Dora's HouseHotel
No 18-20, Huangyan Road, Gulangyu, 361002 Xiamen, China
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Only a 1-minute walk from Gulangyu Concert Hall, Dora’ House is located on Gulangyu Island. It features a tour desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Well… If you are visiting Xiamen and you don't take out a day for this island, then you have really missed out on something. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. So it takes a ferry ride to get you there which can cost you up to RMB50 to RMB 308 depending upon the kind of ferry you take there are several options like those which take you around the island are more expensive. We went at around 12 pm and bought 50rmb tickets for 130 pm ferry… There are ferries every 20min so don't worry. Some people say that you need to book the tickets in advance but I don't think that is a problem or maybe we were very lucky… we went on a Saturday when many people are there and still got the tickets over the counter. After reaching the island, you should definitely take the electric cart for RMB 50 which will take you around the island and drop you to different parts and also pick you up again and drop you back to the exit. Keep your tickets safe to show every time you want to take the cart. The island is so big that even one day is not enough to see it all… We saw the museum which had piano museum and 12 caves in it. And also there is motor boat rides in the beach, which I think was very expensive (RMB150 for Scooter and RMB 300 for the boat) only thing I feel is that asking for tickets everywhere is very expensive. One tickets to island and one to the cart is what we should be charged. The place is full of greenry and is so beautiful.