Weekend Guide to Xiamen's Island Ring Road

Island Ring Road Cycling 📢 Here's a complete guide for your weekend cycling trip along Xiamen's Island Ring Road, starting from your hotel! Route: Guanyin Mountain → Xiangshan Yacht Club → Convention Center → Coconut Wind Fort → Huangcuo Beach → Wanyue Slope → Music Square → Zengcuo'an → Hulishan Fortress → Baicheng Beach → Xiamen University (Nanputuo Temple is nearby) → Shapowei ✅ The round trip is approximately 40 kilometers, offering stunning scenery, perfect for a relaxing ride and photo opportunities! ✅ Cycling Tips: 1. Start at 4 PM to avoid the heat and enjoy the comfortable sea breeze. 2. Opt for shared bikes or electric bikes for a more flexible and leisurely experience—after all, the goal is to enjoy freedom while traveling! 📷 No need to worry about crowds; it's truly a serene and enjoyable experience! 📸 Photo Spots: 1⃣ Mountain & Guanyin Mountain Beach: This area is super quiet! Every shot turns out amazing! 2⃣ Country, Two Systems: The eight-character slogan reflects the heartfelt sentiments of the Chinese people! 3⃣ Wind Fort: China's very own California~~ Coconut trees, large lawns, and beaches create the ultimate summer vibe~~ Perfect for watching sunrises and sunsets~~ 4⃣ Beach: A quiet and lesser-known spot with a soothing sea breeze, ideal for slow cycling and zoning out with music~~ 5⃣ Square: A must-visit cycling spot with a giant "musical note" backdrop—perfect for dynamic short videos! 6⃣ Beach: Though crowded, you can see the Twin Towers here. The blend of sea and sky, along with sandy shores, makes for stunning silhouette shots! 7⃣ Cat Street + Art West Street~~ Vibrant Instagrammable walls and dopamine-colored storefronts make for great exploring and instant photo ops! P1, P2: Guanyin Mountain Beach P3: Guanyin Mountain Rainbow Stairs P4: One Country, Two Systems Slogan Beach P5, P6, P7: Sunrise at Coconut Wind Fort P8: China's Very Own California P9, P10: Huangcuo Beach P11: Music Square - Xiamen's Most Beautiful Seat P12: Baicheng Beach P13, P14, P15: Shapowei