Unlocking Xiamen's New Hidden Gem: A Day Trip to Mount Xianyue

Forget Gulangyu! Mount Xianyue is calling your name! 🌸 With its picturesque scenery and numerous photo spots, Mount Xianyue is definitely worth a visit! This day trip itinerary includes the Mountain & Sea Health Trail, Tianzhuyan Temple, and the Land God Temple. It's fun, photogenic, and a must-do! ✅ 📍 Stop 1: Mountain & Sea Health Trail It is recommended to arrive around 9:00 AM when the sunlight is soft and not too harsh, perfect for taking beautiful photos. You can enter from the East Gate of Xianyue Park, which leads directly to the amazing "Spiral Slope" of the Leisure Garden. Stroll along the trail, with lush green mountains on one side 🌳 and the bustling city on the other. Enjoy the sea breeze and the pleasant atmosphere. The entire route takes approximately 2–3 hours, so take your time and enjoy the scenery. 📍 Stop 2: Tianzhuyan Temple After descending from the Mountain & Sea Health Trail, it's about a 15-minute walk to Tianzhuyan Temple. Originally built during the Kangxi period, the temple has been rebuilt and now boasts an impressive scale with yellow walls and tiles, full of Southern Fujian style. If you're tired from walking, you can enjoy vegetarian cuisine at the Zhuyuan Pavilion Vegetarian Restaurant inside the temple, or buy some vegetarian pastries at Tianzhu Songfu Bakery. Sit under the corridor, sip tea, and relax. 📍 Stop 3: Land God Temple From Tianzhuyan Temple, it's about a 10-minute walk to the Land God Temple. This temple, originally built in the Song Dynasty, is very popular, and it is said to be very effective for seeking wealth and marriage. Don't forget to touch the Land God's golden ingot for good fortune, and you can also visit the Yue Lao Hall (God of Love) to pray for love. Outside the temple, there is a sea of flowers that bloom in different seasons, making it a beautiful spot for taking photos. Accommodation Recommendation 🏠: This time, I chose Le Meridien 🏨! It's nestled on the hillside of Mount Xianyue, surrounded by mountains and forests, making it a natural oxygen bar. The balconies of the rooms overlook the mountains, sea, and city, creating a picturesque view! The dining experience is also great, with a variety of restaurants and dishes! It's a 15-minute drive from the airport and close to popular attractions. There's also a shuttle bus to take you up and down the mountain, which is very thoughtful! 💡 Tips: 1. Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day for your trip to enjoy the best scenery. 2. Keep quiet in the temple and respect religious beliefs and customs. 3. The Mountain & Sea Health Trail is long, so if you have limited energy, you can choose to explore only a portion of it. 4. Remember to wear sunscreen.