[2025 Xiamen Attraction] Travel Guide for Moonlight Rock (Updated Jul)

#summervacay A seaside stroll on **Gulangyu (鼓浪屿)** is pure magic—think golden sunsets, colonial backdrops, and hidden beaches. Here’s your perfect coastal itinerary: --- ### **🌊 Best Seaside Spots on Gulangyu** 1. **Gangzaihou Beach (港仔后海滨浴场)** - *Why Go*: Soft sand, gentle waves, and views of **Shuzhuang Garden’s rock formations**. - *Secret Tip*: Climb the rocks on the left end for **isolated coves**. 2. **Huandao Road (环岛路) Coastal Walk** - *Highlights*: Cliffside path with ocean vistas, passing **Qing Dynasty cannons** and **Lover’s Cave**. 3. **Moonlight Rock (月光岩) Sunset** - *Free Alternative*: Lesser-known than Sunlight Rock, with 360° sea views. --- ### **🚶♂️ Seaside Walking Route** **Sanqiutian Pier** → Trinity Church → **Huandao Road coastal path** → Gangzaihou Beach → **Moonlight Rock for sunset**. --- ### **📸 Photo Ops** - **Abandoned piers** near Shuzhuang Garden (moody shots!). - **Fisherman’s boats** at dawn (6:00 AM near Nei Cuo Ao). --- ### **🍹 Refuel Like a Local** - **Seaside Kiosks**: Try *taro ice cream* (¥15) or fresh coconut (¥20). - **Hidden Café**: *Gulangyu No. 8* (near Gangzaihou) for sea-view coffee.

| Unlock 99% of the Unknown Hidden Ways to Play. 💥 Avoid the crowds! Take a reverse tour during the summer vacation and stay in the Museum of International Architecture. Hidden among the red tiles and white walls are niche photo spots 📸 Private group with private car + island owner-level guide to take you to thoroughly enjoy the authentic Southern Fujian flavor! 🌴D1: Stroll through the International Architecture Complex and Unlock the Renaissance Code 🚢Exclusive speedboat to the island, avoiding the crowds at Sanqiutian Pier! The butler will hand you a "hand-painted map of the island" to start your walking mode~ ▫️Hai Heaven Villa: Listen to Southern music performances in the century-old Nanyang-style villa complex. The light and shadow of the cloister are intertwined, taking you back to the Republic of China in seconds 🎭 (Wearing a cheongsam will make your photos even better!) ▫️Bishan Cave Graffiti Wall: Enter the tunnel known only to locals, and take cyberpunk blockbusters with fluorescent paintings 🎨 ▫️Moonlight Rock Sunset: Avoid the crowds at Sunlight Rock! Climb to the top and overlook the illuminated Lujiang Road. The orange sea + twin towers are absolutely stunning in the same frame 🌇 🍜D2: Explore the Deep Alleys of Longtou Road and Thoroughly Enjoy the Authentic Flavors 🦪 "Picky Eater" mission card released! Follow the Southern Fujian grandma to unlock: Huangjiadu Fish Market: Freshly opened oysters dipped in soy sauce and chili, and handmade sandworm jelly from fishermen that is Q and chewy 🐚 Shen's Southern Fujian Rice Noodle Roll: Shark soup with peanut soup, the seafood collides with the sweet soup to open a new dimension of taste buds 🍲 Chujiayuan Coffee Shop: Drink siphon pot coffee in a century-old villa, and the mango mousse hides the old time of Gulangyu Island ☕ Night tour of Shuzhuang Garden: Piano Museum + Twelve Cave Maze, listen to the tide sonata under the moonlight 🎹 ⛵️D3: Island Hopping and Wave Chasing, Private Luxury Party on an Unmanned Beach 🚤Speedboat straight to Dadeji Bathing Beach! Contract the entire glass sea at low tide: Treasure Hunt Blind Box: Dig for elephant trunk clams, pick up heart-shaped corals, and the butler will teach you how to make seafood satay pot on the spot 🦀 Niche photo spots: Concord Church bougainvillea waterfall, Chuncaotang overlooking Xiamen Eight Market 📷 Beach BBQ: Freshly caught grouper + Southern Fujian satay sauce, listen to the story of the overseas Chinese family going to Southeast Asia by the bonfire 🔥 💡Nanny-level TIPS: 🏡Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in a century-old red brick villa on Gulangyu Island, with a beautiful view of the Bagua Building from the terrace~ 🚢Transportation: Private group includes island electric car transportation! No tired legs when walking through the alleys 👟 🎫Tickets: The joint ticket includes five major attractions, but Moonlight Rock is free, has fewer people, and the scenery is even more stunning! 📸Photography: Take photos of the light and shadow of the buildings from 9-11am on sunny days, and the Shuzhuang Garden cloister has its own ink filter on rainy days~ Get rid of the travel guide this summer! Follow the private group to explore the capillaries of Gulangyu Island 🌿

