Ask a QuestionGulangyu Island, also known as Piano Island, is a scenic spot in Xiamen, China, that attracts millions of tourists every year. It is famous for its style architecture and natural beauty. If you want to visit this island, you need to take a ferry from Xiamen. Here are some tips on how to do that.
There are two ways to book ferry tickets from Xiamen to Gulangyu Island: one is to buy them on the spot at the ticket office, and the other is to buy them online through Alipay or WeChat, but this method is not applicable to foreign tourists. You can buy the ticket in ticket lobby, or you can also contact us to buy tickets for you online, which is the most convenient and hassle-free way to book your ferry ticket in Xiamen. It is the roundtrip ticket and you can leave Gulangyu within 20 days with your paper ticket.
Documents required for booking: Chinese ID card, valid passport, Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, or Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, etc.
There are totally 7 ferry terminals between Xiamen and Gulangyu, but only 4 for tourists at present. There are three ferry options for tourists from other places to Gulangyu Island during the day. You can choose according to your itinerary:
►Daytime
1. Xiamen Cruise Center Xiagu Wharf (厦鼓码头) ⇔ Gulangyu Sanqiu Tian Wharf (三丘田码头) (Recommended)
Price: from 35 yuan/person
Operating time: 7:10-17:30 (October to May of the following year); 7:10-18:30 (June to September)
Duration: about 20 minutes
2. Xiamen Cruise Center Xiagu Wharf (厦鼓码头) ⇔ Gulangyu Neicuo Ao Wharf (内厝澳码头)
Price: from 35 yuan/person
Operating time: 7:50-16:50 (January to June, September to December); 7:50-17:50 (July to August)
Duration: about 20 minutes
3. First Pier → Gulangyu Neicuo Ao Wharf (内厝澳码头)
Price: 50 yuan/person
Operating time: 7:00-17:40
Note: This route can only be bought online
►Night
Xiamen Ferry Terminal (Hall 2) → Sanqiu Tian Wharf (三丘田码头)
Price: 35 yuan/person
Operating time: 17:50-23:45 (October to May of the following year); 18:50-23:45 (June to September)
Duration: about 7 minutes
Note: All passenger terminal flights and prices are subject to change on the day.
The Xiagu Wharf in Xiamen is the pier with the most ferry trips for tourists, and it is recommended to choose this pier as the departure pier. The Sanqiu Tian Wharf on Gulangyu Island is close to the main attractions and commercial areas of Gulangyu Island, while the Neicuo Ao Pier is located on the northwest side of Gulangyu Island, where you can experience more natural scenery of Gulangyu Island. You can choose the appropriate pier to board the island according to your own preferences. On the way back, you can choose either the Sanqiu Tian Pier or the Neicuo Ao Pier according to your location.
Step 1: Arrive at the pier. Take a taxi or a private transfer car to Xiamen Cruise Center Xiagu Wharf (or any other wharf you prefer), and choose a gate to enter after arriving at the wharf.
Step 2: Get the paper ticket. After entering the hall, get the paper ticket first. If you did not book in advance, please go to the ticket office “人工售票处”to buy tickets, and then go to get the tickets. Then follow the direction of the sign to the security check.
Step 3: Security check. Follow the crowd and queue up for the security check. There may be a lot of people in line during peak travel periods, so it is recommended to arrive at the wharf at least one hour in advance to wait for the security check.
Step 4: After passing the security check, go to the designated waiting hall ticket check point according to the ferry route or ticket information.
Step 5 Check the ticket and board the ship.
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