Sunlight Rock (Gulangyu Island)

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Sunlight Rock is a must-visit place on Gulangyu Island and is the best location to overlook the entire Gulangyu Island.

I suggest you go before 9 o'clock or after 17 o'clock, there will be fewer people. Because there are only about 10 square meters on the rock, you can hardly stay there.

When I went there in November, I could see the sunset after 17:00, and the sunrise was around 7:00.

The sunrise and sunset of Gulangyu are both very beautiful, and you can also see Xiamen across the sea.

Gulangyu has a very literary name, but Longtou Street Commercial Street has become a mess due to low-quality businesses. The street is full of Internet celebrity stores, milk tea shops, and various snack shops. Even the souvenirs are all the same. People who travel frequently may find it boring.

But places like Sunlight Rock are still quite interesting. In the early morning and evening, you can stroll along the island and enjoy the endless scenery and tranquility of the entire island.

Restoring an undisturbed Gulangyu Island is the true meaning of travel.

There are many scenic spots on Gulangyu Island. Sunlight Rock is one of the must-see attractions on Gulangyu Island. It is also a landmark attraction on Gulangyu Island and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Sunlight Rock is commonly known as "Yanzi Mountain" and also known as "Huangyan". It consists of Sunlight Rock and Qinyuan. It is the highest peak on Gulangyu Island. Climbing to the top, you can overlook the panoramic view of Gulangyu Island and enjoy the scenery in all directions.

When we arrived at Riguangyan, it was already past five in the afternoon and there were not many tourists. There is a Riguangyan Temple and the Hongyi Master Memorial Park. The most worth seeing is a towering granite, which is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, with an altitude of 92.7 meters. Because the top can only accommodate about 30 people, you need to queue up if you want to go up. We waited in line for more than ten minutes before reaching the top of the rock. Under the setting sun, the whole Gulangyu Island is in full view. Various small buildings with red roofs are scattered all over the island, forming a sharp contrast with the high-rise buildings on the opposite bank.

I think Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island is worth a visit.



I always thought that the attractions that were enclosed and charged were tacky. I had to wait in line, and then I would just look around and take pictures, and then it was over. It was not interesting, but I went there to accompany my family.



There is a temple when you enter the door. The incense seems to be very strong. I heard that it is the goddess Mazu. People who live by the sea should know her.



You can see part of the sea view halfway up the mountain. Continue walking up to the fort, and finally get on the observation deck. When I saw it, I felt like I was in Europe. Standing on it and overlooking Gulangyu Island, it was worth waiting for a long time.



The scenery on the top of the mountain was great, so I took some photos. However, there were also many tourists, so we needed to pay attention to safety, so we didn't stay for long before coming down.



We were exhausted after the trip. We took a shower and lay on the bed without moving. The B&B we found was in Zengcuo'an. We chose this place because it was in a good location and convenient to many attractions.

The Sunlight Rock tourist area consists of two parts: Sunlight Rock and Qin Garden. Sunlight Rock stands in the south of the middle of Gulangyu Island. It is composed of two huge rocks, one vertical and one horizontal, leaning against each other, forming the peak of Longtou Mountain. It is 92.7 meters above sea level and is the highest peak of Gulangyu Island. Every morning, the morning sun rises from behind the Wulao Peak in Xiamen. Sunlight Rock is the first to be bathed in the sun, so it is named Sunlight Rock, and the temple is called Sunlight Rock Temple; one is a historical legend. When Zheng Chenggong came to Huangyan (another name for Sunlight Rock), he saw that the scenery here was far better than Japan's Nikko Mountain, so he split the word Huang into two parts, and it became Sunlight Rock. There are two large characters "Huangyan" in regular script on the huge rock in front of Lianhua Temple. Standing on the top of Longtou Mountain in the early morning, overlooking the entire Gulangyu Island, the Twin Towers and the urban area of ​​Xiamen, the whole land is bathed in the sun, making people linger and reluctant to leave for a long time.

