Liangye Mountain is one of the -preserved natural primordial forests in Fujian Province. There are a variety of beautiful animals and vascular plants under special protection. The first-grade tree species, Taxus, is spread over a very large area of the mountain. There are many places of interest on Liangye Mountain, such as Liangshan Temple, Bailian Pond, Baiyun Temple and especially the canyons of Yunxiao Ditch. The valleys are mostly stepped granite mountains, forming a large number of waterfalls of many shapes and sizes.

Wuping · 7.9 km from downtown

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Longyan Wuping Baijia Courtyard

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Baijia Courtyard, a habitable museum, is located in Zhongshan Town, a national historical and cultural town, covering an area of about 140,000 square meters. The Attraction is built on the mountain and by the water. The buildings in the Attraction are all ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties that are hundreds of years old. It takes the Chinese culture of "harmony" and "happiness" as the main theme, and the unique "Hakka Town" culture of Zhongshan National Historical and Cultural Town as the connotation. It displays the surname culture, farming and reading culture, plaques, silk paintings, antique furniture, ancient medicine, ancient books and other collections, as well as Han and Tang wood carvings, stone carvings and other exquisite ancient artworks, while cleverly implanting modern elements to achieve friendly dialogue with history and harmonious coexistence. Baijia Courtyard strives to create a comprehensive tourist resort integrating leisure tourism, parent-child research, spiritual cultivation, Chinese culture inheritance and cross-strait cultural exchanges, so that every visitor can find their own cultural resonance and spiritual habitat.

Wuping · 8.9 km from downtown

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Qianlu Lake Scenic Area

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Introduction to Ganlu Lake Attraction Qianlu Lake Attraction is an important part of Wuping Zhongshan River National Wetland Park, with a total area of4197Mu, named after "Thousand Mu Wetland, Egret Paradise".2019Year8Selected as "the first batch of research and practice education bases for primary and secondary schools in Wuping County"2019Year10In July, it was awarded the title of "National Nature Education School".2020Year12Awarded the "National4ALevel tourist Attraction". Qianlu Lake Attraction attaches great importance to the protection of wetland resources and creates "Pine Valley, Dream Valley" according to the business distribution plan.,The five campsites of "Star Valley, Wind Valley, and Wild Valley" are positioned to introduce boutique homestays that meet the needs of modern cultural leisure tourism, RV tent camping parent-child park, off-road beach cars, off-road cycling, bumper cars, fixed-point shooting, and real-lifeCSThe projects integrate leisure, entertainment, sports, research, team building, accommodation and other elements, broaden the development space of the Attraction, optimize the tourism environment, and comprehensively improve the service reception capacity. Relying on the natural ecological resources of the wetland, we launched projects such as natural handmade experience and outdoor development experience activities, carried out various tourism health care, science popularization research, sports cross-country, team building and development activities, and gave full play to the ecological environment advantages of the National Wetland Park to create a "national rare ecological culture leisure tourism health care model".

Wuping · 5.2 km from downtown

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Meizhou Five-Finger Rock

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The Meizhou Five Finger Stone refers to five peaks that resembles the five fingers of a palm. It is mainly divided into the Tianlu Scenic Area and the Wuzhi Peak Scenic Area. Visit the Tianlu Scenic Area to get a view of the entire Five Finger Stone from a distance. A cliff path runs through the area. There are many different peaks along the way; some look ike elephants, others look like dragon claws. It's quite fascinating indeed! In the Five Finger Stone Scenic Area, you can walk through the Five Finger Stone Seams

