When traveling to Xiamen alone, you must go to Gulangyu Island and its surrounding attractions.
Gulangyu Island is so famous that many friends come to Xiamen just for Gulangyu Island. This is a small island full of legends and romance. The beautiful villa buildings and the stories behind them are the most charming part of this small island. Gulangyu Island has complete tourism and living facilities, and there are many special tourist B&Bs and hotels. If you have enough time, it is recommended to stay on the island for one night. In the evening, when the number of tourists gradually decreases, it is a good time to experience the real Gulangyu Island.
In order to provide a better travel environment for tourists on Gulangyu Island, the number of people on the island every day has been controlled. Therefore, friends who plan to go to Gulangyu Island must remember to book their ferry tickets in advance through the relevant official platforms. Click Visiting the island during the boat ticket time will better help everyone plan their itinerary. Under normal circumstances, if you go early and return late, you can have a general understanding of Gulangyu Island in one day.
Other surrounding attractions include Xiamen University, which is known as the most beautiful campus in China. It is surrounded by mountains and seas, has a beautiful environment, and the quality of teaching is unparalleled. It is the best in the south. Nanputuo Temple is separated from Xiamen University by a wall. It is said that this temple was built by General Shi Lang to commemorate the soldiers who died in the battle to regain Taiwan. It enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is full of incense and is said to be very effective in making wishes.
If you want to visit Xiamen University, you now need to book a visit time on the school's official platform in advance. Only friends who have made a successful reservation can visit the school with their ID cards at the agreed time. Nanputuo Temple is open to the public free of charge and provides free incense. In addition, Wulao Peak itself, where the temple is located, is also a good place for mountain climbing. From the top of Wulao Peak, you can have a panoramic view of the Xiamen coast. If you have enough time, it is recommended to spend one day visiting these two places.
I would also like to recommend a road around the island. Through the Xiamen Marathon, this most beautiful track in China will once again be unveiled to the world. "Huandao Road", as the name suggests, is the road that goes around Xiamen Island. The most beautiful section is from Baicheng of Xiamen University to Wuyuan Bay. It contains Baicheng Beach, Zengcuo'an, Haiyuntai, Yefengzhai, and the Convention and Exhibition Center. , Guanyin Mountain, Lighthouse Park and other Xiamen’s most beautiful seaside scenery.
The best way to travel around the island is by "cycling". Along the way, mountains and seas depend on each other, and you can see beautiful scenery every step of the way. Spending a day riding all the way there, enjoying the seaside style of the most beautiful coastal tourist city, and having a close encounter with Xiamen will definitely be a wonderful memory.