Xiamen

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Charming Island of Gulangyu
Tour Code: XIA-001
Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

Explore the rich legacy and cultural past of a small but historic Chinese island during this half-day visit to Gulangyu.

Depart the pier for the transfer to the Xiamen Ferry Pier. Upon arrival, you will embark a ferry for the ride to Gulangyu Island. With a total land area of only 0.7 square miles, this tiny island has a rich historical and cultural past, and was once used as the region's International Foreign Settlement. Today, the only reminders of the settlement are the charming Colonial buildings that blanket the island.

After disembarking the ferry, you will board an electric vehicle for the transfer to the Haoyue Garden. Located along the coast, it offers a panoramic view of Xiamen City and features a 51.5-foot-tall statue of General Koxinga, or Zheng Chenggong. During your visit to the Haoyue Garden, you will attend a martial arts demonstration and learn several basic movements.

Next, your drive will continue on to the Haitian Tanggou Villa Complex, which features a blend of Chinese and European architecture. Here, a traditional puppet show, Nanyin performance and a family concert will entertain you, with refreshments served in between. Afterward, you will walk back to the ferry station. En route, you will pass by charming old Colonial buildings and villas which represent the unique architectural style of an era that is long since past, but not forgotten.

Following your return ride to Xiamen via ferry, you will re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Please note: The local ferry is not exclusive to RSSC guests. The ferry-ride between Xiamen and Gulangyu Island is only several minutes in each direction, but seats are not guaranteed and guests may have to stand. The tour on Gulangyu will mainly be conducted on foot, as no cars or buses are permitted on the island. For some parts of the tour, an electric vehicle will be used for transportation.

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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.