Pingyuan · 26.3 km from Wuping

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Kulangsu

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Kulangsu is located in the southwest corner of Xiamen, Fujian Province, facing Xiamen Island across the Lujiang Strait. The island covers an area of about 1.88 km² and is a "garden on the sea, island of pianos, and exhibition of architecture from around the world" that blends nature with culture. In 2017, it was inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List as "Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement." The island is a bedrock island with a winding coastline and many natural harbors and reefs; its terrain is mainly hilly, with the highest peak, Sunlight Rock, at 92.7 m above sea level. It has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, warm and humid, with spring-like weather all year round, making it suitable for visiting throughout the year. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the island, so there is no noise of traffic—only birdsong, flowers, waves, and piano music. Hundreds of historic buildings from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century still stand, spanning Gothic, Victorian, Baroque, Nanyang arcade, and traditional Minnan courtyard styles, and are acclaimed as a "World Architecture Expo" and a living specimen of a modern East Asian international community. Representative buildings include the Bagua Mansion (Organ Museum), Shuzhuang Garden, Haoyue Garden, the former site of the HSBC Mansion, Trinity Church, and the former residence of Lin Yutang. The island has a profound musical cultural heritage. Since the late Qing Dynasty, Western music was introduced through missionary schools. The density of pianos on the island has long ranked among the highest in the country, and musical masters such as Yin Chengzong and Xu Feiping were born here, earning it the reputation of "Island of Pianos" and "Island of Music." The Piano Museum houses century-old antique pianos, and the Organ Museum holds a giant pipe organ. Piano music is often heard among the streets and alleys, and the tradition of family concerts continues to this day. The core attractions on the island each have their own distinctive features. Sunlight Rock is the highest point on the island; from the summit, visitors can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the entire island, Xiamen main island, and the Taiwan Strait, and there is a saying that "you haven't truly visited Xiamen until you've climbed Sunlight Rock." Shuzhuang Garden was the private residence of the wealthy Taiwanese merchant Lin Erjia, designed to "hide the sea within the garden and embrace the mountains as scenery," blending Jiangnan garden aesthetics with mountain and sea views; the garden's Piano Museum houses nearly a hundred antique pianos. Haoyue Garden features a 15.7 m tall granite statue of Zheng Chenggong facing the sea, built to commemorate the national hero who recovered Taiwan. Bagua Tower is a landmark building on the island, blending Chinese and Western architectural aesthetics, and houses hundreds of antique organs. Yuyuan Garden, Gulang Stone, Yanwei Mountain Ecological Park, and other cultural and natural attractions are scattered across the island, linking together a century of charm and the poetry of mountains and sea. Tour tips Island access: You need to take a ferry from the ferry terminal on Xiamen Island to get there. There is no general admission ticket; core attractions require separate tickets or a combo ticket. Mode of travel: Walking tours across the island; paid sightseeing electric carts are available; motor vehicles are prohibited. Recommended season: suitable all year round; spring and fall (April-May, October-November) offer comfortable weather and blooming bougainvillea, making the scenery especially beautiful.

China · Xiamen

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No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Fujian

Xiamen Botanical Garden

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Xiamen Botanical Garden is located in Wanshi Mountain and built around the Wanshi Rock Reservoir (now Wanshi Lake). The lake and mountain scenery within the garden complement the lush vegetation, forming the famous Xiamen attraction "Wanshi Hancui." The botanical garden features multiple specialized exhibition areas organized by plant category, among which the rainforest world and the succulent plant area are particularly outstanding. The rainforest world, while preserving the original natural vegetation, has introduced a large number of tropical rainforest plants, displaying rainforest characteristics such as strangler figs, cauliflory, and buttress roots. In addition, a misting system fills the forest with water vapor, making visitors feel as if they are walking through a fairyland. The succulent plant area includes three indoor exhibition halls—the cactus exhibition hall, the succulent plant exhibition hall, and the forest-dwelling succulent plant exhibition hall—as well as an outdoor exhibition area simulating a desert environment. It has collected thousands of succulent species, and its variety of cacti ranks among the top of similar domestic exhibition halls, with the tall Wulun columns and golden barrel cactus clusters being quite spectacular. The gymnosperm area gathers rare tree species such as golden larch, cedar, Norfolk Island pine, and the so-called living fossils metasequoia and ginkgo. In addition to the botanical scenery, the garden is also dotted with numerous cultural relics. "Taiping Stone Laugh," naturally formed by four huge boulders into the shape of an "open-mouthed laugh," is one of the twenty famous attractions of Xiamen; the walls of the Changxiao Cave on the hill behind Tianjie Temple are inscribed with poems by Ming dynasty generals who campaigned against Japanese pirates, and the site is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit; historical remains such as Wanshi Lian Temple, the New Stele Forest, and the ancient Qiaoxi Bridge each have their own charm. Not far from the main entrance at the West Gate is the Norfolk Island pine lawn, from which visitors can conveniently reach the major scenic areas.

