What are the routes and must-see spots for self-help tour to Xiamen?

Located in the southwest of Xiamen Island, it was originally named "Yuanshazhou", which was developed in the late Yuan Dynasty and renamed as "Gulangyu Island" in the Ming Dynasty. The island covers an area of 1.78 square kilometers and has more than 23, permanent residents. Gulangyu is known as "the hometown of music" and "the island of piano". There were more than 5 pianos in 195s and 196s, and many famous musicians were born and grew up here. The main sightseeing spots in Gulangyu Island are: Sunlight Rock, Xinzhuang Garden, Haoyue Garden, Yuyuan Garden, Xiamen Museum, Huandao Road and Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall.

Accommodation: Jinjiang Inn in Xiamen, Xiamen Gallery Hotel, Home Inn (you can book online in advance before you travel). The above-mentioned accommodation is close to Xiamen University, which is economical and affordable. Xiamen University is close to the ferry (there are ferry stations on all bus stops), or Youth Sunshine Hotel Apartment, near Zhongshan Street, near the ferry.

Snacks: Noodle paste (opposite the vegetable market on Longtou Road, which only buys in the morning, and the business is booming), followed by fish balls on Longtou Road, which is very famous for all the snacks that tourists who come to Shanghai must try. The most important thing to miss is Ye's hemp cake, which is super delicious and handed down from generation to generation. Buy back Huang Shengji's floss (a small storefront opposite Ye's Pocket is only the size of an aisle, and many people often queue up to buy it). You can also buy Wang Ji pie, which is delicious and a good gift.

Bus route: There are buses to ferries at all bus stops in Xiamen. When you arrive at the ferry, you don't need to buy a ticket when you go to Gulangyu, but you can get a ticket from 3 yuan when you return. You don't need to buy a ticket when you get to the ferry and take a boat to Gulangyu, but you can get a ticket to 3 yuan when you get back. After the island, you can buy a pass to Gulangyu Island. In 8 yuan, you can visit Riguangyan, Bainiao Garden, Haoyueyan and Shuzhuang Garden. Go to the island to visit Underwater World (the ticket is probably 7 yuan) and Sunlight Rock, then visit Bainiao Garden, Haoyueyan and Shuzhuang Garden in turn, take a boat back, stay in the hotel-Youth Sunshine Hotel Apartment, and after washing, go to Zhongshan Road Commercial Street and eat while shopping. Frozen bamboo shoots in the south gate of Zhongshan Park; Wutang Satay Noodles, Zhongshan Road; Zhongshan Road Datong duck porridge, fried with sea bream; Zhongshan Road Gourmet There are many snacks in a street.

2 Haoyue Garden

Address: Fudingyan Waterfront, east of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Statue Garden in memory of national hero Zheng Chenggong, whose name is taken from the word "Haoyue" in Zheng Chenggong's poem "Sleeping sleepless, the bright moon shines through the plain", which expresses the memory of heroes and the thoughts of Taiwan Province compatriots.

Haoyue Garden is located at Fuding Rock Beach in the east of Gulangyu Island, covering an area of 3, square meters. In order to commemorate Zheng Chenggong's historical achievements in expelling the Dutch Yi and recovering Taiwan Province, people built Zheng Chenggong Memorial Park here. Haoyue Garden has a charming scenery, and the architecture in Ming Dynasty reflects the seascape and mountains, forming a natural picture.

3 Ancient Fort in Xiamen

Address: Hulishan Fort, No.2 Huandao Road, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Hulishan Fort is located in the protruding part of the promontory at the southeast end of Xiamen, close to Xiamen University, and is the product of China's Westernization Movement. It was founded in the 2th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (AD 1894).

The total area of the fort is more than 7, square meters, and the area of the castle is more than 13, square meters. It is divided into the war flat area, the barracks area and the back mountain area. Inside it, dark tunnels are built, and protective walls, ammunition depots, armory, official hall, observation hall at the top of the mountain and so on are built. The structure of the battery is semi-bunker and semi-city wall, which has the architectural style of Europe and China in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Tickets for the ancient battery: Book discount tickets online. 2 yuan

4 Nanputuo Temple

Address: Under the Wulaofeng in the south of Xiamen, Fujian Province

Nanputuo Temple is located under the Wulaofeng in the south of Xiamen Island, which is a famous Buddhist temple in southern Fujian and even the whole country. The whole temple complex is backed by Xiuqi peaks and adjacent to Xiamen University. Nanputuo Temple originated in the Tang Dynasty and was destroyed several times. It was rebuilt in the 23rd year of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty (1684). Because it is the same as Fusaiji of Putuo Mountain in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, and is located in the south of Putuo Mountain, it is named Nanputuo Temple.