| Dreamlike Orange Sea. Encountering an orange sea-like sunset in Gulangyu is truly an extremely romantic experience 🌅 🌅Experience Process 1. Purchase Tickets and Board the Island: Purchase ferry tickets in advance on the "Yu Jian Xiamen" WeChat official account. Ordinary tickets are CNY 35 (round trip). It is recommended to choose the Xiamen-Gulangyu Ferry Terminal - Sanqiutian Terminal route, which is close to various sunset viewing spots after disembarking. 2. Daytime Stroll: After boarding the island, you can first stroll around Gulangyu's characteristic attractions, such as Sunny Wall, Most Beautiful Corner, and Sunlight Rock, to feel the artistic atmosphere of Gulangyu. 3. Go to the Viewing Point: Search for "Tide Table Elf" in the mini program in advance to understand the sunset time of the day, and go to the viewing point 1–2 hours before sunset. Sunlight Rock is the highest point of Gulangyu, with a great view overlooking the entire island and the sea; Gangzaihou Beach is at the foot of Sunlight Rock, where you can see the sunset shining on the sea up close, and the lighthouse and the sunset in the same frame make for great photos; Moonlight Rock is the second highest point, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and you can also see the Twin Towers in the distance. 4. Enjoy the Sunset: Find the best spot, wait quietly for the sunset, watch the sun slowly set, the sky is dyed orange-red, and freeze this beautiful moment. 💖Experience Feeling When the afterglow of the sunset shines on your body, the whole world is plated with a layer of gentle gold. On Sunlight Rock, overlooking the entire Gulangyu and the vast sea, the magnificent scenery makes people feel broad-minded; on Gangzaihou Beach, the waves gently pat the beach, watching the sun sink into the sea little by little, and feeling this tranquility and beauty with the people around you is really incomparably romantic; although Moonlight Rock is niche, you can enjoy the undisturbed sunset time here, and you can also take the Twin Towers and the sunset into your eyes at the same time, which is really amazing! 📷Required Equipment 1. Camera: Whether it is a professional camera or a mobile phone, you can record this beautiful moment. Remember to fully charge it in advance or bring a power bank. 2. Sunglasses: The sun is still dazzling at sunset. Wearing sunglasses can protect your eyes and create a stylish photo. 3. Coat: The sea breeze is strong, and the temperature will drop after sunset. Bring a coat to avoid catching a cold. ⚠️Precautions 1. Time Control: Sunlight Rock stops admission at 17:30. If you want to watch the sunset here, go early to avoid missing the best viewing time. 2. Safety Issues: The reefs on the beach are slippery, and there are many barnacles and oyster shells. Be sure to pay attention to safety when walking and do not stay in dangerous areas. 3. Weather Conditions: Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day to go, so that you have a greater chance of seeing the beautiful sunset. 4. Peak Crowds: Sunset is a popular time, and there may be many people at the viewing point. Find a good spot in advance and enjoy the view in a civilized manner. Come to Gulangyu for a sunset date 💕

