10.7 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Xiamen for around 10.7 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Xiamen

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Private Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch
Private Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (24 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Enjoy the picturesque of the "Four Dishes and One Soup"- Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster, visit the “rickety building”- Yuchang Building and stroll in the Taxia water village in a 9-hour private tour with your private knowledgeable Tulou travel guide. Having a local lunch together with the Hakka  families while sitting inside the earth building will help you to better understand the local inhabitant's life and the history of Hakka Earth Buildings.
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Xiamen Private English Tour Guide Service
Xiamen Private English Tour Guide Service
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
This one-stop professional English guide services offers you great local language support no matter you travel in Xiamen for business or leisure activities. The itinerary will be fully customized around you, which can include sightseeing tours to the famous attractions in the city . Your professional guide will help you overcome the culture and language barrier and ensure you a smooth and wonderful trip in Xiamen.
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Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum
Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
A VISA-free private day tour that specially designed for travelers who have 5~12 hours layover in Xiamen. You will maximize your time to: 1) Explore all the highlights and must-see attractions in Xiamen. 2) Learn the morden history of Xiamen City and China from an experienced knowledgeable passionate tour guide. 3) Have great fun by walking into the labyrinth of alleys
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4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience
4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Enjoy a fun adventure to loca food markets at Zeng Cuo An Village and Eighth Seafood Market in the city, delighted and amazed by the gorgeous varieties of food that is tempting and mouthwatering. Explore the oldest and largest seafood market in Xiamen,marvel at the spectacular ranges of the fresh sea food, all kinds of wet and dried goodies, experience the fantastic food scene with your local guide and gain a great insight into local culture and life. Flexible departure time catering to your own schedule, convenient door to door transfer are included.
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Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour from Cruise Port or Airport
Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour from Cruise Port or Airport
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Make use of your short layover time in Xiamen by taking this exclusive private customized city tour. Choose to visit the city’s top attraction such as Gulang Yu Island, Nanputuo temple (South Putuo Temple), Ancient Qing Dynasty Fort and more. Flexible itinerary and departure time catering to your own schedule, travel with your local friendly guide to gain a great overview of the beautiful Xiamen city. Convenient door to door private transfers and local delightful lunch or dinner is included in the tour.
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Xiamen Private Customized Day Tour with Old and New Highlights
Xiamen Private Customized Day Tour with Old and New Highlights
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Spend the wonderful one day private tour to discover the beautiful coastal city Xiamen from its old and modern perspectives , from its colonial building on the famed Gulangyu Island to the modern architecture along Lu Jiang River, from the classic Shuzhuang Garden to the Charming Beach view along Huandao Road ,from the famous Nanputuo Buddhist temple to Zhongshan road pedestrian shopping street and more. Experience the local culture, history and life with your local knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the flexibility of the exclusive private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace. No matter you are a solo traveler or travel with your families, friends or on short business visit to Xiamen, you won’t want to miss such an amazing and memorable day.
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Xiamen Private Highlight Tour-Gulangyu Island, Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum
Xiamen Private Highlight Tour-Gulangyu Island, Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
A VISA-free private layover tour specially designed for cruise tourists who have 6~10 hours layover in Xiamen. You will maximize your time to: 1) Explore all the highlights and must-see attractions in Xiamen. 2) Learn the morden history of Xiamen City and China from an experienced knowledgeable passionate tour guide. 3) Have great fun by walking into the labyrinth of alleys
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2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Xiamen City Highlights and Toulou Cluster
2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Xiamen City Highlights and Toulou Cluster
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 48.0h
You will visit most of the highlights of Xiamen City and the Hakka Earth Buildings in this magnificent private 2-day tour in Xiamen. Local lunch, entrance fees, round-trip bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.
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Private Overnight Tour to Visit Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen
Private Overnight Tour to Visit Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 48.0h
Tulou, or Earthen Buildings, in Fujian, is a renowned World Heritage. This overnight private tour will let you explore both Nanjing and Yongding Tulou castles with a local guide from Xiamen. You will view the earthe buildings in the old Hakka villages, and overnight in a Tulou guesthouse as well.
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Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area
Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 0.5h
This private transfer service offers you the most convenient and worry-free private transfer service from Xiamen Gaoqi International airport to Xiamen city.You will enjoy a most convenient and comfortable ride with your own professional driver after a long flight.
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Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas
Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 0.5h
Enjoy a reliable and comfortable private transfer from Xiamen city to Xiaomen Gaoqi International Airport.Travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle and avoid the stress of waiting taxi. Exclusive door to door private transfer only for you and your group. Different vehicles from 5 to 53 seats available to cater different size of the groups and all with spacious boots for the luggage storage.
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Private Old Xiamen Experience of Gulangyu Island, Zhongshan Road, 8th Market
Private Old Xiamen Experience of Gulangyu Island, Zhongshan Road, 8th Market
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Located in the southeast of Fujian Province, Xiamen is a hub city, a premier international seaport and a popular tourist destination on the southeast coast of China, reputed as the “Garden on the Sea”. Xiamen, a jewel on the southeast coast of China, is enchanting not only because of its beautiful scenery but more importantly, for its unique urban characteristics. Integrating the cultures of overseas Chinese, western countries and South Fujian, it is where history and tradition merge with modernity and urbanity. It is also home to diversified cultures.