There is a saying: If you don't come to Sunlight Rock, you haven't been to Gulangyu. You can overlook Xiamen from the top of Sunlight Rock. But it can only accommodate more than ten people, and there is only one way up and down, which causes congestion. The process of stopping every step makes people lose interest, and it feels crowded when you go up, so you can only take pictures of the scenery. It is recommended to go there in the afternoon when there are fewer people. It may be better.

Before 7:30, Sunlight Rock is half price. The ticket price just dropped a while ago, the full ticket is 50 yuan, and the three of us only spent 75 yuan, which is still very cost-effective. If you don't want to go to the Organ Hall and the Engraving Hall, and you have plans to watch the sunrise during the day, this is much more cost-effective than buying a combined ticket, so you can consider it.

We climbed all the way to the top, and there were already many people waiting. When we entered the park, the gate showed that more than 160 people had already entered the park. It seems that we were not active enough. The result of not being active enough was that we did not occupy the advantageous terrain and had to stand on the stairs, but it was still enough to watch the sunrise.

The weather today is still bad, with clouds and fog. It is already sunrise time, and the sun has actually risen, but is blocked by the clouds. Only the light shines through, but the sun's shadow cannot be seen.

Just when I was feeling a little regretful, the sun suddenly came out from behind the clouds.

Can you find it? This moment of surprise makes the long wait full of meaning.

The sun had risen completely, and people who were watching the sunrise began to come down from the highest point. I took the opportunity to run up and see the panoramic view of Xiamen. Although it was only a little higher, the scenery was completely different.

The weather today is really not good. I heard that it is not usually like this. I didn’t expect that I would be so lucky.

If you go before 7:30, you can enjoy the half-price and less crowds. It only takes ten minutes to climb Sunlight Rock, but the steps are very steep and you will still feel tired and out of breath after climbing them continuously.

It says on the top of the rock that each person has a time limit of 5 minutes, and the highest platform can accommodate up to 30 people, but there are not many people when we go in the morning, so there is no time limit or crowd limit, so we can take a rest and take pictures. The scenery is excellent, and it is the best attraction on Gulangyu Island in my opinion.

I missed the half-price ticket before 7 o'clock, so I bought a combined ticket for the attractions.

After reaching the top, you can overlook Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Island.

The blue buildings and sea level on the other side, the red-roofed houses on Gulangyu Island, the lush greenery around Sunlight Rock... The three primary colors blend together perfectly~

The red-roofed little house hidden among the green trees, the red and green are really beautiful~

Sunlight Rock is quite big, and there is a temple inside

It's so comfortable to feel the wind blowing in Sunlight Rock

We came out from this side of the temple, and later found that we had not yet finished the walk. If you want to walk all over Sunlight Rock without leaving any blind spots, you can take a picture of the map when you enter the door.

As we walked, we arrived at Sunlight Rock. You can buy tickets for Sunlight Rock alone or in a package. It will be cheaper if you buy a package to visit 5 attractions. However, if you are going back and forth on the same day, it is recommended to choose at most 2 attractions that you want to visit the most. We chose Sunlight Rock and Haoyue Garden. Sunlight Rock offers a beautiful view of Xiamen, and Haoyue Garden is the place to see the statue of Zheng Chenggong. The park itself is also good. Why do you say that you can choose at most 2 paid attractions? Sunlight Rock is really tiring to climb up, woo woo! You know, in addition to walking 25,000 meters, we also climbed 47 floors. The photos of Xiamen Island were taken at the highest point of Sunlight Rock. I have read several books about Xiamen, and they were all shot here, with this picture as the cover. Of course, it looks much better than what I took, hahaha!

When I went out in the morning, the weather showed that it was cloudy. As soon as I arrived at Sunlight Rock, it started to rain. The sky was gray and Xiamen on the opposite side gradually disappeared in the fog. Because I didn't catch up with the half-price ticket for Sunlight Rock, I bought a combined ticket for 90. Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu Island. It can cover the entire Gulangyu Island and you can have a 360-degree view of Xiamen on the opposite side. Even though it was raining, there were still tourists climbing to the top to enjoy the view. If the weather was good, the view would be more charming.