China · Xiamen

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Zhonggu Cableway

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The Zhonggu Cableway is an elevated sightseeing cable car spanning the Wanshi mountains in Xiamen. Its lower station is located near the west gate of Xiamen botanical garden and the Zhonggu Mountain tunnel entrance. The route passes the botanical garden, Huxi Rock, and Hongshan area, extending all the way to the Wulao Peak behind Nanputuo temple, covering over 1,000 m in total. The cable car features semi-open two-person gondolas without window panes, offering unobstructed views where mountain breezes brush past your face. Once seated, you'll be suspended above layers of greenery and city rooftops. The round-trip itinerary takes approx. 40 mins. Upon reaching the terminal station, the train returns along the same route without requiring transfers. From this elevated vantage point, you can take in Xiamen's mountains, sea, and cityscape all at once: below lies the lush forest and rugged rocks of the botanical garden, while a turn of the head reveals the temple eaves of Nanputuo temple. In the distance, Gulangyu island, the twin towers, and the open sea unfold in sequence—on clear days, you can even spot the islands toward Kinmen. Along the way, the train passes original wartime tunnels and wind-eroded boulders, adding a touch of historical ambiance to this aerial journey. For a more enjoyable experience, you may choose the departure time slot around sunset when the sea and city skyline under the evening glow make for particularly stunning photos. This time slot is often in high demand. The cable car baskets are open on all sides, so travelers who are sensitive to wind should pick a clear and less windy day. The cable car may suspend operations in case of strong winds, thunderstorms, or other adverse weather conditions. It is advisable to check the day's situation before departure.

China · Xiamen

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No. 4 of Night Attractions in Fujian

Yunshuiyao Ancient Town

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4.6k reviews

Yunshuiyao Ancient Town was originally named Changjiao, but gained fame after the film "The Knot" was filmed here. The ancient village subsequently adopted the movie's name and has now become a highly popular stop in the Fujian Tulou area. The attraction consists of three parts—Yunshuiyao Ancient Town, Hegui Building, and Huaiyuan Building—stretching along the Changjiao River. The ancient village sits in the middle, with the two tulou buildings at either end of the river, all connected by a walkable route. The five-story Hegui Building stands out with its striking square structure, a rare tall rectangular tulou. What's more remarkable is that it was built entirely on marshland, supported by pinewood piles that have held firm for over 200 years, earning it the nickname "Noah's Ark on land." In its central courtyard lies a small sunken pebble area that remains perpetually damp - stepping on it and gently stomping reveals subtle vibrations beneath your feet. The compound also features two ancient wells positioned close together: one with clear water and the other with turbid water, locally called the "yin-yang wells." In contrast, the Huaiyuan Building embodies a different character. This concentric circular tulou features an ancestral hall named "This Is the Room" at its inner ring's center, which once served as the Jian family's private school. Its intricately carved beams and rafters showcase exquisite craftsmanship, inviting close examination of the tulou's interior artistry. Nestled between buildings, this ancient town invites leisurely exploration: A dozen century-old banyan trees line the stream with aerial roots dipping into the water. Cobblestone paths wind along the bank beside creaking waterwheels, while stone bridges span murmuring streams where white ducks waddle—painting a pastoral scene.