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3-Day Private Tour to Hakka Tulou and Xiamen
3-Day Private Tour to Hakka Tulou and Xiamen
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 72.0h
Visit highlights of Fujian including the Nanjing and Yongding Hakka Tulous and Xiamen City with this private 3 days tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.
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Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou Private Tour with Lunch
Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou Private Tour with Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Fujian’s “tulou”—enormous communal homes—hold UNESCO World Heritage status. And the 5-building Tianluokeng cluster is one of the area’s most iconic. Save hours of travel plus a world of hassle on this private tour, with speedy transfers direct from your door and a translator/guide to ensure you get to know the locals. Enjoy a Hakka lunch in a family home, see the Yuchang Building, and visit Taxia water town. Private tour of Tianluokeng cluster, Yuchang Building, and Taxia village Enjoy a typical Hakka lunch—and rice wine—with a family in their home Capture classic photos of the cluster from the viewing platform Flexible 2-way transfers to and from anywhere in downtown Xiamen
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Xiamen Private Half Day Tour of Gulangyu Island and Shuzhuang Garden
Xiamen Private Half Day Tour of Gulangyu Island and Shuzhuang Garden
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Explore Gulangyu Island on a private half-day tour from Xiamen. After a convenient cruise port pickup, visit the picturesque island of Gulangyu with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the island and admire its colonial European architecture. Stop for a drink at one of its many cafés and check out the traditional Chinese gardens of Shuzhuang before returning to the port.
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Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Have the pleasure of exploring the Tinaluokeng tulou with an experienced driver which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by picturesque natural scenery. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 19 seats available to cater different sizes of your group. Secure safe and quality travel from Xiamen to Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster through reliable private car charter services perfect for every traveler.
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Xiamen Private Car Charter
Xiamen Private Car Charter
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Discover beautiful Xiamen on this 9-hour day trip in car or van and enjoy full day sightseeing tour. Utilize this 9-hour private transfer service in Xiamen city. Your friendly driver will pick you up at your request time from your Xiamen city hotel lobby. Transfer service base on your request. Without a tour guide or hassle of group tour, you will enjoy the trip at your own pace with peace of mind. Allow yourself to travel with comfort and security, relaxed in a private car within a specified time frame according to your itinerary. Please advise your proposed itinerary first once you book so the operator can check if there would be additional supplement or need to suggest alternative sites
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Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi
Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 1.0h
Spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a tour to the most must-see Anxi County which is known for its world class tea, especially the Tieguanyin type. Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead! Feel safe in the hands of an experienced driver who can also give you some local travel tips along the way. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 55 seats available to cater different sizes of your group.
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4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way
4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites and attractions. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds that it has to offer, optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.
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Private Departure Transfer to North Railway Station from Downtown Xiamen
Private Departure Transfer to North Railway Station from Downtown Xiamen
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 0.8h
Thank you for visiting Xiamen city! This comfortable private transfer service takes you to Xiamen North Railway Station from your city hotel. Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver. Your friendly driver looks forward to serving you for your last journey from Xiamen city to North Railway Station.
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Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen
Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Choose this private transfer to marvel at the picturesqueness of Tianluokeng Earth Building Cluster and Hekeng Tulou which have been inscribed in 2008 by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, and are inscribed as "exceptional examples of a building tradition and function exemplifying a particular type of communal living and defensive organization harmonious relationship with their environment". Throughout it all, a private transfer will be readily available to serve you a safe journey ahead! During the travel from Xiamen, feel safe in the hands of an experienced driver who can also give you some local travel tips along the way. Customize your travel by choosing your transfer vehicle to suit your small or large traveling party. You can count on the available vehicles to fit you all in one convenient trip at a time! Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 19 seats available to cater different sizes of your group.
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Xiamen Hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport(XMN)
Xiamen Hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport(XMN)
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 0.7h
We provides convenient private transfer service between your hotel in the downtown of Xiamen and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport(XMN). Meet your driver at Xiamen hotel and relax on the journey to the Xiamen Gaoqi airport in a sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).