I set the alarm in the morning and arrived at the top of the mountain at 6:30. I didn't expect that everyone arrived earlier than me. The top of the mountain was already crowded with people. Fortunately, the weather was good. Not only did I see the sunrise, but I also encountered a rainbow. There was a sunrise and a rainbow at the same time. This trip was so worth it. It was worth it for me to get up so early.

It's so satisfying to watch the little sun gradually appear and light up the whole sky. But the sunrise is so fast, only one or two minutes, and it's too bright to look at when it's fully out, so you have to wait early.

From Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island and even see Xiamen on the opposite bank.

Although it is not high at all, the Sunlight Rock is made up of huge rocks leaning against each other. The steps are very steep. When climbing, I was nervous for fear of falling down. I saw an old man who was almost 90 years old also climbed up the Sunlight Rock. I really admire his energetic state.

From the highest point of Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island and the scenery on the other side of Xiamen. It is very shocking. The beauty cannot be expressed in any photo.

The top of Sunlight Rock is a tiny place surrounded by railings, which can accommodate only about 15 people at most. It was quite strenuous to climb up. Anyway, we spent most of our energy and were exhausted. So we didn't even visit the nearby Shuzhuang Garden. It was too tiring. So if you want to go, please make a good strategy and plan your route well.

The combined ticket for the five major attractions bought at the entrance of Sunlight Rock includes Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Museum, Haoyue Garden, and Organ Museum. You don't need to pick up a ticket, you can enter by swiping your ID card. There are stairs all the way, you have to climb up. I came early in the morning, and there were not many people. I climbed to the observation deck on the top of Sunlight Rock, where you can see the whole Xiamen. The 360-degree view taken on the observation deck is really beautiful when standing on it and looking down. It is recommended to come early when there are fewer people and it is not sunny. It is a bit cloudy today, and the wind is a bit strong at high altitudes.

Standing on the highest store on Gulangyu Island, overlooking Gulangyu Island and the city of Xiamen, this is the most beautiful scenery in Xiamen.

The red houses full of southern Fujian style are hidden among the green plants on the island. It is worthy of being a world cultural heritage. I am deeply impressed by the scenery before my eyes.

Tickets are required here, and the single ticket is 40 yuan. There are also package tickets for other attractions in Gulangyu Island. I personally recommend that you must visit Sunlight Rock.

My good friend and I climbed to the highest point of Gulangyu Island, Sunlight Rock, under the hot summer sun. The moment I looked up, I was really struck by the beauty and quickly took out my small card camera to record the panorama. The whole island is surrounded by lush plants, and large red houses are scattered under the shade of the trees, which is very movie-like. Now I know that the green coverage rate of Gulangyu Island exceeds 40%, and there are really many plant species. At that time, I only remember that the old banyan trees grew freely everywhere, accompanying Gulangyu Island through every spring, summer, autumn and winter.

After buying the tickets, we quickly reached the highest point of Sunlight Rock, where we can overlook the entire island of Gulangyu and see the main island of Xiamen across the sea.

Red-roofed buildings are one of the characteristics of Gulangyu Island. Seeing these red-roofed buildings in Riguangyanding is very beautiful and spectacular.

The top of Nikko Rock can only accommodate up to 30 people for viewing. If there are too many people below, there will be a time limit for those on the top of the rock.

In addition to the top of the rock, there are many cannons, statues and inscriptions below.

Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, with an altitude of 92.7 meters. It is the iconic attraction of Gulangyu Island. I love the feeling of overlooking all the mountains. Gulangyu Island at my feet has red-roofed buildings of various styles scattered in an orderly manner. When I went there, there were not many people and the weather was good, perfect! You can imagine that watching the sunset, sunrise and night view here must be beautiful. I chose to go to Haoyue Garden to see the night view, so I couldn't have both.