Nanputuo Temple is huge, covering an area of 258, square meters and a building area of 21,27 square meters. The buildings in the temple include the Heavenly King Hall, the Ursa Major Hall (currently under repair, temporarily unable to visit), the Great Compassion Hall, and the Tibetan Classics Pavilion. The bell and drum tower, the newly-built charity building on the left and the Puzhao building on the right correspond to each other, which is magnificent.

5 Tianzhu Mountain

Address: Jimei Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park in the northwest of Xiamen, Fujian Province

Jimei Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park is located in the northwest of Xiamen, more than 3 kilometers away from the urban area, covering an area of more than 4, mu, with a forest coverage rate of 96.8%; Pinus massoniana is the main tree species in the arbor layer. Strange rocks and rocks are a major feature of the park. Xiantao Stone, Turtle Stone, Eagle Mouth Rock, Jushi Square, Eight Immortals Table, Qianzhang Rock, etc. arouse endless reverie. In this green world, five artificial reservoirs, such as five pearls, are embedded in the forest, clear as a mirror, and the water quality is sweet. It is fun to walk or fish on the shore.

The site of Zhenji Temple in the Tang Dynasty remains at the foot of Sunset Mountain, which is the first batch of cultural relics protection units in jimei district. According to the records of the only remaining temple foundations and stone tablets, the ancient temple is grand in architecture, with many monks and rich cane fields. According to historical records, Tang Xuanzong Lichen, the 13th emperor of the Tang Dynasty, studied here for three years. And leave behind the historical sites such as Yulong Pool, Yulong Bridge and Emperor's Well.

6 Jimei aoyuan

is located in the southeast corner of Jimei School Village. Aoyuan is divided into three parts: the porch, the Jimei Liberation Monument and the mausoleum of Mr. Chen Jiageng. Entering the park is a 5-meter-long porch, with 4 bluestone reliefs of ancient and modern historical figures engraved on the wall of the hatchback, and three-dimensional serial statues. Many figures are varied and vivid. And can carve various expressions of joy, anger, decline and joy. The red flag is as thin as a piece of paper and as thin as a pen. It is really a wonderful work and a miracle on earth.

Jimei liberation monument, located in the center of the garden. The monument is 28 meters high, majestic and towering. It is made of granite. On the front of the monument, there are seven characters of Mao Zedong's calligraphy: "Jimei Liberation Monument", and on the back, there is an inscription written by Mr. Chen Jiageng, with a total of 284 words. The monument has four floors, the third floor has eight levels, and the fourth floor has three levels, symbolizing the eight-year war of resistance and the three-year war of liberation. The stone column of the monument is engraved with all kinds of rare birds, monsters and exotic flowers and herbs. On the front of the monument is the relief of the first Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Conference, in which the party and state leaders took a group photo.

7 Haicang Bridge

Address: the middle of Xiamen West Port, Fujian Province

Haicang Bridge is located in the middle of Xiamen West Port, which is the third largest three-span fully floating steel box girder suspension bridge in the world and the first in Asia, and is known as the flying rainbow in the east. It is an inner bay bridge from Xiamen Island to Haicang, which has the functions of both highway and urban bridge. It is the second passage from Xiamen Island and directly connects Haicang District.

the total length of the bridge is 5926.572 meters, of which the main bridge is 314 meters. Its pylon adopts portal structure, and the structure of each part of the bridge column adopts curve modeling as the design concept, with smooth and soft lines, which is a fine work of art in the bridge. The silver-blue bridge reflects the blue sky, which looks like a rainbow lying on the waves, just like a jade belt lying on the sparkling sea. 11 strands of parallel steel wires, crossing the sky and hanging on the portal pylon, constitute a combination of strength and beauty. Especially when night comes, the white light of the bridge tower is like day, reflecting the neon light on the bridge, just like a dragon hovering above the sea, which is extremely beautiful.