Fujian Mountain and Sea Tour - Xiamen.
Xiamen, also known as "Lu Island", is surrounded by sea water, has vast beaches and warm sunshine. It is a graceful "garden on the sea".
Xiamen Botanical Garden, commonly known as "Wanshi Botanical Garden", is a botanical garden carefully designed around the Wanshiyan Reservoir, located on the north side of Shishan Mountain in the southeast of the city.
The tropical rainforest area is a highlight of the botanical garden, where you can experience the rich vegetation forms and spray effects, as if you were in a tropical rainforest.
In the succulent area, you can see a variety of exotic succulents. The cactus is super tall, and any photo of a variety of succulents will go viral.
The shapes of the cedar trees on the Araucaria grassland are very peculiar.
Wanshi Lake was originally Wanshiyan Reservoir, built in 1952. It was a war reserve reservoir at that time and was formed by the confluence of Shumokeng Creek and Qiao Creek in the park.
This camphor tree planted by Comrade Deng Xiaoping himself is very lush.
There are also scenic spots such as the flower area and Xishan Garden in the park, and you can take a sightseeing bus to travel to each scenic spot.
The Bell and Drum Cableway is a sightseeing cable car with a total length of more than 1,000 meters and a round trip time of 40 minutes.
From the air you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Xiamen Gulangyu Island, the Twin Towers, Xiamen city buildings, botanical gardens, Kinmen Islands and more.
Zhongshan Park was built in 1927 and named in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
The Sun Yat-sen statue at the South Gate and the "The World for All" monument are symbols of history and culture.
The zoo in the park is one of the oldest zoos in Xiamen, built in 1942.
The Children's Island in the park is a play area designed specifically for children. It provides a variety of amusement facilities and is a paradise for children.
There are pavilions, towers, flowers, plants and trees in the park, creating a beautiful garden landscape.
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Xiamen. It represents the prosperity of old Xiamen and is full of the rhythm of the times. It is an old city block that has preserved its modern historical features relatively intact.
The pedestrian street is 1,198 meters long and is a smoke-free commercial street that brings together various shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural activities.
The "Ba Shi" that you must visit when you arrive in Xiamen is actually the abbreviation of "Eighth Market" and is one of the most distinctive markets in Xiamen.
Here you can find a variety of fresh seafood, as well as a rich variety of snacks and special foods, and provide on-site processing services. It is the best choice for experiencing local life in Xiamen.
Board the ship at Heping Pier and start your journey to "see Kinmen from the sea". The whole journey takes 90 minutes and is a newly launched tourist project.
From the sea, you can enjoy the lush green forests of Gulangyu Island, the spectacular mountains and seas on both sides of the Lujiang River, and skyscrapers of various styles.
Xiamen’s landmark twin towers and Yanwu Bridge, the site of the 823 Kinmen artillery battle.
We came to the sea of the archipelago under the jurisdiction of Kinmen and saw Dadan Island up close.
The beauty of watching the sunset at sea is also unique.
There is also a puppet show on the boat, which is said to be an intangible cultural heritage of southern Fujian, but it is very short.
Nanputuo Temple has a long history. It was built in the late Tang Dynasty. It is named because it enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, is similar to the Guanyin Taoist Temple in Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang Province, and is located south of Putuo Mountain.
All temple buildings adopt the ancient palace-style double-eaved and flying-ridged roofs. The colorful eaves and green tiles complement each other, and the wooden and stone main body of the building looks solemn and elegant.
The main buildings on the central axis include the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Main Hall, the Hall of Great Compassion, the Sutra Repository, etc. There are also bell and drum towers, meditation halls, guest halls, storehouses and other buildings on both sides.
The Great Compassion Hall is particularly outstanding. It is constructed entirely with wooden brackets without using a single iron nail, and is the quintessence of similar buildings in China.
There are winding paths in the back mountain of the temple, and cliff carvings by famous people from past dynasties highlight the history of the temple.
The huge word "Buddha" in Putuo Temple was written by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. At 4.2 meters high and 4 meters wide, it is the largest single-character stone carving in southern Fujian and has high artistic value.
We walked a few dozen meters to the gate of Xiamen University for a visit, but were unable to enter the campus because we had not made an appointment in advance.
Shapowei was originally a safe haven in Xiamen, and its history can be traced back to before the Ming Dynasty.
Shapowei is now a market, which is a very influential creative market in Xiamen. Because its specialty is the food night market, we came at the wrong time and did not witness that grand occasion.
Dingaozai Mao Street next to it is a student street of Xiamen University, but it is not very large.
In general, public transportation to Xiamen tourist attractions is very convenient, but it is difficult to find parking spaces. Unless there is a special need, it is not recommended to drive when visiting Xiamen.