Xiamen is composed of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island and the coastal parts on the north bank of Jiulong River, backed by Zhangzhou and Quanzhou, and it is a scenic harbor city in southeast China. Xiamen is located in the subtropical zone, with a subtropical monsoon climate, which is mild and rainy, with no heat in summer and no cold in winter. The average annual temperature is 21℃, the sun is abundant, flowers and trees flourish all year round, and it is known as the "sea garden".
Within the island: Putuo, Xiamen University, Baicheng Beach, Hulishan Fort and the first line around the island
The reason for recommendation is that Xiamen University is really beautiful, especially in the smog after rain and sunset, which are the most beautiful times of Xiamen University. After the rain, the Lotus Lake and the top of Lingyun Dormitory in the distance are shrouded in rain and fog. The phoenix trees in the sunset are blooming with large pieces of flowers, and everything is golden. Listening to the music on the radio, I think of my school days and have to admit that this is the most beautiful campus in southern China. There is also a reservoir on the mountain of Xiamen University, and the scenery is also very good. Moreover, standing in the position of the reservoir, you can actually see the distant sea and sunset. Baicheng Beach has brought countless romantic memories to generations of Xiamen University people. It's really love in Xiamen University! On the road around the island, you can also enjoy the sunshine and sea breeze while riding a bike.
Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu Tourist Area is one of the 35 ace scenic spots in China. Whenever you visit Xiamen, it is a must-see place. Gulangyu Island is a small island across the sea from Xiamen Island, with an area of only 1.91 square kilometers, which is under the jurisdiction of Xiamen City. Gulangyu Island was originally named Yuanshazhou, but it was changed to its present name in the Ming Dynasty because there was a sea cave in the south of Haixi, which was hit by waves and sounded like a drum.
The coastline of the island twists and turns, and natural bathing beaches with gentle slopes and fine sand are surrounded by fantastic rocks. The island is lush with flowers and birds, and all kinds of buildings are well preserved in Gulangyu, so it is called "World Architecture Expo".
Travel tip: You must do a good job of sun protection. The sun there is vicious and spicy. It is best to avoid noon and go out early in the morning or at dusk. Also, it is easy to get angry in Xiamen. I solemnly recommend the herbal tea of the local Guanghua Pharmacy, which is cooked by the pharmacy every day. It contains licorice, which can reduce the fire. I suggest that you bring an empty bottle and fill it with it.
Nanputuo Temple
Nanputuo Temple is under the five old peaks in the south of Xiamen Island. Founded in the Tang Dynasty, it is one of the Buddhist resorts in southern Fujian. Inside the temple, the Heavenly King Hall, the Ursa Hall and the Great Compassion Hall are beautifully constructed and magnificent. Each hall is dedicated to Maitreya, the Buddha of the Third World, Guanyin with a Thousand Hands, the Four Heavenly Kings and the Eighteen Arhats. The Buddhist cultural relics in the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion are rich and colorful, including classics, Buddha statues, bronze bells of the Song Dynasty, ancient books, etc. The bloody book The Lotus Sutra and He Chaozong's famous white porcelain Guanyin are the most valuable. There are many inscriptions around the temple. The famous ones are the inscription stone carvings of chandy and Shen Yourong in Wanli of Ming Dynasty and the imperial tablet of Qingganlong. The cliff behind the temple is carved with the word "Buddha", which is 1 feet high and 1 feet wide. Five peaks stand behind the temple, with lush pines and bamboos and beautiful rocks and valleys. It is called "Five Old Lingxiao" and is one of the eight great scenic spots in Xiamen.
Xiamen University
Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader and praised by Comrade Mao Zedong as "the flag of overseas Chinese and the glory of the nation". It is the first university founded by overseas Chinese in the modern history of education in China. Built in 1924, it is surrounded by mountains and seas, with Nanputuo Temple on one side and the seaside and Hulishan Fort on the other. The campus is very beautiful, with attractions such as Furong Lake and Lover Valley Reservoir. The atmosphere is quiet and romantic, so there is a saying that "love is in Xiamen University". Most of the old buildings in Xiamen University were built by Mr. Chen Jiageng's son-in-law, with clear water walls and glazed roofs, which are very distinctive. They are called "wearing a suit and a hat" (a metaphor for the combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles), especially the Jiannan Auditorium and the winding field, which are quite magnificent. The study and life scenes of students and monks constitute a unique world view of Xiamen University campus and its surrounding areas, which can't be seen elsewhere.
Hulishan Fort
Hulishan Fort is located on the coast of Hulishan in the southwest of Xiamen Island. It was built in the 17th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1891), and it took five years to build it. The foundation of the stockade wall is made of black camphor tree juice, lime, glutinous rice and sediment. The most famous gun on the battery was a giant gun purchased from Krupp Arsenal in Germany at that time. It has been well preserved so far, with an effective range of 646 meters, and it took 52, silver to buy it. The gun also hit an invading Japanese warship at the beginning of the Anti-Japanese War. In September, 1997, the Glory Treasure Museum was set up in Hulishan Fort. A small gun on display was made by the Portuguese in the 13th century. It is 11 cm long, weighs .22 kg and has a diameter of 2.4 cm. It is the smallest gun in the world. In this way, Hulishan Fort has the largest and smallest guns in the world today.
Gulangyu Island Ring Road
Island Ring Road was newly opened in 1987. It starts from the Ferry Square, passes through the main scenic spots, and then returns to the Ferry Square from the west to complete a tour around the island. It not only has its own scenery, but also allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the blue sky and blue sea while browsing the natural scenery of the island, and connects many scenic spots on the island into one, bringing visitors ever-changing scenery and endless reverie. Huandao Road is located in the southeast of Xiamen Island. It starts from the ferry terminal, passes through Hulishan Fort, Zeng Cuo An Village and Baishi Fort to Xitou, travels along Huangcuo Coast, and then enters the sea at Broadcast Mountain and Shiweitou, and crosses the exhibition center at the extension of Qianpu and Lianqian Road. Then cross the beach until Xiangshan, Hecuo and Wutong, and go straight into the pier, with a total length of 31 kilometers. A section of the coast from Xiamen University to Qianpu, about 9 kilometers long, is called the golden coastline, which is a seaside green corridor integrating tourism, sightseeing and leisure.
Jimei School Village
"Jimei School Village" is the general name of various schools and cultural institutions in Jimei. It was founded by Mr. Chen Jiageng in 1913, and it cost more than 1 million yuan before and after, and it is well-known in Southeast Asia. After decades of development, at present, Jimei School Village has a total construction area of more than 1, square meters and has more than 1, teachers and students. Learning villages include Xiamen Fisheries College, Jimei Maritime College, Fujian Institute of Physical Education, Jimei Teachers College, Jimei Finance College and other universities, as well as secondary schools, primary and secondary schools, kindergartens and nurseries. Besides the school buildings, there are auditoriums, swimming pools, gymnasiums, cinemas, hospitals, sailing clubs and so on. The scale is grand and the equipment is perfect, which is rare in China. Jimei Xuecun was founded under the personal guidance of Mr. Chen Jiageng. Because the building of Xuecun blends Chinese and Western styles, it has become a symbol of Jimei. In particular, the Daonan Building of Jimei Middle School, the Nanxun Building of Jimei Overseas Chinese School and the teaching building of the Maritime College are towering or soaring, and the buildings are full of personality.