Xianyue Mountain
Though Xianyue Mountain is not high in elevation, it is the boundary mountain of Siming Lake. The group of mountains climb from east to west and the top of the mountain is a fascinating view. It is the only scenic spot in Xiamen where you can have a bird's eye view of the lake and Simei from multiple viewpoints at the same time. It has a unique location on the island.
Climbing Xianyue Mountain can overlook Xiamen. Although it is not like the five mountains, you can enjoy the beauty of Xiamen Island, and you can see different scenery in different directions. Therefore, it is also the best place to see the city.
There are several entrances to Xianyue Mountain. You can enter from whichever entrance and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
It's a bit marvelous to overlook the city of Xiamen from the mountain road, enjoying this piece of pure land quietly amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, and getting rid of the worldly worries.
There are land temples and Guanyin Temple on the mountain, with a steady stream of incenses. With its beautiful scenery and fresh air, the mountain is also a great place to make tea and talk to the gods.
It is also an important entrance node for the Shanhai Trail, where many people usually exercise and walk.
Address: North side of Xianyue Road, Huli District, Xiamen City
Transportation: Guanyin Mountain Gate (East Gate):Metro Line 1, Fifty Shops Station, and bus stop SM City Plaza Station.
Qiaoyue Road Entrance (South Gate):The stations are Cultural Palace Station and Lianyue Road North Station. Please drive through this entrance. Parking is available at Cheonchukam Temple.
Simon: Outside the Dudong 2nd Elementary School, few people will go up the mountain through this gate except for the surrounding residents.
Neighboring Attractions:The entrance to Guanyin Temple is definitely one of the busiest places in north-central Xiamen. Next door is Xiamen's old shopping mall SM City Plaza. Want to eat and play anything. Bridge Road entrance is not far from the Xiamen Culture and Arts Center, where there are museums, libraries, science and technology museums. To the west, there is a meteorological park on Fo Mei Mountain.
Climbing entrance: you can climb the mountain from four directions: southeast, northwest, north and west. You can choose one of the four main entrances depending on your location. The south entrance is at the Lianyue intersection on Xianyue Road, the north entrance is east of the lakeside entrance to the Xianyue Tunnel, the east entrance is at the Guanyin Temple diagonally across from SM City Plaza, and the west entrance is next to Hehe Road. Of these, all entrances require walking up the mountain, except for the south entrance where you can drive up the mountainside.
Maoshen Mountain
Maoshen Mountain is located between Qianpu and Shiwan Scenic Area on Xiamen Island. The mountain has a hiking trail of nearly 6.5 kilometers in length.
After going up and around the hill from the back of Ruijing Xincun to the top, you can take in all of Deer Island, overlooking the Haicang Bridge, Wujianwan Bay, and the Little Golden Gate. Then meander along the tour path to the exit of Qianpu South. It can be used as an attraction during the trip and a good place to see Xiamen and climb the mountain. But it is also a test of physical strength. It's best to go together.
There are three entrances to the Mill Heart Mountain Fitness Road. The first entrance is behind Ruijing Xincun, next to Wenxing Road, Siming District People's Armed Forces Department, and next to the entrance steps of Ruijing Xincun. The words "Muxinshan Fitness Road" are engraved on it. Along the winding path, the strange rocks and various plants are reflected in the distant and near peaks.
The second entrance, with no obvious landmarks around it, needs to be found on your own. About 150 meters south of the intersection of Wenxing East Road and Wenxing Road, there is an intersection on the west side of the road. If you follow this road for a short distance, you will see a path leading to the mountain.
The third entrance, the start of the fitness track, is not too far from the second entrance. There is an intersection about 600 meters south of the intersection of Wenxing East Road and Wenxing Road. At this intersection heading west toward the Special Education Center, you'll find a nondescript dirt road leading up the hill. This is the entrance.
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What to see: strange rocks and ancient trees, climbing up the mountain, the big and small Golden Gate, and the scenery of the east coast of Xiamen Island.
