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Selina Chen, professional English-Chinese interpreter Selina Chen 陈丽明 EN ⇄ 中文 · Xiamen · Guide & interpreter

Book a Xiamen tour seeing Gulangyu.seeing Nanputuo.seeing the old town.seeing the beaches.seeing seafood.

Xiamen, the 'gate to China', is a subtropical seaport that rewards a day off from meetings. An experienced local guide who also interprets turns the islands, temples and old quarters into more than a photo stop.

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Gulangyu Islandcar-free colonial villasNanputuo Templebeside Xiamen UniversityZhongshan Roadold-town lanesThe bay walksbeaches & gardensLocal seafoodand the tea houses
What you'll see

The day, at a glance.

  • Gulangyu Island, the car-free 'egret island' of colonial villas and gardens
  • Beaches, gardens and the hill walks around the bay
  • Southern Fujian temples, museums and the old town
  • Nanputuo Temple, the seafront Buddhist temple beside Xiamen University
  • Zhongshan Road old town and the local seafood and tea houses
Xiamen island beach with colonial Zhongshan Road arcades behind at golden hour
Xiamen island beach with colonial Zhongshan Road arcades behind at golden hour
How the day runs

A private day, your pace.

An example of how the day can run, not a fixed script. Yours flexes around what you want to see, your pace, and how much time you have.

01

Morning

Ferry across to car-free Gulangyu Island for the colonial villas, gardens and the hill walks above the bay.

02

Midday

Back on the main island for Nanputuo Temple, the seafront Buddhist temple beside Xiamen University.

03

Afternoon

Into the Zhongshan Road old town and along the beaches around the bay.

04

Evening

Local seafood and a stop in one of the tea houses, the southern Fujian way to end the day.

What this costs

What a private Xiamen day costs.

A private Xiamen guide typically runs about $100–$150 for a full day, or from $60 for a half day, and that is for your group, not per person. Take it as a planning estimate, not a fixed price: every day is quoted to your own plan, with a written figure within 12 hours.

  • The fee covers the guide's time and city travel. Entrance tickets, meals and any out-of-city car are separate.
  • Several days back to back carry a per-day discount.
  • Every rate is for your group, not per person.
What shapes your quote
  • Number of days
  • Half or full day
  • Out-of-city car
  • The sights you pick
  • Season & dates
FAQ

Xiamen Tours, Private Days Out with Your Guide: your questions.

How much does a private tour guide cost in Xiamen?
A private Xiamen guide is about $100–$150 for a full day, or from $60 for a half day, and that is for your whole group, not per person. Entrance tickets, meals and any out-of-city car are separate, and every day is custom-quoted with a written figure within 12 hours.
Is the price per person or for the whole group?
For the whole group. One guide and the day rate cover everyone, whether you are two people or six, so the cost per head drops as the group grows. Only a private car, if you add one, scales with the size of the group. Many online listings quote per person, which is why a private group rate often works out cheaper.
What is included in the tour guide fee?
The fee covers the guide's time for the day and travel within the city. Entrance tickets, meals and any out-of-city car or driver are billed separately, so you only pay for what your plan needs. You will see the full breakdown in the written quote before anything is booked.
Is Xiamen easy to get around?
Yes. Taxis are cheap and convenient and buses are a good option off-peak. Gulangyu itself is car-free, so most of the island is on foot.
Can the same guide interpret for business too?
Yes. This is the leisure side of the same service. If you're in Xiamen for sourcing or a factory visit, the Xiamen interpreter page covers the working days.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
Autumn, around October and November, is the most comfortable: warm, dry and clear, with spring a close second. Summer is hot and humid with an occasional typhoon. See the best time to visit Xiamen.
Is Xiamen safe for tourists?
Yes, notably so. Xiamen is regularly rated among China's cleanest and safest cities, easy and relaxed to walk. There's more in our guide on whether Xiamen is safe.
What guests say

Booked for business, stayed for the city.

★★★★★
From the moment we met, it was great and because of Selina we made the most of our short stay in China.
MV
Marinka Van Der Eng
2-day Xiamen & Tulou · 2017
★★★★★
We had an absolute blast with her and she was fun and put up with us with a smile. We hope to see her again some day soon.
M
Mara
Xiamen trip, USA · 2016
★★★★★
Selina was very kind and helpful during our visit in Xiamen. Great service!
SB
Simon Brand
Xiamen visit · 2023
In Xiamen for business?

Book a Xiamen interpreter for the meetings.

The tour is the easy part. If you're sourcing, negotiating or visiting a factory in Xiamen, the same person can run your meetings: published rates, written quote in 12 hours.
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