Huangcuo Beach

Huangcuo Beach is the most natural and cleanest beach on the entire ring road around the island. It is a good place to get close to the sea of ​​Xiamen.
There are many scenic spots around, including the International Convention and Exhibition Center, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple, Hulishan Fort, etc., with a superior geographical location.
For those who like quietness, this is a good place to quietly watch the sea. Riding a bicycle on the beach and enjoying the sea breeze is also a good choice.

Attractions Location: Sightseeing Avenue, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation:
Take bus No. 18/29/751/Airport Express Zengcuo'an Line and get off at Huangcuo Seaside (bus stop). It is within walking distance.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Huangcuo Beach tours

1-day itinerary: Xiamen Huangcuo Beach Leisure Tour

  • Full day: Xiamen Gaoqi Airport → Huangcuo Beach (30 minutes by taxi) → Cycling on Huandao Road (20 minutes by shared bicycle) → Zengcuo'an (15 minutes by bus No. 29)

Accommodation/Food: Huangcuo Seaview B&B, recommended seafood food stalls + earthworm jelly

Souvenirs: Shell crafts, Southern Fujian scenery postcards


2-day itinerary: Xiamen Coastal Twin Cities

  • Day 1: Same itinerary as day 1
  • Day 2: Gulangyu Island (20 minutes by ferry) → Sunlight Rock (15 minutes on foot) → Shuzhuang Garden (10 minutes by electric car)

Accommodation/Food: Gulangyu Piano Wharf Hotel, Shacha Noodles + Peanut Soup

Souvenirs: Piano model, hand-drawn map of Gulangyu Island


3-day itinerary: Classic tour of the Southern Fujian Golden Triangle

  • Day 1: Same itinerary as day 1
  • Day 2: Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple (1 hour by train + 20 minutes by bus) → West Street (5 minutes walk)
  • Day 3: Zhangzhou Volcano Island (chartered car 1.5 hours) → South Fort (scenic area shuttle bus 15 minutes)

Accommodation/Food: Quanzhou West Street B&B, noodle soup + beef soup

Souvenirs: Kaiyuan Temple Bodhi bracelet, volcanic rock specimens


4-day itinerary: Symphony of mountains and sea

  • Day 1-2: Same itinerary as Day 2
  • Day 3: Jiuqu River, Wuyi Mountain (4 hours by high-speed rail + 30 minutes by bus to the scenic area)
  • Day 4: Tianyou Peak (2 hours hiking) → Impression Dahongpao Performance (20 minutes by scenic area shuttle bus)

Accommodation/Food: Wuyishan Old Street B&B, Lan Valley Smoked Goose + Tea Banquet

Souvenirs: Da Hong Pao tea leaves, bamboo tea sets


5-day itinerary: Exploring the coastline of eastern Fujian

  • Day 1-3: Same as 3-day itinerary
  • Day 4: Xiapu Beach (2 hours by train) → Beiqi Sunrise (30 minutes by chartered car)
  • Day5: Dayushan Island (40 minutes by ferry) → Tianhu Grassland (15 minutes by scenic area shuttle bus)

Accommodation/Food: Xiapu Photography Theme Hotel, Seafood Hot Pot + Black Rice

Souvenirs: Beach photography collection, island wind chimes


6-day itinerary: World Heritage Cultural Loop

  • Day 1-4: Same as Day 4 itinerary
  • Day 5: Yongding Tulou (3 hours by high-speed rail + 30 minutes by shuttle bus) → Chengqilou (10 minutes’ walk)
  • Day 6: Nanjing Yunshuiyao (chartered car 1 hour) → Heguilou (5 minutes walk)

Accommodation/Food: Tulou Prince Hotel, Hakka stuffed tofu + winnowing rice

Souvenirs: Tulou model, Hakka folk song CD


7-day itinerary: A panoramic and in-depth tour of Fujian

  • Day 1-5: Same as 5-day itinerary
  • Day 6: Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island (1.5 hours by train + 20 minutes by ferry)
  • Day7: Fuzhou Sanfang Qixiang (1.5 hours by high-speed rail) → Lin Zexu Memorial Hall (10 minutes walk)

Accommodation/Food: Fuzhou Juchunyuan Hotel, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall + Fish Balls

Souvenirs: Mazu statue, bodiless lacquerware


User Reviews

By Tang Xiaoluo |

Before coming here, I concluded from the travel guide that Huangcuo is the quietest and most beautiful beach in Xiamen. In short, it is beautiful and sparsely populated.

