Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu)
Ferry port for Xiamen, China
Opened in 2012 on Gulangyu’s west coast, Neicuo’ao is the island’s main tourist pier, with Xiamen Ferry services to Dongdu, First Pier and Songyu. Gulangyu also has Sanqiutian Pier (199 Yanping Road) for Dongdu boats and the Piano Pier for residents.
Ferries from Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu)
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulangyu | About 20m | Xiamen Ferry | Foot only |
| Gulangyu (Neicuo’ao) | About 8m | Xiamen Ferry | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu)
- Xiamen → Gulangyu
Dongdu–Sanqiutian every 20 minutes 07:10–17:30 (to 18:30 June–September); Dongdu–Neicuo’ao hourly at :10 past, 08:10–17:10 (18:10 July–August)
Extra evening departures run in summer (June–September to Sanqiutian, July–August to Neicuo’ao).
Source: Xiamen Ferry route pages (Dongdu–Sanqiutian, Dongdu–Neicuo’ao), checked 2026-09-29
- Haicang (Songyu) → Gulangyu (Neicuo’ao)
Twice hourly from Songyu at :30 and :50 past, 07:30–17:50 October–May and to 19:00 June–September
Summer timetable (June–September) adds evening departures.
Source: Xiamen Ferry route page (Songyu–Neicuo’ao), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu)
Passenger terminal: 159 Kangtai Road, Gulangyu, Xiamen
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Gulangyu is car-free: Sunlight Rock and Sanqiutian Pier are about 20 minutes’ walk, Haoyue Garden about 32 minutes
Self-service ticket machines in the waiting hall operate 07:10–19:50
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Ferry Routes from Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Neicuo’ao Pier (Gulangyu).