Dongping Mountain
Dongping Mountain Park is a mountain park in the city center. The park is dominated by mountainous woodlands, with mountains, forests, rocks, water and temples each having its own characteristics. It is a relatively complete natural tourist area on Xiamen Island. Dongping Mountain Park is located in the middle of the southern mountain range of Xiamen Island. Dongping Mountain, Wucun Mountain, Panwei Mountain, Dacuo Mountain, Guanyin Mountain and other peaks are linked together to form the largest "green lung" on Xiamen Island.
The peaks and valleys are crisscrossed with the danger of cliffs and the beauty of valleys, making it a quiet place in the downtown area. It is also known as the "Island Road in the Sky", where you can overlook the sea from a high place from time to time.
Standing in such a downtown, the foot of the mountain is two worlds. In terms of scenery, there are fresh mountain scenery and leisurely reservoirs rarely found in big cities, "strange slopes" with rocks rolling upwards, flower streams with flowers everywhere, Meihailing is not only a new gathering place for petty-bourgeois white-collar workers, but also a backyard garden where old Xiamenites love to stroll.
Located halfway up Dongping Mountain, Meihailing is a great place for all seasons. Walking on the mountain path, breathing fresh air, you can see colorful flowers and trees everywhere. Wooden chairs and pavilions can be found everywhere along the path. If you are tired, you can rest too.
The Upper Reservoir Park has a wide view. At a glance, you can see large lawns, vast waters and rolling hills. Trails wrap around the waters and through the park's mountains, perfect for long walks or runs.
The "Strange Slope" is located on the road leading from Buntong to the palace. As the saying goes, "water flows downhill". Here, you can feel the sensation of going uphill automatically when the car is turned off. This marvelous poor man's sight attracts many curious people to drive or ride here to experiment.
"Rolling Egg Valley", located at the southern foot of Dongping Mountain, is named "Rolling Egg Valley" because of the ancient mountain building movement that piled up a large number of huge egg-shaped rocks as if they were giant eggs rolling in the valley. It has become an excellent site for rock climbers and a very popular outdoor sports place for Xiamen outdoor enthusiasts.
Address: Dongping Mountain, Siming District, Xiamen City
Opening time: All day.
Route: Three roads on Dongping Mountain:
Dongping Mountain Road, near Dongpu Road, the earliest developed, passing through Dongping Mountain Village and Jiao Mountain Village, with the most complete commerce.
Zenglu Mountain, because of the peculiar slopes, Meihailing famous attractions, because the slope is high traffic jam is very popular, the old mountain guests are avoided on weekends.
Xilin East Road up the mountain, passing through Dongshan Reservoir, Dongshan Village, Observation Deck. Xilin East Road is a beautiful and varied scenery, the most suitable for climbing and sightseeing.
The intersection of the three routes is the Dongpingshan Road junction, where numerous planting bases, farmhouses, lodgings, themed clubhouses or villas are gathered, which can serve as a resting place for you to tour the mountain.
Foxtail Mountain
Huwei Mountain Park is located in the western part of Xiamen Island. Although not in the center of Xiamen City, but at the junction of the Simei Lake. Geographical advantage, the balance of this piece is now! Adjacent to the international cruise terminal in the west, north of the bay park and lake; about West Xianyue.
The entire park covers 70.64 hectares and is built on a mountain. The mountain extends from southwest to northeast and consists of nine peaks, namely Tai Po Shan, Elephant Trunk Hill, Guan Ren Shan, Phoenix Hill, Che Fung Shan, Wu Hang Shan, Fuding Shan, Kwun Yum Shan and Seven Star Hill. The main peak is 139.45 meters above sea level, a natural oxygen bar with lush greenery and beautiful scenery.
The Xiamen Meteorological Bureau is located in the park, and on the mountain there is the Pearl Tower, the Weather Station and the Observation Deck.
Address: Hubin Middle Road, Siming District, Xiamen City
Mingzhu Tower: free admission for annual card users (including Xiamen Hess Meteorological Storytelling Museum); 45 yuan per person for the dome experience (special price of 25 yuan per person for annual card users)
Opening time: 8:00-17:30 (annual card needs to be exchanged before 17:00)
Tel: 0592- 5595353
Transportation:
Flat route: take the bus to Binbei Zhongxing Station, walk
Jinbang Mountain
Jinbang Mountain, located next to the train station, has been developed into Jinbang Park, is Xiamen's old - Jinbang fishing rock. Jimbang Park is now not only Jimbang Hill, but also covers 860,000 square meters of Thousand Hills, Jinting Hill and Tianshi Hill. It has been unified into one park and is part of the Gulangyu-Shiwan National Scenic Area.