🎉Friends! Today I want to share with you a great island tour route 😃 🌅At 7:30 in the morning, we landed on the island at Sanqiutian Pier! Remember to grab the boat ticket from "Yujian Xiamen" three days in advance😜. Here we recommend you to choose the 35 yuan economy class, which includes round-trip tickets👍. As soon as you get ashore, wow 😍, you will be amazed by the slope surrounded by bougainvillea. That is the most beautiful corner! Let’s take some empty shots quickly before the main group arrives📸. I recommend that you wear a light-colored dress with a straw bag to create a French vibe. That feeling is simply amazing😎! Next is the must-visit route: The most beautiful corner → Organ Museum (opens at 8:30) → Longtou Road Vegetable Market (full of local flavor) → Sunlight Rock (few people before 10 o'clock, just right to enjoy the beautiful scenery) → Shuzhuang Garden → Gangzai Back Beach → Haoyue Garden → Zheng Chenggong Statue 🍜At 11:30, it’s time for the Longtou Road food binge😋! ▫️There is a Ye family glutinous rice cake grandpa pushing a retro cart to make it on the spot, it looks super tempting 😍; ▫️Lin Kee Fish Balls are so chewy that you can play ping-pong balls. Take a bite and you will find it full of deliciousness💥; ▫️The Minnan hot sauce of Shenjia Rice Noodle Rolls is the soul of the dish. It tastes so good🤩; ▫️Be sure to add saponin rice to Houshenglin sweet soup, the taste is so rich that you can't stop eating it🥳. Yes, we have to avoid those Internet celebrity stores crowded with tourists😎, and walk deeper into the market, where you can see grandmas peeling freshly-peeled earthworm jelly, served with yellow mustard. This is the traditional way of eating it in old Xiamen👍. 🌿At 13:00 in the afternoon, we also have a secret route that avoids the crowds. Are you looking forward to it?😃 🎉Hey, friends! Today I want to share with you an awesome place 🎊! After coming out of the Bishan Cave, it became quiet instantly😜. At this time, navigate to "Moonlight Rock" and you will unlock a free viewing platform👏! Here, you can overlook the red roofs and the waves 🌊, and the key point is, you don’t need to buy a ticket 😏! Walking along the road, you will pass by the abandoned clock tower and Chuncaotang 🏰. The iron window frames wrapped with firecracker flowers really look like an oil painting sealed by time, so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it 😍! ⛵It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and we came to Shuzhuang Garden, where there is an advanced way to play 😎! Don’t go to the Piano Museum and queue up there 🙅! Going deeper into the Twelve Caves Rockery, you will find a wonderful frame that can frame the sea and sky. It is simply amazing👍! Remember to bring a notebook with you📝, there are cliff carvings from 1903 at the entrance of Dieshishan Cave, you can make rubbings of them🤩! 🌅At 5:30 in the evening, let’s go to Gangzai Hou Beach to chase the sunset🥳! I recommend you bring a scarf as a photo prop. When the tide is low, follow the local aunt to dig clams. It feels super relaxing! Facing the sea, walk 200 meters to the right, wow 😎, the Haicang Bridge and the Twin Towers will form a golden coastline. At this time, have a cup of Zhang Sanfeng milk tea, and pair it with pineapple cakes, it is simply a delicacy on earth 😋! ✨There is also a hidden easter egg here😉! There are no motor vehicles on the island, so wearing soft-soled shoes is much more important than appearance 😜! Look for brick walls with the "World Heritage Logo" and collect 9 of them to take photos. Maybe you can even summon a dragon 🐉! The doorplates of the former consulates contain the code of the year of construction. Isn’t it interesting? After 6pm, the return boat will dock directly at Zhongshan Road Pier🚢. 💡I have a little secret tip to tell you😃! Switch your phone map to 3D mode, it will be easier to find the way📲! Also, be sure to bring mosquito repellent🦟, the Aedes mosquitoes under the banyan tree are super poisonous, be sure not to get bitten😅! Hey, you know what? It’s so special to use a stamp book to go to the post office to get a commemorative stamp! 😍 Imagine holding that little notebook, uniquely marked with all kinds of beautiful commemorative stamps, with every page filled with memories. 📕✨ This is definitely a cool idea to make your collection even more unique! 🎉 Whether you keep it for yourself or give it to a friend, it can bring you full of joy and surprise! 🎁💖#CtripTravelCustomization

Visitors to Gulangyu Island typically flock to the famous Sunlight Rock, but few know that there is also a Moonlight Rock on the island; compared to the bustling Sunlight Rock, most locals prefer the latter. From a viewing perspective, 'Sun' and 'Moon' are located on opposite sides of the island, both offering embraces of the seascape and the entire coastline. Moonlight Rock is free to visit all year round, attracting fewer crowds, and sometimes it's chosen as a picturesque spot for personal photoshoots. The most anticipated moment is at dusk when climbing Moonlight Rock allows for the viewing of a stunning sunset, providing a perfect ending to a day's exploration! Since it's hard to find a specific location on the map, here's a guide for you: 1. Navigate to Bi Mountain Cave, then head towards the summit, passing by Bi Mountain Park and Chuncao Hall, continue up the stone steps, and you'll reach the top; you can also ask the friendly residents along the way. 2. Since the protective measures on Moonlight Rock are quite basic, with the rock only surrounded by iron chains, it is recommended to visit during the day or in the evening when there is sufficient light. Recommendation Index: 4 Exploration Index: 5 (Disclaimer: The images and text for this issue have been authorized for release by the Ctrip travel photography user Xiaoxixicc.)