A big drawback of traveling during the Spring Festival, especially in domestic areas, is that there are too many tourists. The time to climb Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island is limited and the number of people is limited. You need to wait in the sun halfway up the mountain, and there will be people rushing you to take pictures there. However, this form of travel is essential during public holidays to avoid safety issues such as excessive crowding and trampling in the scenic area. However, from a personal perspective, the experience is naturally not good.

Climb to the top of Sunlight Rock, where you can see the scenery of Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Island. Sunlight Rock, also known as Huangyan, is located in the center of the island. The top is 92 meters above sea level and is the highest peak of Gulangyu Island. According to legend, when Zheng Chenggong came here in 1641, he saw that the scenery here was far better than Japan's Nikko Mountain (Zheng Chenggong's mother was Japanese Tanaka), so he split the word "Huang" and named it "Sunlight Rock". In the Sunlight Rock scenic area, there are many famous places of interest, such as the Lotus Temple formed by the hollow of the "One Tile" giant stone and the "Ancient Summer Cave" behind the temple.

In addition to its beautiful scenery, Sunlight Rock also has a strong cultural atmosphere, which is why you must visit Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island. The Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall is located here. We seem to see the spectacular scene of hundreds of ships competing for the unification of the country and the warriors marching forward bravely. In the Hero Park, facing the shower of strong winds and waves every day, the prosperity and peace exchanged for so many bones in the park are all worthy of our admiration when we think back. Many literati and poets are intoxicated by the surging waves, and one word is called the eternal masterpiece. Leaving behind many precious handwritings, many of our tourists yearn for it. Friends, please remember that you must visit Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island. It not only gives people beautiful scenery, but also a fairyland. Seeing the flowers and trees shaded by green trees, and seeing the ancient style of the ruins still there, it not only gives people a sense of beauty, but also gives people a spiritual baptism.

Sunlight Rock is located in the south-central part of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen. It is composed of two huge rocks, one vertical and one horizontal, standing side by side. It is 92.7 meters above sea level and is the highest peak on Gulangyu Island. Sunlight Rock is commonly known as "Yanzi Mountain" and also known as "Huangyan". According to legend, in 1641, Zheng Chenggong came to Huangyan and saw that the scenery here was better than Japan's Nikko Mountain, so he split the word "Huang" and called it "Sunlight Rock". The Sunlight Rock tourist area consists of Sunlight Rock and Qin Garden. The top platform of the rock is not big, surrounded by railings, like a "hanging basket" rising into the sky. Visitors climb up and see the clouds and sky close at hand. Leaning on the railing and looking far away, you can see Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island, Dadan and Erdan Islands.

The ticket price for Sunlight Rock is quite high, but it is a must-visit place on Gulangyu Island. Climb to the top of Sunlight Rock and overlook the red-roofed International Architecture Expo and the modern beauty of the Bund on Lujiang Road in Xiamen Island. The altitude is less than 100 meters, and the top is only 60 meters high from the entrance.

For more details, please refer to the detailed travel notes: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/9268721.htm

As the highest point of Gulangyu Island, you can overlook the entire island of Gulangyu by climbing to the top of Sunlight Rock, enjoy the sea breeze, look down at the international buildings, and take in the endless beauty near and far.

Sunlight Rock can be regarded as the landmark of Gulangyu Island. It is actually unremarkable when viewed from below, but only when you stand on it will you discover a different scenery. The whole Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Island are in your sight O(∩_∩)O, and the oncoming sea breeze is very refreshing, making it an excellent spot to take blockbuster photos.



However, the top of Sunlight Rock is too small to accommodate many people, so if there are many people, you have to queue and it is not easy to take good pictures of the scenery. The stairs are divided into a single row for going up and down, and are quite steep, so you need to be careful when going up and down. It is actually still quite hot if you go there in summer, and it is easy to get a tan.



