A Free Tour to the Most Romantic Leisure City

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Xiamen

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Echo

Registered on 12 March 2025

Welcome to China! I'm Echo, your friend in Xiamen. Let me show you hidden lanes, vibrant street food, and Gulangyu's secrets - all while sharing fascinating local insights! I'll help you experience Xiamen like a true friend, not just a tourist. Free tours, authentic vibes!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Introducing

Formerly known as Amoy, Xiamen has been dubbed as China’s “most romantic leisure city”—a holiday here is akin to “teasing time” or making it stand still. We can meander through boulevards lined with century-old colonial buildings, gaze at magnificent seascapes, and relax at a 24-hour bookstore at night —all within a single day.

What to expect at this tour

1. Take Things Slow at Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu Island is a rustic car-free paradise—perfect for those seeking to dial down life’s frenetic pace by a few notches. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, Gulangyu offers visitors a sanctuary of tranquil beaches, colourful alleyways, and historic Victorian architecture.

⚠️ Ferry ticket to the island not included: RMB40($5.5).

2. Visit South Putuo Temple

A famous temple in southern Fujian offers excellent scenery with beautiful peaks on its back and facing a dark blue seaport. Located in front of Wulao Peak, one of the eight scenic spots in Xiamen, from here, you may have a 30-50 minutes’ wonderful short hike to the top of Wulao Peak along the trail behind the temple to have a panoramic view of Xiamen University, the twin towers of Xiamen and the vast sea.

3.Enjoy Seafood at Bashi Market

If you enjoy sea-to-plate meals and are feeling famished, make a beeline for Bashi—also known as Xiamen’s eighth market, it is the city's largest and most popular seafood market.

If you are interested of this tour, please book now. Let's explore Xiamen together and have an impressive memory in your life .

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

515 Si Ming Nan Lu, Si Ming Qu, Xia Men Shi, Fu Jian Sheng, China, 361005

I will wait you at the entrance of South Putuo Temple

Outside visit

South Putuo Temple

Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Dabei Hall, Depository of Buddhist Sutras, Vegetarian Food in the Temple

Outside visit

Gulangyu

Tracing the 100-year-old History of Gulangyu Island, Exploring World’s Architecture in Lanes and Alleys, Spending a leisure Afternoon and Enjoy the Sunset Scenery

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).