Shuzhuang Garden Xiamen 2026: Ticket, Piano Museum & Route
Shuzhuang Garden on Gulangyu costs $4.20 and includes the Piano Museum. Learn the ticket, hours and a smart visit route for 2026.
$4.20 per adult per visit, a price 'maintained' by the Xiamen Municipal Development and Reform Commission notice that took effect 15 September 2025 (valid 3 years). Hours are 08:00–18:00 from 1 June to 30 September and 08:00–17:30 from 1 October to 31 May. No separate reservation for the garden itself — but you must already hold the Gulangyu ferry ticket to reach it. The Piano Museum (钢琴博物馆) sits inside the garden at no extra charge.
Shuzhuang Garden is a seaside garden on Gulangyu, built to frame the water and the rocks. It hides small courts behind a hill, then opens to a causeway that walks into the sea. Inside sits the Piano Museum, included in your ticket. The price is $4.20, and the ferry is separate.
Intro: why go
The garden is a calm contrast to the busy lanes. You move from a walled scholar’s court to an open coast in a few steps. The Piano Museum explains why Gulangyu is called “Piano Island”. It is an easy, shaded stop that rewards a slow pace.
Tickets & booking
The ticket is $4.20 per adult, fixed by the city through 2028. Hours are 08:00–18:00 from June to September and 08:00–17:30 from October to May. No separate reservation is needed for the garden. You must, however, already hold the Gulangyu ferry ticket to reach the island at all.
How to get there & in-site route
- Reach: take the Dongdu→Sanqiutian ferry, then walk 15 minutes south to the Shuzhuang Garden gate on the coastal lane.
- The route that works: enter the hidden court behind the rock, loop the seaside pavilions, walk the causeway into the water, then end at the Piano Museum hall. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
- Nearby: Sunlight Rock is a 10-minute walk north.
- Paths are paved; some steps near the rock.
Facilities
A ticket desk and a drinks stall sit at the gate. Toilets are inside. Shade is good in the courts but open on the coast, so bring water. The piano hall is flat; the rock steps are not wheelchair-friendly.
Best season & seasonal pros and cons
- Oct–Apr: mild and bright, ideal for the coast walk.
- May–Sep: hot; visit in the morning and rest in the courts.
- Typhoon days: the open causeway may close in strong wind.
- Holidays: the museum gets busy; arrive soon after opening.
Tips & scams
- Buy the garden ticket on site or via the ferry app; ignore resellers.
- The Piano Museum is included — do not pay twice.
- For the classic shot, photograph the causeway where it meets the sea.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is Shuzhuang Garden?
- The ticket is $4.20 per adult, a city-fixed price valid through 2028. Hours are 08:00–18:00 in summer and 08:00–17:30 in winter. You must already hold the Gulangyu ferry ticket to reach it.
- Is the Piano Museum included?
- Yes. The Gulangyu Piano Museum sits inside the garden and costs no extra charge with your garden ticket. Allow 45 minutes for both.
- Do I need a separate reservation?
- No. The garden itself needs no separate booking. You only need the Gulangyu ferry ticket, booked on the official 'Yujian Xiamen' mini-program before you cross.
- How long should I spend here?
- About 1–1.5 hours covers the seaside courts, the causeway and the Piano Museum. It pairs well with Sunlight Rock a short walk away.
- Is it wheelchair friendly?
- The lower courts and the piano hall are flat. The rock-side steps are not, so plan a partial route if mobility is limited.
Page last reviewed: 2026-10-18. Ticket seasons and crowd seasons are different things — this page states both where they differ.