There is a temple at the foot of Sunlight Rock. Actually, there are not many people there because everyone's attention is on the top of the mountain. If you are interested, you can go in and take a look. It is also okay to burn incense and worship Buddha.

There are still many attractive places in Gulangyu Island, such as its old buildings, fresh style, romantic atmosphere, and the breeze on the island that makes you feel excited. These are the things that make people want to go there again after one visit. The only bad thing is that there are crowds of people everywhere, and there are many delicious foods, but the prices are also very expensive, and some of them are not worthy of their reputation, which is quite disappointing.

Bai Juyi wrote a poem about West Lake in Hangzhou: "I can't leave Hangzhou, half of it is this lake." This statement can also be compared to Gulangyu Island to Xiamen, and Sunlight Rock to Gulangyu Island - I can't leave Gulangyu Island, half of it is this rock. Many people are unwilling to buy a complete combination ticket, but they will also buy a single ticket for Sunlight Rock. Some people have a tight schedule and still want to go to the island, and they will also rush to climb Sunlight Rock when they go to the island. But I also feel that there are still many people who seem to be busy checking in in front of the Internet celebrity buildings and specialty shops after going to the island, and they don't know the beauty of Sunlight Rock. After all, there are many people on the island who have experienced it personally, but not many people on Sunlight Rock.

The most important significance of Sunlight Rock is that you can overlook the whole island from a high place. Many houses with orange-red roofs and white exterior walls on the island are just single points when viewed from a close distance, but when you look down from a high place, you can see a large area of ​​red and white interlaced, shaded by green trees and set off by the blue sea in the distance, which is really a beautiful picture.

Also a special reminder, it is best to go to Sunlight Rock after mid-afternoon!!! First, you can take photos of the sunset, because the east of Gulangyu is Xiamen Island, with buildings and mountains, so it is not easy to take photos of the sunrise, while the west has a relatively open sea suitable for taking photos of the sunset; secondly, the old buildings on the island are basically on the east side. Standing on Sunlight Rock and overlooking the buildings below, as well as the skyline of Xiamen Island in the distance, it is better to go there in the afternoon to take photos with the sun shining.



Sunlight Rock is not very high, but on the way to the top, there are many boulders of various shapes and inscriptions left in history, which are also quite impressive. In addition, the road is a bit winding, which adds some fun to the way to the top.



The opening hours of Sunlight Rock (if not all year round, then at least in the peak season after the weather gets hot) last until 8:30 p.m. Because I went down the mountain after taking photos of the sunset this time, I don’t know what the night view will be like. But I’m not particularly looking forward to it, because in terms of close-up, there are mostly old-style buildings on the island, and there weren’t many lighting equipment when I saw it from the main island before; and in terms of long-range views, the main attraction is also the skyline of Xiamen Island on the east side, but in fact, except for the sailing twin towers of the Shimao Straits Building, there is really no good skyline in this section. Because it is said that there are some height restrictions to protect the style of Xiamen’s old city. So, 8:30 is just a reminder, don’t worry about not having enough time to take photos of the sunset.



In addition, there are two gates on the Sunlight Rock. The Sunlight Rock Temple is at the east gate, and there is a partition before the west gate, next to which is the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall. The Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall is still worth a visit, but the Sunlight Rock Temple is not very big and closes late. So if you are short on time, you can choose to go up the mountain through the west gate and then go down the mountain through the east gate.

From the commanding heights of Gulangyu Island, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire island, and those who are interested can also go to watch the sunrise.

Sunlight Rock is the highest peak on Gulangyu Island. Climbing to the top, you can have a panoramic view of Xiamen. There is a saying: If you don’t climb Sunlight Rock, you haven’t been to Xiamen. It makes sense.

How should I put it? If you can go there, go there early. There is a reason why it is so famous.

Normal, the ¥1 stone on the west side can bathe in the sun very well and there is a famous sculpture next to it, but I forgot who it is.

The highest point in Gulangyu Island. You can see the whole island in one trip. You can also see a lot of Xiamen Island.

