The Best Place and Time to Watch Sunrise and Sunset in Xiamen

Besides the beautiful seaside scenery, watching the sunrise and sunset in Xiamen is also a very popular way to travel. So what are the places to see the sunrise and sunset in beautiful Xiamen? Let's take a look at the details of the specific viewing time and place.

Xiamen sunrise best viewing spot

Xiamen sunrise schedule

Summer sunrise and sunset time: around 5:30, 19:00.

Sunrise and sunset time in winter: around 6:30, 17:20.

* There may be errors in the estimated time, please refer to the actual sunrise and sunset time!

The best viewing spot for sunrise

Watch the sunrise at Huangcuo Beach.

Huangcuo seaside on Huandao Road is the place with the best water quality in Xiamen. It's relatively safe to watch the sunrise here. Secondly, it is convenient to take a taxi. From Huangcuo Village to Yefengzhai, there are no obstacles on the southeast sea, and you can see the rising sun in Ran Ran on the horizon at a glance, with an excellent view.

Watch the sunrise at the top of the mountain.

"Yundingguan Day" is one of the eight famous scenic spots in Xiamen, which is to watch the sunrise at Yundingyan. However, it is dangerous to climb mountains in the dark in the morning, so pay attention to safety. There is Moxin Mountain next to Genting Rock, which is also a very good place to watch the sunrise. Moxin Mountain can go to Qianpu or Ruijing New Village. Although there are steps to pave the way, we should pay attention to safety.

Watch the sunrise at Sunlight Rock in Gulangyu Island.

Gulangyu Sunlight Rock is also recommended by many people to watch the sunrise. Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu Island. When you watch the sunrise here, you can have a very good view. You can not only see the whole Gulangyu Island, but also see the sun shining on the old houses in the old city of Xiamen, overlooking most of Xiamen Island. This view is hard to find elsewhere. The main entrance of Sunshine Rock won't open so early. You can choose to climb in through the back door, path or other places. Also, Sunshine Rock is free until August 3, 20221.

If you want to watch the sunrise in Sunlight Rock, you'd better stay in Gulangyu for one night. It is also recommended to watch the sun at the top of Bishan Park (5 minutes away from Sanyitang), which is as high as Sunlight Rock and free of charge.

Watch the sunrise in the exhibition center.

The Convention and Exhibition Center is located in the southeast corner of Xiamen, which is the end of Meilidao Road. It is surrounded by mountains and seas, and the environment is open. Relatively speaking, this is the suburb of Xiamen Island, so the air is relatively fresh. A row of railings by the sea, outside is the vast sea. Standing by the sea and looking east, you can see the first ray of sunshine in Xiamen. Breathing the freshest air and bathing in the brightest sunshine, that feeling is wonderful!

Watch the sunrise in Yefengzhai

You can also watch the sunrise here. The beach line is long, there are many places to look for, and the view is the largest. Golden Gate Island is in the south, so it can't stop the sunrise. The transportation to Yefengzhai is also very convenient.

Watch the sunrise on the mountain.

Guanyin Mountain, located in the east of Xiamen, is a good place to watch the sunrise. The seaside has a wide field of vision, clear water and white beaches. However, Guanyin Mountain is far from the urban area.

Watch the sunrise in other places

In addition to the above places to watch the sunrise, there are several places to watch the sunrise in Xiamen, such as Hu Lishan Fort. However, there should be no door open at sunrise, so you can't go in. Next to the Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University, if you are on the beach, the view is too small, and it will be blocked by Huli Mountain; You can watch the sunrise on the wooden plank road next to Fort Hu Lishan or in Wuyuan Bay.

The best viewing spot of sunset in Xiamen

Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University

Location: Near Huandao South Road, Daxue Road, Siming District

There are many beaches in the world, but just like Baicheng Beach in Xiamen University, it is the only beach so close to memories of youth. It is said that every student in Xiamen University has a Baicheng complex. Sitting on the beach of Baicheng, drinking cold beer, chewing peanuts, blowing sea breeze and listening to the waves.

As soon as Xiamen University goes out, it is Baicheng Beach, and the section from here to Huangcuoxitou is also the essence of Huandao Road. There are many scenic spots, beautiful coastline, spacious roads and free cycling!

There are many interesting scenes here. The beach is dotted with giant mouse sculptures, the half-ring overpass is like a huge clock, and all kinds of abst are carved on the site of Baicheng.

Yefengzhai Beach is located in the seaside Yefengzhai Scenic Area along the Huandao Road in Xiamen, where you can taste authentic coconut water, which is sweet and delicious, and you can also enjoy the sunshine beach bath here.

It is far from Jinmen Island in Taiwan Province Province, and the placard of "One Country, Two Systems" is far from the placard of "Three People's Principles, Unite China" on Dadan Island in Jinmen Island. The sea is blue and clear, and the beach is soft and clean. You can chase each other by bike or listen to the sound of the waves back to back. Of course, you can also enjoy the excitement of seeing Kinmen by taking a beach off-road vehicle and yacht.

Huangcuo Beach

Venue: No.70 Huangcuo Road, Siming District

This natural seaside beach, with clear water and young sand, blue sky and white clouds, beach, sea, sunshine, sweat, beer and passion. You can't miss the boardwalk by the sea. You can enjoy the great sea and the sky while walking. These are creatures from the sea. Riding an ATV, taking photos, walking, surfing and blowing the sea breeze are all comfortable.

Drum ropeway

Venue: No.25-1kloc-0/0, Huyuan Road, Siming District (No.310, formerly Huyuan Road)

The total length of Bell ropeway is 1000 meters, and the whole journey takes about 40 minutes. Sitting in the cable car, it runs leisurely in the air, walking in clouds and flying over the mountains. Bell ropeway is over150m from the ground. Cross Shiwan Botanical Garden, Huxi Cave and Hongshan Park to Nanputuo Wulaofeng. When you take the cable car, you can see white clouds fluttering and a breeze blowing in your face. The cable car scenic spot is full of trees and the mountains are full of strange stones. It is a rare natural oxygen bar in Xiamen Island, overlooking Xiamen's urban buildings and the Golden Gate Islands.

Gulangyu/Gulangyu

Venue: No.27 Tianwei Road, Siming District

Zhahoutan is located on the west side of Guzhuang Garden. The sea surface of the beach is also called golden belt water. The beach is gentle, the sand is fine and the water is shallow, the sea area is wide, the sea water is clear, and there are many trees on the shore, which is very suitable for playing in the water. There are five and a half months in a year when the sea temperature is above 20, and the swimming season can last for half a year. Tide twice a day and swim for more than six hours. This is a natural bathing beach. All kinds of service facilities are complete, including yachts, motorboats and other water entertainment projects.