A Belt Around Beautiful Xiamen Island: Top Choice for Cyclists

#outdooradventures Xiamen-Huangdao Road (or known as the Xiamen Island Ring Road) is a famous sightseeing road located in the southeast of Xiamen Island. Along the way, you can admire the unsurpassed beauty of the coastline and Xiamen Island. This road winds along the coast for 31 kilometers and has a width of 44 to 60 meters. The road starts from Xiamen University, leads to Xiamen International Exhibition Center and finally leads to Xiamen International Airport. The 9-kilometer coastline between Xiamen University and Qianpu, known as the "golden coastline", is a green coastal corridor combining tourism, attractions and entertainment. There is even a view of Kinmen Island from here. Driving or cycling along the road offers not only stunning views of the sea, but also mountains, historical sites, local villages, suspension bridges, and even cyclists will be fascinated by the sound of gentle waves crashing on the sandy seashore, and will also be able to admire exotic flowers and palm trees along the road. Huangdao Road is the best place for cycling along well-cleaned beaches and seaside landscapes. In addition, Xiamen Huangdao Road is the main route of the Xiamen International Marathon. This track is considered the most beautiful in the world for marathon racing. Recommended cycling routes: Option A Xiamen University - Hooligan Cannon Fortress - Zeng Kuban Village - Calligraphy and Music Square - Huang Cao Beach - Efengzhai Amusement Park - Xiamen International Exhibition Center It takes about two hours of leisurely cycling from Baicheng Beach near Xiamen University to Xiamen International Exhibition Center. Avid cyclists can also take a longer route leading to the end of the coastal road at the Wuyuanwan Bridge. There are shops along the way where you can stop for a snack. To take a break, get off your bike to feel the sand on the beach or swim. Option B Baicheng Beach near Xiamen University - South Huangdao Road - East Huangdao Road - Bridge over Wuyuan Bay - North Beach of Wuyuan Bay