquisite Victorian-era architecture. This 2-square-kilometer island served as an international settlement in the early 20th century, leaving behind a legacy of foreign consulates, churches, hospitals, schools, and police stations. Renowned as a former Western residential area, Gulangyu is famous for its architecture and is home to China’s only piano museum, earning it the nickname “Piano Island.” For panoramic views of the island and Xiamen, climb Sunlight Rock. Explore Shuzhuang Garden, with its bamboo forest, caves, and sea-view slopes, and visit the Piano Museum for a fascinating journey through the history and culture of pianos, featuring a collection of over 100 models from around the world.

Lunch at a Local Halal Restaurant, Salat Prayer at Xiamen Mosque

Visit Xiamen Museum
Xiamen Museum has a collection of around 20,000 objects from around the city of Xiamen, Fujian and Taiwan Provinces, as well as other areas across China. Ancient ceramics, paintings, jade ornaments, calligraphy, stone sculptures and historic weapons are displayed across several exhibitions focusing on Chinese history and culture. Visitors can explore exhibits on topics such as Xiamen’s maritime history, the city’s role in the Silk Road, and the influence of foreign cultures on local traditions. The museum’s modern architecture and interactive displays offer a captivating experience for visitors of all ages.

Please be aware that Xiamen Museum is closed on Mondays. If your tour falls on a Monday, the museum visit will be omitted from your itinerary.

Visit Huli Mountain Fort
Huli Mountain Fort, built between 1894 and 1896 during the Qing Dynasty, served as a strategic defense against Japanese attacks in 1900 and 1937. Located on Xiamen Island’s south coast, the fort overlooks the Taiwan Strait and boasts sweeping port views. Its main attraction is a collection of over 50 iron cannons dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Among them is the world’s oldest and largest 19th-century breech-loading cannon, the Krupp Cannon, measuring 13 meters long with a firing range exceeding 1.5 kilometers. The fort’s onsite museum also displays the world’s smallest cannon.

Transfer to Your Hotel
After visiting Xiamen Museum, this Xiamen private day trip comes to the end. Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.