It's really great! Looking at the entire Gulangyu Island, there are beautiful scenery everywhere you look!

The highest point of Gulangyu Island overlooks the entire island and takes in all the beautiful scenery.

You must go to Sunlight Rock, the panoramic view is spectacular.

It is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, with huge rocks everywhere, which is spectacular.

The highest point of Gulangyu is not very high. It is not tiring to climb up. However, there are many people most of the time and you have to wait.

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

Gulangyu check-in recommendation, I want to climb every mountain I see

Like all cities, there is a highest point from which one can overlook the distance. There is nothing special about this place, but it is quite comfortable to climb to the top. Because there are stairs and drizzle all the way, the running shoes are a bit slippery. When you get to the top, you can overlook the island like a misty forest, which is quite charming. The rain stopped in the afternoon and the sky cleared up, and the mood was completely different.

At the highest point of Gulangyu Island, you can watch the sunrise and overlook the entire island.

There are a lot of people and you can see the panoramic view. If time permits, it is recommended to climb to the top.

I read other people's guides and they said that the Sunlight Rock is crowded after 9 o'clock. Maybe it was because of the bad weather, the Sunlight Rock was not as beautiful as I imagined. There were not many people in the morning.

During the Golden Week in October, there were many people. I was kicked out after watching it for only 2 minutes. The scenery is nice.

This is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, where you can overlook the entire island and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

First of all, don't have too much hope for this place. The altitude of 92.7 meters is really no joke. It's just a broken stone with some stairs dug. There is a ruin of a mountain stronghold gate in the middle, but it is really a door made of bricks, and the door is very low. It is said that Zheng Chenggong was not tall, 1.57 meters or something.

When you climb to the top, there is an observation deck on the top of Sunlight Rock, but when you look up from the ground, it is a lumpy shape. From the observation deck, you can overlook the whole view of Gulangyu Island. Only 30 people are allowed to climb to the top. The reason is so simple. There is only enough space for 30 people to stand on the small ground, and they are 30 thin people. If there are 30 fat people, two of them will definitely have to squeeze out...

It took more than half an hour to climb to the top and come down...

For those of us in the north who are used to seeing mountains and hills, Sunlight Rock does not look very grand or spectacular. However, standing on it, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island and enjoy the sea view from different perspectives. This alone makes it worth climbing the rock to see.

Climbing up the Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the World Trade Twin Towers on the opposite bank, as if it is writing that Xiamen is about to set sail.

Standing on the Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the entire scenery of Gulangyu Island, but it is also a must-visit place for tourists, so it is very crowded and the road is very narrow, so you have to walk carefully. This tour takes about an hour and a half.

Sunlight Rock is the highest point on Gulangyu Island. You can get a panoramic view of the entire island. It is also the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset. However, due to the small size and large flow of people, only about 30 people can go up to watch for 5 minutes at a time.

Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu Island. Standing on it, you can overlook Gulangyu Island.

Sunlight Rock is the highest point on Gulangyu Island. Standing on it, you can look around Gulangyu Island and overlook the prosperous Xiamen Island across the shore. If the weather is good, you can watch the sunrise or sunset, which is definitely a visual enjoyment. It is recommended for everyone to visit this must-visit place on Gulangyu Island.

You can take a cable car near Sunlight Rock, which is also the best place and commanding height for viewing Gulangyu Island.

It is not recommended to go to Sunlight Rock when the light is strong at noon. All the photos taken are backlit, but the bird's-eye view is very beautiful! But the wind on Sunlight Rock is super strong!

The iconic attraction of Gulangyu Island. From the gate of Huangyan Road, you can pass the Riguangyan Temple and climb to the top to get a panoramic view of Gulangyu Island. Go down from Qinyuan, you can visit the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall (i.e. Kanqing Villa).

At night on Gulangyu Island, it costs 30 yuan for a round trip boat ticket for out-of-town tourists.

The view from the top is the best, so be sure to go up and see it.