But no, although I haven't been to the beach much, it's better to just go around and don't have too high expectations of the Sunshine Coast. The sand is not clean, and there is no endless sense of vastness in the distance. There are also a lot of impurities when the water hits the shore. In short, it feels not pure enough, not soft enough, and not beautiful enough.

By Bai Xubo |

To watch the sunrise, you need to find the coastline on the east side. Huangcuo Beach is along the Ring Island Road and is the closest beach to the old city area in the Zhongshan Road area. Even if you live in the old city, it is convenient to take a taxi here in the morning. However, when taking photos of the sunrise, you still need to find some places where the coastline turns or places with reefs near the sea. Otherwise, it will be a bit monotonous to shoot directly at the distant sea.

By Zoe's Global Travel Journal |

It should be regarded as the best beach on the Ring Road. It is not as crowded as Baicheng Beach and Ring Road Coastal Bathing Beach (on holidays). It is quite clean and not crowded. It is very convenient to come here if you live in Tatou. It is about ten minutes' walk away.

By A day in the life of Little E |

I like the beach here, it is natural and quiet, and it is a great place for leisure travel!

By Inside_ |

Huangcuo Beach is the most natural and cleanest beach on the east side of Xiamen Island, facing Kinmen and Little Kinmen across the sea.

By Your smile is good weather |

Why do I have to comment twice every time to take effect? ​​I'm tired of it.

Huangcuo, a place I discovered by chance, the environment there is great

By 🍟🍩Crayon Woof🍪🍫 |

A beach a little further away than the popular Baicheng Beach in Xiamen, there are not many people and the water quality is relatively good. After all, it is not as close to the city center as Baicheng Beach. We walked five kilometers to get there. It is highly recommended! It is beautiful and quiet, suitable for friends to chat, young couples to date, quarrel, and fish.

By Guo Zheteng |

Huangcuo Beach has good water quality and slow current, making it the most suitable beach for swimming in Xiamen.

In addition, Huangcuo and Taiyangwan Bathing Beach are the farthest from the Jiulong River estuary and are less polluted, so the water quality is better.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

There are not many people at Huangcuo Beach, and the sea water feels average.

By Seven years |

I went to the Ring Road on the first day. I was really lucky. The weather was great and the sunset in the evening was nice. More importantly, the models were also good😊.

By Su Xiaoxue |

Not far from Zengcuo'an, there is a beach called Huangcuo Beach. The scenery of the beach at night is different and makes people feel relaxed. The clouds in the sky are white and lined the horizon. I walk barefoot and feel very comfortable.

By LiZhi pear juice |

#Watching the sunrise at Huangcuo Beach#

On the first day, I stayed at an inn on the Huangcuo seaside. The wallpaper on the wall of the inn was very beautiful. I took a photo of it casually, and the photo had a retro film feel.

The next day, in order to experience watching the sunrise at the beach, I got up before 5 o'clock, and arrived at the beach at 5:30. While enjoying the sea breeze, I quietly waited for the moment when the sun rose. Gradually, I felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

The Huangcuo seaside scenery is beautiful as the sun is about to rise, as if covered with a layer of gauze, and the hazy look is particularly beautiful.

I got up early and went to the beach. There were very few people there. I sat on the beach, feeling the sea breeze, quietly waiting for the moment when the sun rises. This very short wait is something that I can treasure forever and that is sacred.

Through the clouds, a halo could be seen, and I captured this moment with my phone.

It rained yesterday, and the next day the waves were rising and falling, constantly hitting the beach.

I picked up some shells on the beach. After being exposed to wind, sun and erosion by waves, the shells had obvious pinhole marks on them.

On the way back, I saw bougainvillea in full bloom on the roadside, and the dew on the petals was clearly visible.

By Yuzan |

Walking up along the Ring Island Road from Zengcuoan, you will find Huangcuo Beach, which has fewer tourists and has relatively good quality of beach and sea water.

We set out from Zengcuo'an at 5 o'clock, and rode along the Ring Road all the way up. We arrived at Huangcuo Beach in about 30 minutes. For me, a Chongqing native, seeing the sea is exciting. As soon as I arrived at the beach, I took off my shoes and had a close contact with the sea water. Although it was still a little cold in the early morning, the sea water was warm, and the waves came with a hint of warmth.

At about 6 o'clock, the sun gradually came out, but it was blocked by clouds and mist, so we couldn't see the sun coming out from the sea level. However, the pink clouds and the blue sea reflected each other, which seemed like something out of a dream. Breaking through the clouds, the sun finally came out, looking like a salted egg yolk hanging in the sky. The sun in the early morning was gentle, so gentle that you could look it in the eye.

