[2025 Xiamen Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiaoping Forest Park of Xiamen (Updated Jun)

The early summer mist entwines the bamboo forest, while the aroma of Tieguanyin tea from local farmers mingles with the scent of fresh grass. This isn't Switzerland or Kyoto—it's Xiaoping Forest Park, just 40 kilometers from Tong'an, Xiamen, an underestimated natural healing sanctuary. Standing on the metasequoia boardwalk gazing at the dappled sunlight through the trees, I suddenly understood the ancient saying: "The cicadas' chirp makes the forest even quieter." 🌟 Core Experiences ▪️ Whispering Bamboo Sea Miles of moso bamboo form a green tunnel, their rustling leaves creating nature's white noise. Arrive by 7 AM to witness golden sunbeams piercing through the bamboo leaves. ▪️ Four-Season Beauty of Metasequoia Boardwalk Spring brings tender shoots, autumn carpets the path with golden leaves, while summer's dense canopy blocks the heat. A hidden creek at the trail's end offers perfect barefoot wading therapy. ▪️ Temple Run-Style Stone Bridge Take the right path downhill from the farmhouse opposite the park—a cinematic cascading waterfall and stone bridge appear in 5 minutes, especially mystical on rainy days. ▪️ High-Mountain Tea Culture Local tea farmers eagerly serve freshly roasted Tieguanyin, carrying mountain freshness absent in store-bought versions. Perfect as gifts—take two cans home. 🍽️ Culinary Memories ▫️ Tea-Infused Dishes: Wok-fried seasonal vegetables with oolong tea (¥25/person) ▫️ Tong'an Braised Pork: Lotus Town's signature melt-in-your-mouth dish (¥35/portion) ▫️ Bamboo Tube Rice: Steamed in fresh bamboo with delicate fragrance (¥18/tube) 📌 Practical Guide 🚗 Transportation Drive: Navigate to "Xiaoping Forest Park" with parking at the entrance Bus: BRT Line 5 → Transfer to Route 633 at Tong'an Hub (~2 hours) 🎒 Essentials • Mosquito repellent (forest areas have many insects) • Non-slip shoes (wet stones near waterfalls) • Ample drinking water (no supplies inside) ⏳ Suggested Itinerary 09:00 Bamboo forest → 11:30 Farmhouse lunch → 14:00 Metasequoia trail → 16:00 Waterfall bridge photos → 18:00 Lotus Town dinner 💡 Did You Know? The metasequoia grove was originally planted by villagers for windbreaking and sand fixation—now an ecological shield. Watch elderly craftsmen weaving bamboo, preserving traditional craftsmanship.

🌟 Here's a guide to the Xiaoping Mountain Forest Park in Xiamen! Experience the beauty of nature🗺 1⃣ **Canal + Waterfall** First, we'll visit the canal and waterfall. Note that these two attractions are not in the park. Facing the main entrance of Xiaoping Forest Park, walk about 50 meters to the right and you'll see a small path. Walk down the stairs and you'll reach the photo spot in about 5-8 minutes📸. It's a great place for photos! 2⃣ **Forest Park Hiking** Next, enter the main gate of Xiaoping Forest Park and walk about 1 kilometer. You'll pass by Xianren Pavilion, the lookout tower, and Shijiang Lake. If you want to hike, you can start from Shijiang Lake and take the hiking route, which is about 10 kilometers long🚶‍♀. If you don't want to hike, you can go back the same way and end your day trip in a relaxed and happy mood. This route not only offers picturesque scenery, but also allows you to relax in nature🍂.

Xiaoping Forest Park is a natural oxygen bar - Xiaoping Forest Park (Lotus National Forest Park) has free tickets and transportation: Method 1: Self-driving. The park is located in Lianhua Town, Tong'an District, Xiamen City. You can directly navigate to "Xiaoping Forest Park" and there are parking spaces at the door. Since you have to go up the mountain, there are many twists and turns, so remember to drive slowly~ Method 2: Public transportation, you can take the BRT directly to Tong'an Hub Station, and then walk to the BRT Tong'an Bus Station outside the first floor, and take bus No. 614 directly to Xiaoping Forest Park Station, which takes about 45 minutes. !Note: Route 614 has fewer services and is small in size with few seats, so please remember to check the departure time carefully. The last return bus in the afternoon is at 17:20 and arrives at around 17:45. It is recommended to take the bus there at 14:00 in the afternoon and return at 17:45. ) Attractions: Xiaoping Forest Park: Relatively small and primitive, many facilities are relatively old, there are not many man-made attractions, and most of the trees are bought by companies for growing Dendrobium officinale. However, the air is fresh, worthy of the name of a natural oxygen bar, and suitable for outdoor hiking (Figures 7-9) Canal and small waterfall: Many friends want to check in at these two attractions (Figures 2-6), but these two attractions are not in the park, but opposite the main gate of Xiaoping Forest Park. There is a house opposite. Walk less than 50 meters to the left opposite the park, there is a downward path (in the bamboo forest), walk down the steps of the path to the end, and then go down to the right to reach the check-in point. [About food] If you must eat there, go to the farmhouse. You can also bring your own snacks. After going down the mountain, you can go to Tongan County to eat snacks. I recommend Yi Liu Soup Dumplings or Lu Yicong Snack Shop, the signature snacks at these shops are good. The drive takes about 1 hour. Tips: 1. Bring good outdoor hiking equipment: a pair of comfortable shoes, toilet water, a sun hat, an umbrella, some simple fruits and snacks, and most importantly, a good mood! 2. Dispose of garbage properly and jointly protect the forest ecological environment.