China · Nanjing County

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Chaoshan Region

Nan'ao Island

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4.4/5

1.9k reviews

Nan'ao Island is located in the waters where Guangdong Province and Fujian Province meet, and is an island county. On the island, there are mainly Treasure Island, Qing'ao Bay, Huanghua Mountain National Forest Park, the Commander's Office,Song Welland other attractions such as the Die Shi Yan. The scenery of Nan'ao Island is naturally formed. Because it has been developed relatively little, the environment is well protected, and many rocks, plants, and trees still retain their original appearance. The beach scenery is also beautiful, making it a lesser-known spot for photos. In addition, there are some historical sites on the island that you can visit in your spare time. In Huanghua Mountain National Forest Park, there is a high mountain; climbing to the summit allows you to view the boundless sea, and at the foot of the mountain there are several stone turtles, which are quite distinctive. The Zhenzong Mansion andSong WellThey are all historical relics. The former was built in the early Ming Dynasty and was rebuilt in 1983 as the Commander's Office. Those interested in history can take a look. The latter, as the name suggests, is a well dug in the Song Dynasty and has a long history. There is also the Stacked Stone Rock, which is a peculiar rock whose appearance is two huge boulders towering and stacked on top of each other, very distinctive. About transportation Nan'ao Island is not large. On the island, you can reach each attraction by bicycle, rental car, or self-drive, and there are also round-the-island sightseeing bus routes available to ride. About stay and dining Accommodation on Nan'ao Island is mainly concentrated in the Xiawei Bay and Qing'ao Bay areas, and overall, the environment is average. Xiawei Bay is located in the southeast of the island, near the passenger bus station andSong WellRelatively close, the hotels here are mainly homestays, and it's better to stay here if you want to eat seafood. Qing'ao Bay is located on the southwest side of Nan'ao Island, and Changshanwei Pier is nearby, which means if you come by ferry, you are actually near Qing'ao Bay. It's better to stay here if you want to enjoy the sea view, and in the evening you can also see the beautiful island sunset. Most restaurants on the island are seafood stalls, offering a rich variety of seafood that is fresh and delicious, and well worth trying.

China · Nan'ao County

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No. 1 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Quanzhou

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple

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4.7/5

2.4k reviews

Kaiyuan Temple is located in QuanzhouWest Street, Licheng DistrictBuilt in the second year of the Chuigong era during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic along the southeastern coast of China and one of the larger-scale Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. The attractions of the monastery are arranged along the central axisWorship pavilion, the Baiting, the main hall of Kaiyuan Temple, the Sangpeng historic site, the Kaiyuan Temple's Sweet Dew Ordination Platform, the scripture depository, etc.Also,, as well as the stone pagodas on the east and west sides and the east and west corridors. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - The heavenly king hall, also the mountain gate of the temple, was built in 1925. The stone pillars are slightly thinner at the top and bottom, thicker in the middle, shaped like a shuttle, reflecting the Tang dynasty stone pillar style. A wooden couplet hangs on the stone pillars, reading "This place is called the land of Buddha, where every street is filled with saints." It was composed by Zhu Xi, a great Neo-Confucian scholar of the Southern Song dynasty, and written by the modern eminent monk Hongyi. Crossing the mountain gate brings you toWorship pavilionStanding here, you can see the east and west pagodas rising from the ground and the spacious, bright east and west corridors symmetrically arranged on both sides. The east and west pagodas are among the more famous attractions in the area. The east pagoda is called "Zhenguo Pagoda (East Pagoda)," while the west pagoda is named "Renshou Pagoda." Standing over 40 m tall, they are one of the tallest pairs of stone pagodas in China and serve as landmarks and symbols of the ancient city of Quanzhou. Worship pavilionIn front, there is a large stone courtyard where officials and commoners from ancient and modern times gather for activities, becoming particularly lively during events. On both sides of the stone courtyard stand eight large banyan trees, beneath which are arranged 11 ancient sutra pillars and small stupas from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties in various styles, as well as two stone tortoises. Then there is the main structure, the Mahavira Hall of Kaiyuan Temple. The Mahavira Hall of Kaiyuan Temple also has an elegant name, "Hundred-Pillar Hall." Originally, the hall was planned to have one hundred pillars, but later, to accommodate the placement of Buddha statues and create space for Buddhist activities, the beams were extended, and the number of pillars was reduced, resulting in the "Hundred-Pillar Hall" with 86 pillars.

China · Quanzhou

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This is such a great deal! We chose to go against the flow, climbing the mountain first and then taking a car down, with the road leading towards the waterfall the whole way. Because of the recent heavy rains, the waterfall had plenty of water, and we were lucky to be there during the best season to see it!