By Full Stack |

Very quiet beach, the sunrise is great! It was cloudy for a few days and I was lucky to see the sunrise on the morning of my departure!

By Zhang Xiaodoudou |

Huangcuo Beach was an unexpected surprise. There were not many people, the beach was large and clean.

By Your Yida |

A nice beach. There were not many people when we came on November 1st, and the scenery was great.

By Apple Pear Banana |

A good place to rent a beach by yourself. A good place to watch the sunset over Kinmen County

By Cataleya |

There are few people, the scenery is good, it is especially suitable for taking pictures, and the water is relatively clean

By Fried chicken lovers |

It's quite blue, and there's no garbage or other bad guys that might ruin your mood in the sea near the beach. The sand is also white and fine. Compared with Baicheng Beach and Gulangyu Island, this is really a clean and sparsely populated paradise. As someone who loves watching the sea, I sat in the shade of the grass with a fruit cup in my arms, and ate leisurely in the sea breeze before patting my butt and taking out my three-piece suit to take some photos.

By officer |

There are few people and it is quiet, suitable for taking photos and people who like quietness. There are many people taking wedding photos.

By Hannah |

Huangcuo Beach is the cleanest and most natural beach on the entire ring road around the island. The number of people is similar to that of Baicheng Beach, but a little less.

By L's little sour |

I personally think that the most beautiful beach in Xiamen is in Huangcuo, which is near the "One Country, Two Systems" area. The Yefengzhai Bathing Beach is also next to it. Friends who want to go to the beach, don't forget to bring your bikini. There are many homestays near Huangcuo. Huangcuo Beach is a famous sunrise viewing spot in Xiamen. Don't miss it~

Tip: 1. Take the bus to the "Yefengzhai" stop

2. Opposite the "One Country, Two Systems" is Little Kinmen. There are some water sports at the beach, so it is recommended to bargain more.

By Haoer Dudu |

When my son saw the sea, he couldn't wait to run to the beach to play. The sand here is indeed fine and soft, and the sea water is clean and beautiful. But the sun is very strong and scorching!

By Penny |

I still remember the feeling of people riding bicycles and feeling the wind on the ring road around the island. It was approaching dusk, the gorgeous clouds in the sky were reflected on the vast sea, and the Huangcuo Beach in the distance looked particularly beautiful.

By Green sea under the sad bridge |

There were few people, so it was easy to take photos (we went to Baicheng Beach the next day, and it was very crowded). The sand was fine, and the beach was very clean and pollution-free. In addition, there was a kind of yellow flower on the beach, which was very interesting. It actually bloomed in the evening after the sun went out. What kind of flower is it?

By Dog food crunchy |

There are few people and the scenery is beautiful. I bought a green coconut on the roadside and drank it while holding it. It was very comfortable. This is life.

By Lizzie. |

Compared with Baicheng Beach, Huangcuo at night is really quiet, so quiet that you can hear the sound of the sea breeze chasing the waves. The wind is a little cold, but my heart is warm.

By Tooth lion head |

Huangcuo Beach is average. The sand hurts my feet. The sea water is not clean. I left after walking only two steps.

By Youth Campus |

Here you can find the most beautiful sunrise on Xiamen Island, the softest beach on Xiamen Island, and my best memories in Xiamen.

By Butter Orange |

It was about to rain when we went there, so there were not many people on the beach, but there were some people taking wedding photos. Personally, I prefer the quiet sea, where I can whisper to her.

By Bright gold ✨ |

The pink and blue gradient is so beautiful. The waiting time is always long. It is a few minutes later than the reported sunrise time. In fact, it has already risen, but the weather in Xiamen is always foggy and hazy.

This is really helpless! Maybe it will be better in midsummer?

By Hero |

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful beach, usually few people go there, so it is very suitable for one person to sit quietly. You can run on it.

By Zhaolimin Travel Memories |

Huangcuo Beach has the least people than other beaches on the island, and the beach is also very clean. Locals are willing to come to Huangcuo Beach for fun. Of course, it would be great if someone comes here with you to listen to the sound of waves hitting the rocks.

When we went there again the next afternoon, the wind on the beach was still very strong. In the distance, the foggy sea was full of shadows of ships. Driven by passion, we still tossed around the beach, sitting on the beach, leaning against the reef, or by the shore, running passionately, stopping to watch, contemplating the distance, or facing the sunset, leaving footprints and figures.

By Double Moon Fly |

The beach has a long coastline, which is suitable for a leisurely stroll. There are far fewer people than Xiamen University Baicheng Beach, and the sea water is relatively better than that in Baicheng.