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The park has four scenic spots: Zulu on the seashore, Mist on the stone clumps, Fragrance on the green valleys, and Spring Shade on the ancient paths. Stone bush on the fog, spring shade on the ancient road is common, green valley floating fragrance independent of the Zizhulin Temple is located in the Jinbang Mountain.
The whole Jimbang Mountain is not high, mountain trails criss-cross. You can walk freely and you can easily visit all the hills. The mausoleum of Chen Huacheng, a famous anti-British general of the Qing Dynasty, is also in the park. After walking the hills you can continue to play towards the south towards Zizhulin Temple, during which you will pass a footbridge.
Below are the tracks of the train station, a good viewpoint for those who like to see trains. After crossing the bridge, walk along the main road for 600 meters and you'll see Zizhulin Temple.
The Zizhulin Temple is the women's section of the Minnan Buddhist College (the men's section is at Nanputuo Temple). This temple was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The earliest legend is that a villager named Wu dug for treasure and called it "Baoshan Rock". The temple built on the rock was a success, and there was a spring on the edge of the rock. Song Yusuke borrowed the spring to quench his thirst and called it "Sacred Spring". It is one of the four famous springs in Heshan, "Baoshan Sacred Spring".
Address: No. 848, Xiahe Road, Siming District, Xiamen City
Transportation:
The bus stops around the attraction are Jimbang Park Station, or you can take the BRT to the railway station or Ershi Station.
The nearest subway stations around the scenic spot are Wenzao Station and Hubin East Road Station, both of which are not very close, about 800-1000 meters.
Beichen Mountain
Beichen Mountain, located in the northeastern corner of Wuxian Township, Tong'an District, is one of the 20 famous scenic spots in Xiamen, with beautiful natural landscapes, a long history of humanities, and many myths and legends. It is a tourist attraction integrating ecological sightseeing, folklore picking, religious pilgrimage, barbecue and tea tasting.
October is the best time to climb the mountain! Now, come to Beichen Mountain, look far away, Jane a trip to see the autumn high, everything is abundant, the forest of a thousand mountains are dyed. Is a picturesque scenery, suitable for you to take three or five partners to climb the mountains and see the distance, self-cultivation of temperament.
Address: Tongan District, Wuxian Township, North Mountain Rock
Tickets: 25 yuan (with an annual card, free of attractions tickets)
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00-16:30 weekends: 9: 00-17: 00.
Telephone: 0592-7232155
Transportation: Take the 602 bus to the Beichen Mountain Scenic spot.
Jinguang Lake
Reminder: Tongan Guangjin Lake Scenic Area will be closed from November 6th!
Widely known as the "southern Fujian West Shuangbanna" known as the Guangjin Lake, the original forest natural ecological landscape as the main body of the set of forest tourism, humanities tourism, ecotourism in one, fully demonstrated the "beauty in nature, the beauty of the original" features.
The dense forests and cool mountain winds allow you to feel the quietness and coolness of the deep forests, breathe the fresh and pleasant air, and enjoy the endless fun of the "Forest Oxygen Bar".
There are high mountains and dense forests, ancient trees, thick shade, vegetation coverage of more than 95.7%. "There is no heat in summer and no cold in winter, just like a natural oxygen bar given by nature. It gives people a feeling of quietness and coolness, and even the breath is cool after taking a deep breath.
Address: Neitian Village, Lianhua Town, Tong'an District
Tickets: 25 yuan
Xiamen Tourism Annual Card (Outdoor Sports Card) service: free of the attractions (programs) entrance fee
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Tel: 0592-7193333; 0592-755755555
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These are the main transportation routes for the Xiamen Tourism Annual Card. >Transportation:
Self-driving: Self-driving navigation to Guangjin Lake Scenic Area.
