Is it more fun to travel to Guilin or Gulangyu Island in Xiamen?

Go to Xiamen because the attractions in Xiamen are more interesting.

1. Gulangyu Island

Every city has one or two most famous attractions, and Xiamen’s is Gulangyu Island. Located in the southwest corner of Xiamen Island, it is only separated from Xiamen City by the 600-meter-wide Lujiang River and can be reached in 5 minutes by ferry. Gulangyu Island is known as the "Garden on the Sea". It is like spring all year round and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. It is said to be one of the most highly regarded travel destinations among literary and artistic young people.

2. Firefly Theme Park

Located in Yiqing Valley, Wenzeng Road, Xiamen, it is the first firefly theme park in the country. It is a good place with scattered mountains and rivers, hidden by jungles. Tens of thousands of fireflies have been cultured

3. Nanputuo Temple and Wulaofeng

It is located under the Wulaofeng in the south of Xiamen Island, close to the main gate of Xiamen University, so it can be arranged Tour on the same day. The layout of Nanputuo Temple is three halls and seven halls, facing south and facing the mountains. Its architectural style has unique southern Fujian characteristics.

The stone carving with the word "Buddha" on the cliff behind the temple is one foot four feet high and one foot wide, which is spectacular. The incense here is very strong, it is said to be a very efficacious temple, and there is an endless stream of tourists. Behind Nanputuo Temple is the Wulao Peak. From the top, you can have a panoramic view of the mountains, winds and sea waves. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Xiamen.

The five hilltops, towering in the sky, look like five old men with white hair and beards who have experienced the vicissitudes of life, looking up at the vast sea. Climb straight up the rock and you will have a panoramic view of the beautiful Xiamen University campus and Xiamen Port. It is free to go up to Wulaofeng from behind Nanputuo Temple. You can also go up from Xiamen Wanshi Botanical Garden, but tickets are required.

4. Huandao Road and Baicheng Beach

This is Xiamen’s coastal corridor integrating tourism, leisure and entertainment, with beautiful scenery. Huandao Road is the main track of the Xiamen International Marathon. , the total journey is 31 kilometers, and the road width is 44-60 meters. There are many places to rent bicycles on the road around the island. Single, double, and multi-person covered vehicles are available. Generally, single bicycles cost 10 yuan per hour.

It is recommended to rent a bicycle and ride around the island road. Listening to the waves and the gentle sea breeze is a beautiful enjoyment.