Xiamen-Kinmen Sea Cruise
海上看金门游船
Boats departing from Xiamen’s Heping Wharf or Wutong, circling Gulangyu and sailing toward Dadan and Erdan islands for close views of Kinmen, letting you feel how near the two shores are.
“Sea View of Kinmen” cruises usually depart from Heping Wharf in Siming District. The route circles Gulangyu, then heads east toward the waters off Kinmen. From the sea you can see Dadan and Erdan islands, the “Three Principles of the People, Unify China” slogan on Kinmen Island, and its bunkers. The closest point is only a few kilometers from Kinmen. Guided commentary is provided on board, and the trip takes about 1.5–2 hours. Fares are about ¥100–150 (as announced by the operator). No permit is needed to go ashore, but you must show your ID to buy a ticket. Sailings depend on the weather.
Opening hours
Depends on ferry schedule (approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Xiamen Railway Culture Park
- Gulangyu Organ Museum (Bagua Tower)
- Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
- Xiamen Underwater World
- Longtou Road
- Gulangyu Catholic Church
- Haitian Tanggou
- Haoyue Park