The Most Beautiful Downhill Mountain-Sea Trail in Xiamen in Autumn

It's the weekend again! I recommend everyone take the kids on a mountain-sea trail trip, which is undoubtedly our most beautiful hiking route of the year! Sharing this essential easy route, no stress with kids. ✨ Route Information ▪️ Start: D18 Entrance (accurate location, easy to taxi) ▪️ End: Tianquan Trail Plaza (direct access to Huandao Road) ▪️ Total length: about 5km+ ▪️ Duration: slow walk with kids + photo stops, about 2.5 hours ▪️ Feature: all downhill, stroller-friendly 🎬 Scenic Highlights Along the Way 1️⃣ Forest Prelude | D18 Section Entering the trail, you are surrounded by towering trees and greenery. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light like a scene from a Studio Ghibli animation. Photos【2-3】 2️⃣ Overlooking the Secret Realm | Shangli Reservoir Viewing Platform Visually stunning‼️ Beautiful‼️ The entire emerald-colored lake bay and forest are in full view, a grandeur that no camera can fully capture. Photo【4】 3️⃣ Mountain-Sea Symphony | Pan Gui Tower The soul of the trail. The winding path extends out over the sea, where mountain, sea, and city harmoniously unite. The tower’s name carries deep meaning; opposite is TW, longing for return! Longing for return! Photo【15】 4️⃣ Final Highlight | Tianquan Trail Plaza At the trail’s end, the unbeatable sea view of Huandao Road greets you. The deep blue sea and winding road instantly evoke the feeling of California’s Pacific Coast Highway, full of vacation vibes. Photos【16-17】 👣 Parent-Child Hiking Experience ✨ Fun factor: My daughter was deeply attracted by the small colorful paintings along the way (fire hydrants, stones), like completing a treasure hunt. Photo【13】 ✨ Drinks & Ice Cream Spot: Near Pan Gui Tower there is a vendor selling the popular big gluten ice cream, which motivated my daughter to walk a few more steps 😂 Photos【6-7】 -✨ Seasonal Special: The Chinese tallow trees bloom with two-colored flowers in autumn, adding a romantic filter to the whole journey. Photos【8-11】 📝 Practical Tips - Navigate to 🔍 “D18 Entrance,” the key to an easy experience. - Recommended to start in the afternoon to enjoy both soft daylight and romantic sunset. (If going in the morning, prepare sun protection as walking facing the sun can be dazzling) - The endpoint is right at Huandao Road; if you have energy, you can take the kids to the music plaza or the beach to play. “The most beautiful scenery in Xiamen is indeed all free.” — After this hike, I truly agree with this saying.