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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Zhangping [2025]
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Kulangsu
4.4
/5
51705 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 1.07
Based on 5,737 reviews
Gulangyu Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Taste authentic Hokkien snacks on Kulangsu
Regular diverse concerts held
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If you don't visit these attractions on Gulangyu Island, you don't need to buy a package ticket. The most expensive one in this vote is Sunlight Rock. It's not too difficult to climb Sunlight Rock, but you can get there in 20 minutes to half an hour. The main thing is that you can see the whole view of Gulangyu Island. It's best to arrange your time, otherwise you won't be able to visit all the attractions in these packages.
Always set aside a day for Gulangyu Island. Luckily, the sky was clear. The only drawback is that you should not come here in summer, as it is extremely hot!!! There is almost everything on the island. The commercial tourism culture is very mature, and the scenery is beautiful. It is suitable for stopping by the sea to watch and take pictures.
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Xiamen Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
15151 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 6.39
Based on 249 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 25, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Exotic Flowers and Trees: Trending Spot
40,000 sq ft rare cacti
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The design is very unique, and there are many kinds of flowers and plants inside. The Desert Botanical Garden is worth recommending. The various cacti look very spectacular, the transportation is also very convenient, and the tour guides are also very enthusiastic. It is a good place for parents and children.
Xiamen Botanical Garden is worth a visit. It is a 5A tourist attraction and it is really big. We chose to take a sightseeing bus, but I think the most worthwhile thing to see is the sightseeing elevator. The scenery is really beautiful. I took a lot of photos there and I really felt that the scenery was very beautiful.
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Zhonggu Cable Car
4.6
/5
6523 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 17.03
Based on 14 reviews
Zhongshan Road Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 25-110, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
82 cabins reduce wait time
3280 ft skywalk for Zhonggu & Drum Hills
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The whole journey of the Bell and Drum Cableway takes about 40 minutes. It takes about 5 minutes to get there from the path next to the Botanical Garden. You need to grab tickets in advance if you book online. If you are unlucky and don't get the time you want, don't worry. You can queue up offline. The cableway operator will release some remaining tickets according to the passenger flow of the day. It is highly recommended. Adults are 80 yuan per ticket. If you cancel, you need to pay a 10% handling fee.
I have brought my children to Xiamen for vacation and summer vacation for two consecutive years. I came here to take the cableway. The scenery is very good. If possible, it is recommended to stay in the surrounding Xiamen Hotel. It is about ten minutes' walk to the Botanical Garden and the Bell and Drum Cableway. Take a bus to Nanputuo (Xiamen University). Take a bus across the street and go directly to it. You can take bus No. 32 or No. 100. It is very cheap and fast.
This attraction is worth a visit. I went to the 18 scenic spots on the mountain with my children. It was raining heavily and I hid in the rain for a while. The scenery down the mountain is still good. If you have the opportunity to see it in the evening when the sun sets, it should be very beautiful.
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Pingtan Island
4.7
/5
1314 reviews
8.2
Based on 49 reviews
Longwangtou Beach/Downtown | >100 km from downtown
Address: In Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, south of Minjiang Estuary, 128 kilometers away from Fuzhou, and only 68 nautical miles away from Hsinchu Port of Taiwan Province in the east.
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Unique coastal erosion landscapes
Explore 36-Leg Lake & more
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During the sunny holiday, I embarked on a journey to Pingtan Island. Pingtan Island, like a shining pearl, is inlaid on the shore of the vast East China Sea. With its unique island scenery and rich cultural heritage, it attracts the attention of countless tourists.
The moment I set foot on Pingtan Island, the fresh sea breeze blew in my face, with the salty smell of sea water, which made people feel relaxed and happy. Walking along the coastline, the golden beach is delicate and soft, as if stepping on a carpet carefully woven by nature. On the beach, shells are dotted in various shapes, some like small and exquisite fans, some like delicate spirals, and some like crystal clear gems, scattered in the sand, waiting for tourists to discover and appreciate. I couldn't help but bend down, pick up shells one by one, carefully look at their unique textures, and feel this precious gift given by the sea.