Tourist Bus Line:
Tongan Tourism Line 2:Tongan Fantian Temple-Guangjin Lake Scenic Area
Fantian Temple Station Departure Time: 09:00, 11:10, 15:30.
Guangjin Lake Station Departure Time: 10:05, 14:25, 17:00.
BRT Route: Tongan BRT Terminal, Lehai Station , Tongan Tourism Line 2, leading to scenic spots.
Xiangshan
Xiangshan Rock Scenic Spot A
And Xiangshan Rock Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, brilliant and fragrant. The temple was built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127) and served as the ancestor of Qing Shui. At its peak, there were hundreds of monks and nuns. It is the largest temple in Xiang'an and a holy place of pilgrimage in Xiamen, Kinmen and its neighboring areas.
There are many attractions around Xiangshan Temple. In front of the temple, there are precious stone carvings from the Song Dynasty, Song Dynasty cloud water patterns, Qing Dynasty plaques and inscriptions.
The temple of Lord Huiwen is located on the left side of Xiangshan Rock. During the reign of Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Hui, the magistrate of Tong'an County, inspected Xiangshan Mountain. In order to celebrate Zhu's academic achievements, commemorate Zhu's contribution, and inherit Zhu's legacy, he advocated the construction of Xiangshan Academy, also known as "Xiangshan Academy".
When walking down from Xiangshan, it didn't take long for the car to turn left into a village. The houses in the village have high peaked eaves. This is Lutang Village, one of the "Ten Most Beautiful Villages" in Fujian. The village is bordered by the Jiu Xi River to the west and the Golden Sea to the south, and is only a short distance away from Kinmen.
The beauty of Lutang lies in the "three treasures of Lutang" - the ancient trees, the ancient houses and the ancient theater."
Address: Xiangshan Scenic Area, Xiangshan Road, Xiangan District, Xiamen City
Transportation:
Public ****Transportation: take a bus to Chenzan Station and get off, and walk 3 kilometers to Xiangshan. Or take a bus to Caitang Station (Xiangan) and get off, then walk about 2 kilometers to Xiangshan; or take a bus to Maolin Community Station, then walk or bike to Xiangshan.
By car: just navigate to Xiangshan Scenic Spot in Xiangan.
Tianzhushan
Xiamen Tianzhushan National Forest Park is located in the state-owned Tianzhushan Forest Farm in the northwest of Xiamen suburb, 36 kilometers from Xiamen city and 35 kilometers from Zhangzhou. The Fuzhou-Zhangzhou Expressway passes through the south side, making the transportation very convenient. Tianzhushan Forest Park covers a total area of 2,651 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 96.8%; Horsetail Pine is the main tree species in the layer. The area has undulating peaks, mostly above 700 meters, with the highest peak, Tianzhu Mountain, at 933 meters above sea level, and the second highest peak, Xianling Banner, at 916 meters above sea level.
It is known as the "back garden of Xiamen". Tianzhushan Forest Park's forest coverage is nearly 97%, and basically there are vegetation trees everywhere. There are many kinds of plants and rich animal resources. In addition, there are strange rocks and bamboo sea, and the main attractions are Tianzhu Lake, Liang Er Lake, Hao Yue Lake, Longmen Temple, White Bamboo Garden, Yulong Bridge and so on.
Tianzhu Mountain is rich in natural resources and has fascinating scenery. In spring, the mountain flowers are colorful; in summer, the mountain slopes are green and cool; in autumn, the red leaves are like fire and the wild fruits are fragrant, so the place is picturesque in all seasons.
Tianzhu Mountain is sometimes filled with small wild animals such as squirrels, golden pheasants and civets, which give people an ancient, primitive, natural and fresh feeling.
Here is a special mention of Xianling Flag Peak, which is located on the border between Xiamen City and Changtai County, Gunkou Town, Jimei District, northeast of Tianzhu Mountain. Although the mountain is not high, but due to the large vertical drop, the top of the mountain stands many boulders, magnificent. Standing here and looking around, the mountain is very beautiful, the scenery is very beautiful. The whole island of Xiamen comes into your eyes, and you can also see Zhangzhou, Tong'an and Zhongshan from all sides.