By Hu** |

I can't suck, I can't suck

By Wandering Uncle |

Huangcuo is probably the cleanest beach in Xiamen! There are fewer tourists near Huangcuo than at Baicheng Beach. The sea level is very wide. You can stay in Huangcuo for one night and watch the sunrise the next day!

By Zhang Xiaopeng |

It is very convenient to go there from Zengcuo'an. There are few people and it is relatively clean. It is very comfortable to step on the water.

By Rock sugar tangerine peel |

It is a beach with few people in Xiamen, but the scenery is beautiful, the sea is comfortable and quiet, you can stay there for a long time, it should be a good place to watch the sunrise

By Yangyang Smecta |

Great beach, quieter than Zengcuoan, few people, nice scenery

By Photographer Peanut |

Recommendation index: 5 stars

The beach near Huangcuo is popular with locals, mainly because there are fewer people here. I always think that going to the beach requires fewer people. There are very few people here in the morning, so it is very suitable to come here to play with sand, water and take pictures. If you are tired, you can also go on the road to ride a bicycle and see the beautiful scenery of the Ring Island Road.

By 麽麽视界 |

Huangcuo Beach lacks the domineering spirit of the Northwest nomads and has more tenderness of the Jiangnan girls. Looking from here, there is no Pacific Ocean as vast as Kenting, and no Yellow River water as rolling as Hukou Waterfall.

The sea water here is gentle and sweet, and the beach here is rocky.

By Ajie |

It was quite clean. I can’t quite remember which beach I took the sailboat on, but the captain was very funny.

By Yao Yan |

The Huangcuo Beach in Tatou is cleaner and less crowded than the Baicheng Beach. There are many hotels with villa-like appearances around it. It is a good choice to stay nearby to play on the beach and enjoy the sea view. It is only half an hour's drive from the airport, which is very convenient. It costs 10 yuan to take a taxi to Zengcuo'an, 25-26 yuan to take a taxi to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, or you can take a bus~

By Pig Man |

The beach is quite beautiful. Stand on the rocks of different sizes, feel the sea breeze, look into the distance, and listen to the sound of the sea. (When the waves are big, please be careful)

By White and fat |

Walking leisurely and aimlessly, everything in front of me makes my heart so peaceful. Here, I will not feel bored even if I stay for a whole day.

By MissZ |

Strolling on Huangcuo Beach, watching the fireworks, perfect, the fireworks on the first day of the Chinese New Year

By My name is Potato |

There aren't many people, there isn't much garbage, the sea water looks relatively clean, I quite like the smell of the sea

By Deep and Quiet |

There are much fewer people than the famous Baicheng Beach. It is the most natural and cleanest beach on the entire ring road. It is a good choice for getting close to the sea in Xiamen. Especially for those who like quietness, this is definitely a good place to watch the sea quietly. Next time if I bring my parents to Xiamen, I will live in Huangcuo and watch the sea every day!

By sigh |

少人,海水也不混濁,看見有人在拍婚紗,非常棒

By Zhao Ruiou |

There is a relatively quiet beach, a paradise for cyclists. But there are many scammers around, so be careful of local taxi drivers. They will not take you around but will take you to a black shop. The fake Xiaoyanjing Restaurant will charge you 800 for two people. The black shop is also in Huangcuo. There are comments about it. I don’t know if it has colluded with the police for so many years. There are also small pitfalls, such as buying mangoes with less weight. Don’t buy mangoes from the cart and mail them directly, you may never receive the package. If you have seen the sea, there is no need to come here. This is also a relatively quiet seaside in Xiamen, which is still different from other cities that focus on islands.

By Yuan Huan doesn't want to delay, but should do it in advance |

Our hotel is right next to Huangcuo Beach, so we went there after breakfast in the morning. It was not sunny, very beautiful, with a gentle breeze and waves. The natural scenery was very relaxing.

By Posada |

The pale white beach will definitely be more beautiful if the sun is shining.

By Cold Jade |

It was already night when we arrived. We went for a stroll on the beach. There was almost no one there. We listened to the sound of the waves. There was a construction team on the coast. An old man told me that the BRICS meeting would be held here. They would extract sand from the sea and raise the beach. It would be very beautiful here after September.

By Rabbit Xiaobai |

The beach there is cleaner than Baicheng Beach. Many Xiamen people come here to travel. There are lawns and not many people. I recommend everyone to go to Huangcuo for the beach. Xiamen will welcome the Five-Nation Summit in the second half of this year, and there are demolitions and road construction everywhere.

By I am destined |

I think the most beautiful beach on the way around the island is great.

