Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport 51 min
Guningtou Battle Museum (55 min) South Putuo Temple (57 min) Tang Dynasty–era Buddhist temple in spacious landscaped grounds featuring terraces, pools & pagodas. Haoyueyuan (1 hr 16) Hi Heaven (1 hr 14) Gulangyu International Calligraphic Carving Museum (1 hr 13) Wanshi Botanical Garden (58 min) 日光岩景区 (1 hr 11) Hulishan Cannon Fort (56 min) Sizable, historic fortress with numerous cannons, plus history exhibits & sweeping ocean views. Shuzhuang Garden (1 hr 15) Built in 1913, this seaside villa features ornate gardens with bridges & a piano museum. Xiamen University Baicheng (54 min) Gulangyu Piano Museum (1 hr 13) Vintage Steinways, gold-plated & self-playing instruments, displayed in a tranquil seaside pavilion. Xiamen Undersea World (1 hr 13) Classic aquarium with a massive octopus sculpture outside & a popular show with trained sea lions. 白鹭洲公园 (45 min) Gulangyu (1 hr 9) Snug island for pedestrians only, offering beaches, tranquil trails & charming architecture. |