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Kulangsu
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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.

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Xiamen Botanical Garden
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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.

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小瓜子October 8, 2026
5.0
I initially thought this scenic area would be rather ordinary, but it exceeded my expectations. It's a well-managed area. Although it was misty on the mountain, the climate was very comfortable, with occasional light drizzle. I brought a raincoat, which was both rainproof and windproof, keeping me warm. Along the way, there were cute little murals that attracted the children to walk and breathe in the fresh air of nature. The cable car even had small fans, and the glass bridge had national flags flying.

Sanbai Mountain Scenic Area

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M16***08May 4, 2025
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There are discounts for seniors over 60 years old. The ancient temple and the thin sky are nice. The other scenery is average. Except for the thin sky, the rest is basically flat. It is not tiring to walk. It is no problem for kindergarten children to walk by themselves. There are mountains and water, which is generally good.

Qinglongyan Sceneic Area

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幸福每一天~October 24, 2026
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Checking in at the Sanbaishan Hot Spring Resort, the overall experience exceeded expectations! The park has a beautiful environment, and the mountain forest is a very comfortable oxygen bar. There are many herbal hot spring pools, the water is mild and clean, and the water temperature is just right, suitable for both adults and children. The service from 6250 was warm and attentive, highly recommended.

Dongjiangyuan Sanbaishan Hot Spring Tourism Resort

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飞鱼6311March 25, 2022
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Real hot spring ♨️ There is no one at all, and the service is great in all aspects.

Lingshi Hot Spring

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幸运儿12June 3, 2021
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You can go and have a look. You can go and have a look. You can go and have a look.

Mao Zedong Xunwu Survey Memorial Hall

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幸福鸟1966May 3, 2026
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Towering red cliffs, flowing emerald waters, and a perilous plank road—every step reveals a new vista. Combining the grandeur of Danxia landforms with the ethereal beauty of Taoism, it's a hidden gem nestled on the border of Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces. Aixin Rock Scenic Area is breathtakingly beautiful and well worth a visit!

Hanxianyan Scenic Area

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M10***33November 8, 2026
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Gulangyu Island truly is a garden by the sea, with lush greenery and excellent air quality, well worth taking your time to explore and appreciate. Be sure to climb to the top of Sunlight Rock; from there, you can enjoy panoramic views of the entire island. Highly recommended.

Kulangsu

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M38***63October 7, 2026
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Wuzhishi (Five Finger Stones) in Pingyuan County, Meizhou, is a hidden Danxia landform at the junction of Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces. Five stone peaks resemble giant hands, with a suspended skywalk built along the cliff face, offering panoramic views of the rolling mountains. Trek through Guifei Valley and Yixiantian (One Line Sky), and squeeze through the Modu Crevice (Grinding Belly Crevice), experiencing the wonders of nature. There's also the tranquil and ancient Shilin Temple, where culture blends seamlessly with the natural landscape. With high forest coverage, it's cool and comfortable, perfect for hiking and sightseeing – a great hiking destination near Guangdong! ✨

Meizhou Five-Finger Rock

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M2v***xwNovember 7, 2026
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If you're looking for a place to unwind, relax, take the kids, or bring friends and family, this is the perfect spot. I'd love to bring my family here next time. It's best to enter from the West Gate and exit from the South Gate, where you can enjoy the view of the mountain and sea escalator, see Kinmen, and overlook half of Xiamen. It's a wonderful experience.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include MeiZhou One-Day Tour: Yannanfei Tea Plantation, Lingguang Temple: Private Car+Ticket, 1-day tour to Meizhou Thousand Buddha Tower, Songkou Ancient Town, and Yan Nan Fei Tea Plantation with bilingual service in Chinese and English, and 1-day tour to Hakka World + Meizhou Five Finger Stone + Shilin Temple in Meizhou with bilingual service available. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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