By 。GEMINI。 |

It is less crowded than the beach next to Zengcuoan, and it is quieter and more enjoyable to play there.

By Xu Jiaxin |

This time, my wife and I lived in Huangcuo with our grandson for more than two months. It was a great experience! There are not as many tourists as Zengcuoan, so it is not as noisy, and the food and accommodation are more convenient and affordable.

By 1128 Farther than the sky |

The sea here is very clean, not as dirty as the one near Xiamen University, and there are few people here.

By Nino |

The beach in Huangcuo is full of newlyweds taking wedding photos and personal portraits.



Huangcuo Beach: Huangcuo Beach is located on the southeast coast, 4.2km long, close to several major tourist attractions in Xiamen. The beach entrance is connected to the Ring Island Road. The world-renowned international marathon events are held here every year. It is close to important attractions such as Coconut Wind Village, Gulangyu, International Convention and Exhibition Center, Guanyin Mountain, Wuyuan Bay, Hulishan Fort, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple, Wanshi Botanical Garden, etc. It is a relatively quiet beach.



Huangcuo has good water quality and slow current, making it the most suitable beach for swimming in Xiamen.

By There is always a way |

Huangcuo Beach is quiet and very suitable for daydreaming, but the village is undergoing renovation recently and the quality of restaurants varies.

By mind |

Rent an umbrella and bring your own sand digging tools. Locals think this area is relatively clean. You can get there by bus, you can swim, and there are not many people.

By for a while |

Grand and beautiful, it makes people feel open-minded and relaxed

By roll |

Huangcuo Beach has few people, beautiful scenery, white sand and blue sea!

By Semi-autumn |

It was dark when we went there, but the night view was still beautiful.

By Born to Travel |

The biggest feature of Huangcuo Beach is that it has few people and beautiful scenery. You can take bus No. 29, get off at Tatou and walk a few steps to the beach. It is the beach with the least people I have ever seen.

By Beach surf |

Huangcuo Beach is the cleanest beach in Xiamen. It is right next to the World Marathon Circuit Ring Road. Opposite Taiwan Kinmen is the best place to watch the sunrise. Buses include No. 18, No. 29, and No. 751. There is an Airport Express Line that goes to the airport. Get off at Huangcuo Seaside Station. There are many snacks and Xiamen specialties in Huangcuo Village nearby. I stayed at the B&B Seaside Talang Inn this time. It was very quiet and hygienic to sleep at night. Xiamen has a hygienic environment and good air quality. It is indeed suitable for permanent residence.

By Martian User |

Huangcuo Beach is much cleaner than Xiamen University Baicheng Beach, and there are fewer people. Come here and step on the fine sand and the beautiful waves with bare feet.

By banana |

Huangcuo Beach, compared with other beaches in Xiamen, has fewer people and clearer water. The scenery along the way is beautiful.

By Carrie |

Among the beaches in Xiamen, I love Huangcuo Beach the most! It is a great place to watch the sunrise with few people and beautiful scenery.

By Mantou Sister |

There were a lot of people, especially those taking wedding photos. There were about 100 people. We couldn't get the small car on the beach, so we had to make do with the green cars on the road. The sea water was beautiful, and the more people walked along the whole road, the more crowded it was. But we didn't go there to play, we just took pictures, haha

By Travel around the world |

I have been to Baicheng and the beach opposite Zengcuo'an. As expected, the beach along the Ring Road is the cleanest in Huangcuo. There are not many people, which is especially suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset alone. When the sea breeze is strong, a wave hits and my long skirt is instantly wet.

By Little Red |

I think Huangcuo is a newly emerged seaside accommodation and entertainment supporting complex. Like Zengcuoan, it is also on the ring road. It is a 5-minute walk to the beach. There are also many snack shops and accommodation facilities. However, I think it is not as literary and orderly as Zengcuoan. The public transportation is still a certain distance away from Zengcuoan. However, it may be very different in a few years and become another well-known tourist attraction~ But the advantage here is that there are few people on the beach, and there are these magical conchs to pick up. Hahaha, please forgive a northern child for not having seen such conchs on the northern beach~

By I really want to go to the pill |

The cleanest beach in Xiamen. Really great.

By soda |

The sand at Huangcuo Beach is very fine, and the coast is very clean. At night, there are rarely karaokes on the beach. It is suitable for sitting there and enjoying the sea breeze and daydreaming without thinking about anything. If you bring a peeled mango with you, it will be beautiful~~~

By Freshly squeezed orange juice |

The dilapidated wooden boat carries the little dreams of every tourist, the kind of easy-going and carefree spirit that is unique to Xiamen, cozy and comfortable.