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Full-Day Private Tour of Anxi County from Xiamen with Lunch
Full-Day Private Tour of Anxi County from Xiamen with Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Venture out of the bustling city of Xiamen and discover the lush Anxi region in the Fujian Province. Explore the mountainous region that has been cultivating Oolong tea since the Tang Dynasty and produces over 15,000 tons each year. Then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local farm complete with tea tasting and admire the scenery from the Anxi Hong’en Rock before heading back to the city. Take a full-day private tour from Xiamen to the Anxi tea region Learn about the ancient history of Oolong tea in this mountainous region Sit down to a delicious lunch at a local farm and admire the scenery Enjoy a personalized experience with a private tour guide and vehicle
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Quanzhou Private Customized Day Tour: Top Attractions with Lunch
Quanzhou Private Customized Day Tour: Top Attractions with Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Spend a full day with a fully-licensed guide to visit the top famed historical highlights in Quanzhou which was once an international port city on the maritime Silk Route. Marco Polo regarded the location as "one of the ports of the world with the biggest flow of merchandise". As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, it accepted diverse religions including Christianity, Islam and Manichaeism, and today Quanzhou is called 'World Religions Museum'. Visit Kaiyuan Temple, one of China's largest and most important Buddhist temple, and the nearby Qingjing Mosque, the oldest Mosque in China and rated as one of the top ten Muslim holy sites of the world. Take a stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple dedicated to Guan Yu, and visit the Fuwen Temple built in Tang Dynasty as a memorial temple of Confucius, the greatest ideologist and the founder of Confucianism. Enjoy the flexibility of the custom-built private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace.
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Private Day Tour to Visit Guanghua Temple and Meizhou Island from Xiamen
Private Day Tour to Visit Guanghua Temple and Meizhou Island from Xiamen
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
This tour will take you to Meizhou Island which is known for being the birthplace of the goddess Matsu. Mazu is a very important and historic figure in Putian's people's heart. In Fujian, people here usually worships Godness Matsu instead of other gods or goddesses. Immerse yourself in the nature and Buddhist Culture while exploring Guanghua Temple whose layout is magnificent with the outer screen wall, Emperor Hall, and the Great Buddha's Hall forming the central axis running north to south.
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Private Tianluokeng Tulou Tour from Xiamen with Hakka Lunch
Private Tianluokeng Tulou Tour from Xiamen with Hakka Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Discover the UNESCO-listed Tianluokeng Tulou cluster on this private day tour from Xiamen. Visit the iconic Yuchang Tulou and the picturesque Taxia village, where you can enjoy a traditional Hakka lunch served in a local family's home. Capture stunning photos from the viewing platform and learn about the rich culture and history of the Hakka people through our professional guide. With flexible pick-up options and comfortable transportation, this tour promises a seamless and enriching experience. - Private tour ensures personalized attention and flexibility - Explore the unique Tulou architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site - Enjoy a traditional Hakka lunch with locals in their home - Convenient pick-up and drop-off from any location in downtown Xiamen
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Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden
Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden
★★★★★ 4.9 (14 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Make full use of your short stay in Xiamen by taking this exclusive half day tour with the local expert guide. Visit the USNECO site Gulang Yu Island and explore the " World Architecture" , " Garden on the Sea" , local famed musem, local alley streets etc. Get a great overview of the city’s culture, life and sounds. Optional lunch or dinner allow you to have a delightful local culinary experience. Enjoy the flexible departure time based on your own schedule.
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Private One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch
Private One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch
★★★★★ 4.8 (18 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
A 8-hour private tour will take you to explore all the highlights of Xiamen. You will first take a ferry to Gulangyu Island, from there you will climb onto the highest peak-Sunlight Rock, visit the unique seaside park-the Shuzhuang Garden and the only Piano Museum in China. In the afternoon you will visit South Putuo Temple and Hulishan Fortress. And finally have a leisure walk at the Island Ring Road. Highlights: • No shopping  • Lowest price guarantee • Lunch in a local popular restaurant included • Deluxe round-way ferry tickets included • Entrance fees to all the attractions included • Flexible and tailor-made itinerary
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Tianluokeng Tulou Village Private Guided Day Trip from Xiamen
Tianluokeng Tulou Village Private Guided Day Trip from Xiamen
★★★★★ 4.8 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Take the great opportunity of visiting Fujian’s famous Tulou cluster (Earth Building) from Xiamen, travel with your local knowledgeable guide to explore UNESCO site at Yuchang and Tianluokeng Tulou village located in Nanjing county. Explore the amazing ancient Hakka houses and appreciate the beautiful countryside scenery away from the city; savor a delightful local lunch in the town and gain a great insight into the local fascinating history, culture and life. Exclusive private tour with flexible departure time and convenient door to door transfers are included.
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Tour Guide and Car: Private Day Tour to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village from Xiamen
Tour Guide and Car: Private Day Tour to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village from Xiamen
★★★★★ 4.5 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
The reason why Yunshuiyao has attracted so many tourists is because of its tranquil and peaceful ambience of old time Chinese village. Here they have the highest concentration of thousands-years-old banyan tree group in Fujian province. They are standing here as a historical witness of the changing lives. Walking through the cobbled path under those ancient trees which will lead you to the heart of those ancient villagers’ houses, you would feel like as if it is walking into a mysterious long lived history alive.Wide ranges of vehicles from 5 seats to 55 seats available to cater different sizes of your group. Secure safe and quality travel from Xiamen to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village through reliable private car charter services perfect for every traveler.
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When to Visit Xiamen

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
1,664 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
7,185 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
38,320 estimated passengers across 16 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

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