Not far away, the sea is sparkling, and waves one after another gently hit the beach, making a "rustling" sound, like a melodious music. I couldn't wait to run to the beach, letting the waves wet my trouser legs, feeling the coolness and gentleness of the sea water. When the waves receded, shallow water marks were left on the beach, like footprints left by the sea, and like ink paintings casually painted by nature on the beach.
The natural beauty of Pingtan Island is intoxicating, and the cultural relics on the island are even more fascinating. The ancient stone houses are scattered on the island in an orderly manner. These stone houses have stood firmly after years of baptism. The walls of the stone houses are covered with ivy, and the traces of time have left deep and shallow marks on them. Walking into the stone house, it seems to have traveled through time and space and returned to that quiet and simple era. In the stone house, the villagers still live a simple and leisurely life. They are hospitable and have simple smiles on their faces, which makes people feel a long-lost warmth and kindness.
During the few days on Pingtan Island, I fully enjoyed the gifts of nature and felt the unique charm of the island. Every scene here is like a beautiful painting, which makes people dazzled; every experience here is like a moving poem, which makes people have endless aftertaste. Pingtan Island, this beautiful and magical place, left me with unforgettable memories and made me fall in love with this land deeply.
Pingtan Island is the blue tears dream island of Fujian!
As the closest place to Taiwan from the mainland, it has both the same ring road as Kenting and the unique stone house fishing village.
From April to August, the beach will flash blue fluorescence at night, like stepping on the starry sky, so beautiful that it makes people scream!
The colorful stone houses in Beigang Village are super photogenic, the Changjiangao windmill field is amazing for taking sunset photos, and the trailing beach in Xiangbi Bay looks like an elephant drinking water from aerial photography.
You can play around the island by renting an electric car. The glass plank road in the northern ecological corridor hangs over the sea, which is exciting and film-making.
The seafood is so cheap that you can cry. You can eat Pingtan snacks such as good luck (Xianmishi) and forever (fried dumplings) elsewhere.
It is recommended to avoid the peak season in July and August, otherwise the price of the homestay will double and you can't book it.
Sunscreen must be welded on your face, and the sea breeze + ultraviolet rays will make you three degrees darker in minutes.
This island is so close and so fairy, you can take the high-speed rail on weekends and go!
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Wuyishan National Park
4.6
/5
11802 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 14.90
Based on 465 reviews
Wuyishan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: Wuyishan National Tourism Resort, Nanping City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Rafting & climbing at Wuyi
360° view of Nine-Bend Stream
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There is Mount Tai in the north and Mount Wuyi in the south. The Dahongpao in Wuyi Mountain is truly worthy of its reputation. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the tea derivatives are also very good. The Dahongpao milk tea tastes quite good, you can try it.
Wuyi Mountain has beautiful scenery and is very convenient to take the express rail. It happened to be during the 51 period when all public transportation was free of charge. Fujian is really hospitable. Wuyi Mountain tea is worth recommending and tasting. The only drawback is that the steps down the mountain are not flat enough.
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Yunshuiyao Scenic Area
4.4
/5
3637 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 25.11
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town | 76.7 km from downtown
Phone 400-888-5111
Address: 607 County Road, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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It was raining when I went there🌧There weren't many people, but it felt like a flood. I went around the mountain. The whole journey was 3 kilometers, and I paid 100 yuan to find a local guide! It's necessary to find one! I don't understand it if I go around by myself! After listening to the explanation, I have a better feeling about this place, and I admire the IQ of our ancestors!
The cultural and natural landscapes of the scenic area are very good. The local tour guides and residents are quite nice. I bought a package ticket and the children experienced the production of rammed earth bricks and the operation of marionettes, which was very interesting.
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Hulishan Fortress
4.6
/5
13970 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 5.32
Based on 138 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0592-2088313
Address: No. 2, Zengcuo Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Overlook Xiamen's ocean views
Daily Red Barbarian Cannon & Qing drill
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Came here to see the Krupp cannon. The boy liked it. The cannon was well preserved. It was really big when you saw it in person. The sea view was beautiful. There was a performance at 4pm on a hot day. It lasted 18 minutes. I really felt that it was not easy for the actors!