I reached the top at 17:00. There were so many people at the top observation deck that it was so crowded that there were even quarrels. So I stood at the bottom, which was only 2 meters above the top. It was wise to stand there. There was no problem with the view.

The sun is too bright. Unfortunately I don't have a neutral density filter. I really need it.

The Sunlight Rock tourist area consists of two parts: Sunlight Rock and Qin Garden. Sunlight Rock stands in the south of the central part of Gulangyu Island. It is composed of two huge rocks, one vertical and one horizontal, standing side by side, forming the top of Longtou Mountain. It is 92.7 meters above sea level and is the highest peak on Gulangyu Island.

It was a bad day, there were a lot of people, and I couldn’t see far.

Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, from which you can see the whole view of Xiamen City and Gulangyu Island. This small hill is not very high, and the top of the hill is particularly narrow. It is full of people during peak hours, so it is not easy to find a good angle for taking photos.

The highest point of Gulangyu Island, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island and the Xiamen Island opposite~

The highest point of Sunlight Rock City on Gulangyu Island

Climb high and look far, overlooking the whole island

It's a pity that there are too many people.

Sunlight Rock is divided into two parts, in addition to Sunlight Rock, there is also Qin Garden.

Don’t lose your ticket for Sunlight Rock. If you stay in Gulangyu for more than one day, I suggest you visit Sunlight Rock as the last attraction because you can see the whole picture of Gulangyu from Sunlight Rock and you can revisit the attractions you have visited before.

Tickets are half price before 7:30, 15 yuan per person, including tickets to the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall. Since we arrived early, there were not many tourists on Sunlight Rock in the morning. Standing on the viewing platform of Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island and the beautiful scenery on the other side of Xiamen.

The highest peak of Gulangyu Island offers a panoramic view of the entire island, and the wind is very strong up there.

Climb up the Sunlight Rock and you can start to see the scenery in the distance. You have to pass through a summer cave first and walk along a narrow corridor that was artificially built later. Climb up and you can see a wider view.

The highest point of Gulangyu Island. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island.

Sunlight Rock is actually a temple. You can smell the unique fragrance of the temple as soon as you enter the door. There is also a bronze statue on the way up. If there were not three or five girls climbing the mountain with us, I would have felt a little nervous.

In fact, it is enough to go to Sunlight Rock to watch the sunrise. If you don’t want to watch the sunrise, you don’t even need to go to Sunlight Rock.

Gulangyu's famous Sunlight Rock, I think if you come to Gulangyu for a trip, it's like you haven't been there if you don't go to Sunlight Rock. You can see Gulangyu in 360 degrees, which is beautiful. Here you can visualize the map and see the high-rise buildings in Xiamen, which are in sharp contrast with the red houses in Gulangyu. If you are curious about how cool the ancient summer cave is, you will know it when you walk over. The breeze is very refreshing, and the big rock is completely shaded, so you don't need air conditioning.

The best place to overlook the surrounding scenery should be the center and the highest point of Gulangyu Island.

After replenishing our energy at lunch, we prepared to visit the highlight of today’s attraction, the “Sunlight Rock”. I used the mobile phone navigation to point us to the nearest entrance, and found that next to it was the “Xilinge” where I had drunk coffee before. There are actually several entrances to the Sunlight Rock. Not many people go up here, and it seems that we went up from the back, and the height from the highest point is not high. In the end, I went up to take a look at the scenery and it was just like that. I felt it was not worth the effort to go up.

Gulangyu is a great place to watch the sunset

Not only can you watch the sunset, but you can also see the beach and the coast, giving you a visual experience of overlooking the mountains.

The wind on the top of Sunlight Rock is really strong! This is the must-visit attraction on Gulangyu Island!

There are too many people, the roads are too crowded, and the girl next to me eventually became someone else’s girlfriend. I don’t like it here.

It's really sunny in Xiamen in May. I came back a degree darker. I must apply more sunscreen and wear a sun hat. It's also necessary to take good pictures.