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Riguang Mountain / 日光岩

The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

Get an amazing 360-degree view over Gulangyu and even the whole city by climbing on top of the small Riguang Mountain where there is a lookout tower. This is a tranquil spot particularly in the late afternoon but it can get quite crowded. Don´t forget the camera, here you will for sure get some nice photos.

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Address: 62 Huangyan Lu, Siming District, Xiamen
Opening hours: 7h - 18h
Phone: +86 592 2067 284

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Gulangyu Island / 鼓浪屿

Gulangyu Island / 鼓浪屿

This is where the 19th-century traders from foreign countries and China itself built their mansions, stemming from the freedom given to Xiamen to allow foreign trade through its port. It takes only about five minutes with a ferry from Xiamen to reach the island. It is recommended to purchase the ferry ticket 2-3 days in advance.

Gulangyu Beach / 鼓浪屿沙滩

Gulangyu Beach / 鼓浪屿沙滩

When on Gulangyu Island, pay a visit to the western side. Here, you will find the best beach in the area. Gulangyu Beach is joined with Huamei Beach and both know to be the cleanest beach in Xiamen and is the ideal spot for an afternoon walk and enjoy the view of the sunset.

South Putuo Temple / 南普陀寺

South Putuo Temple / 南普陀寺

The South Putuo Buddhist Monastery is one of the most prosperous temples founded during the Tang dynasty and located south of Mount Putuo. Behind the temple lies the Wulao Mountain, one of the eight most famous sites of the city. There are a lot of historical stone carving pieces dedicated to the temple spread out around the area.

Xiamen Botanical Garden / 厦门植物园

Xiamen Botanical Garden / 厦门植物园

This "green museum" is a park of winding paths and over 5,000 species of tropical plants in a beautiful natural landscape. If you want to take a break from the vibrant, but sometimes exhausting city life, spend an afternoon in the Botanical Garden and you surely won't regret it.

Piano Museum / 钢琴博物馆

Piano Museum / 钢琴博物馆

Piano Museum, located on Gulangyu Island features a precious collection of 70 pianos such as the oldest quadrangular piano, the biggest and oldest vertical piano, the ancient hand driven piano and more. The exhibition shows the entire development of piano and even the decorative candlesticks have more the one-hundred-year history. Free performances are available during open time.

Hulishan Fort / 胡里山炮台

Hulishan Fort / 胡里山炮台

The fort was founded in the late 1800s and includes glutinous rice as one of the main construction materials. Huli Shan Fort is famous for its German-made 60-ton cannon, which is the best preserved coastal cannon in the whole country.

Underwater World / 厦门海底世界

Underwater World / 厦门海底世界

This aquarium has a collection of more than 10,000 fascinating aquatic creatures. You can also visit the feeding tank and hand-feed turtles and baby sharks: this is definitely an unmissable experience for every animal lover out there.

Riguang Mountain / 日光岩

Riguang Mountain / 日光岩

Get an amazing 360-degree view over Gulangyu and even the whole city by climbing on top of the small Riguang Mountain where there is a lookout tower. This is a tranquil spot particularly in the late afternoon but it can get quite crowded. Don´t forget the camera, here you will for sure get some nice photos.

Haiwan Park / 海湾公园

Haiwan Park / 海湾公园

Take a nice evening walk at the beach at the Haiwan park and catch the beautiful sunset. The park is also famous for its LED light pavement and open amusement park equipment. The place is surrounded by restaurants and bars that burst into life in the evenings, making it a great place to grab a bite to eat or drink. Very romantic place to bring loved ones.

Zeng Cuo An / 曾厝垵

Zeng Cuo An / 曾厝垵

Zeng Cuo An is known to be the artsiest fishing village of China. This is the place where modern meets traditional, which shines through in its array of interesting independent shops. There is also a fusion of architectural styles: you can find traditional courtyard houses, wooden fishing houses as well as Baroque mansions. When night falls, the village comes alive as countless bars open doors to welcome patrons.

South Putuo Temple / 南普陀寺

South Putuo Temple / 南普陀寺

This Buddhist temple complex on southern Xiamen is a major religious landmark among the Fujianese. Destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries, the South Putuo Temple is today a gathering point for both Buddhist monks and pilgrims from all over the country. Do not miss its vegetarian restaurant with food crafted by local monks.

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