Gulangyu ferry booking without the common mistakes
Book through Xiamen Ferry Company's official channel, select the visitor wharf and carry the original passport used for the booking.
Correct departure wharf
Daytime visitor ferries commonly depart from Xiagu Wharf at the Xiamen International Cruise Terminal. Check the current ticket because routes vary by time and passenger type.
Official tickets only
The municipal guide directs visitors to Xiamen Ferry Company's website or official account and warns against unauthorized speedboats or ticket agents.
Getting around Xiamen
Foreign visitors can apply for Xiamen's public-transport QR code through Alipay for metro, BRT and regular buses. Keep cash as a backup.