The performance was too superficial and not serious. I hope the leaders of the scenic area can manage the image of the performers well, highlight the characteristics of patriotic education, and be helpful to the tourists, especially the children!
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Qingyuan Mountain
4.3
/5
2995 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 14.90
Based on 121 reviews
Weat Lake Park/Qingyuan Mountain | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0595-22777675
Address: East side of Qingyuanshan Mountain Visitor Center, Fengze District, Quanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Quanzhou city
Overlook Quanzhou's cityscape & culture
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Qingyuan Mountain is the back garden of Quanzhou people!
This small hill with an altitude of less than 500 meters hides Laojun Rock, the best in the world. The statue of Laozi carved in the Song Dynasty, squinting and smiling, watched the fireworks of the world for 800 years, and was jokingly called the calmest Internet celebrity.
The mountain climbing road is full of cultural easter eggs. The stupa of Master Hongyi, the Islamic holy tomb, and the Buddhist temple are crowded on the same mountain road, like walking into a blind box street with religious themes.
It is most comfortable to come in the early morning. You can sit on the stone table and stone bench where the local grandpa and grandma make tea, listen to Nanyin and watch Quanzhou City wake up in the fog.
It is fun to make a pot of Tieguanyin on the top of the mountain. The tea fee is cheaper than mineral water!
Remember to wear non-slip shoes, the stone slabs of the Song Dynasty are polished and slippery.
Remember to eat a bowl of Houzhugang seafood noodles when you go down the mountain. It is so fresh that you can bite off your tongue!
There is no other mountain in the country with such culture~
Qingyuan Mountain is a famous natural and cultural dual heritage scenic spot in Quanzhou, known as the "First Mountain of Penglai in Fujian". The Laojun Rock statues are simple and solemn, and the cultural landscapes such as the Song Dynasty stone carvings and the Hongyi Master Relic Pagoda are profound. The hiking trail is surrounded by greenery, overlooking the city of Quanzhou, and the air is fresh and pleasant. However, some sections are slightly steep, so you need to pay attention to your physical strength. The scenic area is well managed, and the tickets are cost-effective, suitable for a half-day leisure tour. It is recommended to go there in the early morning or evening to escape the heat, and it is better to go with surrounding attractions such as Kaiyuan Temple. The disadvantage is that there are more tourists on holidays, and the commercial facilities at the foot of the mountain are a bit messy. Overall, it is a must-visit place to experience the charm of Quanzhou's "World Heritage".
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Nan'ao Island
4.5
/5
1794 reviews
7.7
Based on 86 reviews
Nan'ao Island Houzhai town | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0754-89802123
Address: Nan'ao Island, Nan'ao County, Shantou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Golden sunset at lighthouse
Eastern Hawaii & bridge crossing
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Nanshan Temple on Nan'ao Island is worth a visit. The following are its highlights: Deep historical and cultural heritage - Long history: Nanshan Temple was founded at the end of the Ming Dynasty and was expanded by the small temple of the god of fire. It has been abandoned many times. For example, the temple collapsed after the 1918 earthquake, and it was rebuilt after hardship. Witness the vicissitudes of the years, carrying the historical memory of Nan'ao Island. - Rich legends: there are monks in Qingshi Temple who have the highest martial arts, moths and walls, and the "Eight Immortals Drunk" skills are taught to the Fujia children in Shenzhen's Town. After teaching, they are not found. These legends add mystery to Nanshan Temple. Superb architectural art - exquisite overall layout: Nanshan Temple building area of more than 1,000 square meters, sitting northeast to southwest, the temple is grand and solemn, the structure is exquisite, from Nan'ao Island Xiongzhen Guangbei, orange glazed tiles in the green forest. - The details are beautifully decorated: the temple is carved with beams and paintings, moths and feet, glazed and colorful, and the wooden carvings, stone carvings and murals of the Temple of Heavenly Kings and the Palace of Daxiong Temple are exquisite, showing the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. Buddhist cultural atmosphere is rich - many Buddha statues are worshipped: the center of the Daxiong Pagoda is worshipped with the tall statues of the Three Kings of Buddha, with 18 Luohans on both sides, different forms, and the back of the temple is worshipped by the Tibetan king Bodhisattva; The Guanyin Pavilion behind the Grand Xiong Palace is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, good fortune and dragon girl, and the treasure is solemn and revered. - Talking Talk Activity: Nanshan Temple will hold activities such as Talking Talk, Buddhist culture lovers can listen to the explanation of the monk Dade here, learn the classic teachings of Buddhism, and understand the truth and wisdom of life. Beautiful natural environment - lush vegetation around: Nanshan Temple back pillow Jinshan, facing Meihua Village, surrounded by ancient trees, pit springs, well water is sweet, like a natural oxygen bar, strolling through it can breathe fresh air and feel the beauty of nature. - Good view: Standing in some positions in the monastery, you can overlook the surrounding green mountains and green waters and the rural scenery of the village, which makes people feel relaxed and happy and relax physically and mentally.