This mountain has become a favorite of many outdoor enthusiasts because of its location, convenient transportation, challenging nature and free access to the public, making it a very classic outdoor route around Xiamen.
Transportation:
Take Metro Line 2, get off at Tianzhushan Station and take Exit 1. Take the bus to "Tianzhushan East Gate Station", drive to "Xiamen Tianzhushan Scenic Area East Gate" or "West Gate", and follow the navigation.
Qingjiao Ciji Ancestral Palace
Qingjiao Ciji Ancestral Palace is located at the entrance of Qingjiao Village, Qishan, Haicang. It was founded in the Southern Song Dynasty. It is the largest place of folk belief and an important historical and cultural monument in Xiamen. Its followers are spread all over Southeast Asia, Fujian and Taiwan, so it is also known as the "First Ciji Palace of Fujian and Taiwan".
When you arrive at the Ciji Ancestral Court of the Green Church, you can
After visiting the buildings around the main hall of the shrine, return to the square and enter the mountain gate. A long Chinese medicine corridor extends all the way to the top of the hill behind the Ciji Palace, which is the central axis of the entire Ciji Palace scenic area.
All the way up, the famous Chinese Medicine Corridor runs through the central axis of the entire Ciji Shrine Scenic Area, consisting of 811 steps with a height difference of 127.05 meters, the steepest slope of 28 degrees, the highest step of 16.3 centimeters, and the lowest step of 12 centimeters. The steepest part of this corridor has more than 450 steps, more than twice as many as the 200 steps in Nanjing's Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
There aren't many steps here, but they're dense and steep, and it's exhausting.
When you ascend to the top of the steps, the top of the promenade, the summit of Qishan Mountain, which is 148 meters above sea level, you can see the majestic Bao Sheng Da Di, who looks down on the earth, showing his great spirit of practicing medicine and helping the world, and universalizing all sentient beings.
When you reach the top of the mountain, you can look back and have a wide view, especially in the southwest, overlooking the majestic Xiamen-Zhangzhou Bridge.
Address:
Transportation Tips:
Bus: Take the bus to "Ciji East Palace Station" and get off at the main entrance.
By car: navigate to "Qingjiao Ciji East Palace".
Caijianwei Mountain
Caiwei Mountain is 382 meters high and is also known as Dayan Mountain and Daozhao Mountain. In addition to temples, there are monasteries, reservoirs, strange rocks, caves, ancient roads and village houses. Which is the richest mountain in Shanghai? The view from the top of the mountain overlooking Xiamen Island is one of the highlights.
In 2014, Caijianwei Mountain was developed into the Caijianwei Mountain Ecological Park. The park is divided into three areas from bottom to top, namely Caixian Spring, Summer Flowers Full of Paths, and Autumn and Winter Stacks of Colors. The park's most popular landscape is the Wukou Reservoir halfway up the mountain and the sea of flowers next to it. This sea of flowers covers an area of 50 acres, and all kinds of flowers bloom throughout the year. In addition to the Sea of Flowers, the park's landscaped walkways connect various gardens and landscaped terraces, all named after the 24 solar terms. No matter what time of year you go, you can have a different harvest.
From the foot of Caijimao Mountain, go up the mountain along South Weather Road and North Weather Road. From the foot of the mountain to the bottom, there are two road gates. Take a short walk to reach the location of the viaduct.
This viaduct wraps around the mountainside and looks like a dancing ribbon from the foot of the mountain. At night, the night lights are lit up like a flying rainbow hanging over the mountainside.
Standing on the bridge, you can see the skyscrapers and the mountain roads in a haze, a grandeur that dwarfs all other mountains in the sky.
Caiwei Mountain is about 400 meters above sea level. The radar building of "Tianyu Boat" was built at the top of the mountain. Climb up the viaduct and you'll find the "Tianyu Boat", surrounded by a small plaza and a variety of recreational and green walkways.
Caiwi has unique landscapes, such as the Shifengyan Temple Sky Lake, strange rocks and 18 caves. The sunrise and sunset here are also worth seeing, with the unique beauty of the mountain rhythms.
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Traffic Tips:
Take Metro Line 2 to Maqing Road Station, cross the road from Exit 1, turn right and walk straight for about 5 minutes (navigable).