Top Attractions in Xiamen -The five you must not miss out on!

The South Putuo Temple, also known as the Nanputuo Temple, is a great place to visit if you're looking for a spiritual connection. The temple is surrounded by a gorgeous ocean and is adjacent to the Wulao Peaks, making its surroundings incredibly magnificent. The temple was built during Tang Dynasty, and the monks developed it as one of China's most important holy sites. At the Temple, you'll find numerous fascinating artefacts and scriptures. This is why tourists head over to Xiamen as soon as they land in Beijing, to explore all of these magnificent temples. If you're looking to head over to Xiamen, it is advised to stay in Beijing and explore the capital before heading out. You can check out hotels in Beijing China the likes of Pan Pacific Beijing, which is centrally located, allowing you to explore the capital swiftly before heading to Xia-men.

This site, which is located on the south shore of Xiamen Island, takes around 1- 2 hours to completely explore. The Fortress was intended to protect the coastlines, and it has done so for over a century. As a con-sequence, the fortress has been designated as a major historical landmark by the state and is being well-maintained. During the Qing Dynasty, it played an essential role in defending the kingdom against Japanese invasions in the early 1900s.

If you enjoy architecture, the Earth Buildings of Yongding should be on your itinerary when visiting Xiamen. Back in the days, the Hakka people were forcibly displaced on the Yellow River plains due to a conflict that was raging at the time. Maybe this is the reason why they built tall fortresses to defend themselves be-cause of unpleasant prior persecution experiences. They constructed the Tulou, or the earth buildings, which is a heritage-listed landmark that attracts visitors from all over the world.

If you want to be surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery, Mount Wuyi in Fujian Province is a must-see. To see everything this place has to offer, you will need a whole day. The location is known for its biodiversity protection programmes, and this is why it has been a heritage-listed site since 1999. It is one of the best scenic places in Xiamen to take brilliant photographs too!

This is a famous tourist site, so plan on spending at least half a day here. A ferry ride from the city to the island takes about five minutes. The island is one of Fujian's top ten destinations for spectacular scenery. You'll adore it! And photographers will be further treated with amazing vistas! Make sure your cameras and your mobile phones are fully charged. You will be able to take some Instagram worthy photographs here on this island!