Dieshiyan on Nan'ao Island is worth a visit. It is an important ancestral temple of Huangbo Sect in Chaoshan area, with unique natural landscape and profound cultural heritage, and it can overlook the beautiful mountains and sea. Its highlights are as follows:
- Unique natural landscape: There are two natural boulders stacked next to the temple, which are very strange, as if they flew from the sky, reminiscent of the stubborn stones left after Nuwa refined stones to repair the sky. The meteorite scene at the beginning of "Dream of Red Mansions" was taken here. There is also a stacked stone with a diameter of two meters engraved with the word "Buddha" on the west side of the ridge, which echoes the Thousand Buddha Pagoda from a distance and becomes a unique landscape.
- Deep religious and cultural heritage: Dieshiyan is the ancestral temple of Huangbo Sect of Linji Sect in Chaoshan. It was founded by the eminent monk Shi Renzhi in 1845, and the Dharma lineage directly inherited the Wanfu Temple of Huangbo Mountain in Fuqing, Fujian. The modern Zen master Xuyun once visited and worshipped Buddha. Many French people became abbots of temples in Chaoshan and overseas, and the Dharma lineage spread far to Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia. There is a cliff inscription of "Tiannan Faru" written by Chaoshan scholar Chen Guanglie in the temple, which contains the meaning of Buddhist sects.
- Magnificent temple architecture: Dieshiyan has a construction area of about 4,000 square meters, including the mountain gate, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Sutra Library, etc. Three white marble Buddha statues are enshrined in the center of the Daxiong Hall, a white marble Guanyin statue over 2 meters high stands in the Guanyin Pavilion, and there is also a white marble statue of Renzhi Monk in the Fuzi Hall for people to admire.
- Quiet environment and broad vision: Dieshiyan is surrounded by mountains, shaded by forests and springs, and the mountains are beautiful. There is a "Wisdom Spring" in the temple, and the spring water is clear. Standing on the high ground in the temple or on the mountain next to it, you can overlook the entire temple, and you can also see the bay, lighthouse, Nanpeng Islands in the distance, as well as the villages, aquaculture areas and fishing boats at the foot of the mountain, with a very broad view.
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Xiamen Science & Technology Museum
4.7
/5
10339 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 29.79
Based on 14 reviews
SM City Square Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0592-5147666
Address: Xiamen Culture and Art Center, No. 95, Sports Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Near Gulangyu & other attractions
3 theaters for immersive experience
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The Children's Museum is suitable for children before the first grade, but not for adults. Children like it very much. It is recommended for both scientific and interesting aspects. The recommended visiting time is 4 hours.
At Xiamen Science and Technology Museum, you can touch not only cold instruments, but also the hot persistence of human beings in the unknown. Light and shadow reflect the lines of civilization, and electric current connects the veins of exploration. Every interaction hides the questioning of the world. There is no noisy entertainment here, only the curiosity that grows silently - about the universe, about life, and about why we exist.
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