It was raining all the time on the road, and before we knew it, we had entered the Fujian border.
Every time on the road, as long as I meet a number related to us, I will take a picture. Fat H said that I was free, and I agreed with him, in fact, I am really not busy, I am just free! !
This is the parking and rest area of Moon Bay in Jianou, Nanping, National Highway 205. A sculpture engraved with the words “Moon Bay” is particularly eye-catching. The Minjiang River on one side is flowing slowly, and the mountains on the other side are hidden in the rain and mist. We are not afraid of wind and rain on the deserted riverside. We are attracted by this beautiful scenery and wander in the rain!
Gulangyu Island, Xiamen
The song “Wave of Gulangyu” I sang since elementary school made me yearn for Xiamen, a beautiful island that is like spring all the year round. I look forward to coming here one day, walking on the well-proportioned streets, and tasting all kinds of delicacies. For snacks, go to see her Xiaojiabiyu’s appearance; experience the slow-paced life there; in Gulangyu Island, look forward to having a beautiful encounter with cute cats, and let yourself follow the city’s literature and art. In short, this day finally fulfilled my wish, let us enjoy the sunshine and spend time in this graceful city…
We entered Xiamen after 8:00 p.m., and there was a one-way toll for entering Xiamen. There was no charge when entering Xiamen, and 12 yuan per car for leaving Xiamen.
There are three passenger terminals from downtown to Gulangyu Island: Piano Wharf, Sanqiutian Wharf, and Neicuoao Wharf.
The ticket is 35 yuan, including return. There is a rule here that the number of people who go to the island every day is limited, so friends who go especially on holidays must understand the information well, so as not to buy tickets.
There are scalpers scalping tickets. When my friend’s family went during the Spring Festival in 2015, they couldn’t buy a ticket. At that time, the scalpers raised the ticket price to more than 300 yuan, so my friend’s family went to Xiamen, but they didn’t go to Gulangyu Island. I have always felt a little regretful.
But it doesn’t matter, so that there is a more sufficient reason to go again next time!
Terminal waiting hall
When we crossed the sea by boat, we saw a lot of rubbish floating on the sea, and many dead fish with their white bellies turned over.
Out of the pier, we walked into a green shade, and the rows of big trees on the side of the road exposed their well-developed root systems and stretched into the distance.
On the beach there is a reef with a height of more than two meters and a cave in the middle. Whenever the tide rises and the waves hit the reef, it will make a sound like beating a drum, so it is called “Drum Rock”. .
Walking slowly in the winding alleys and alleys, admiring various buildings of different styles, forgetting the complexity of the world, and enjoying the leisurely life here. There are no cars on the island, no Internet cafes and discotheques, only the occasional melodious piano sound and some lazy cats, as well as carefree old people, sitting at the door and basking in the sun.
Walking through the streets and alleys, following the signage on the roadside, you can often hear the crisp sound of birdsong, accompanied by bursts of flowers, admiring the buildings of various styles, and there are hawkers selling handicrafts on the roadside Ladies and gentlemen, what you really appreciate about all of these things at this time is a kind of mood, which is simple and natural.
Passing by Sunlight Rock Temple while crossing the street, there is nothing very special inside, so I came out after turning around.
There is a big banyan tree beside the small square, and many people will rest in the shade of the tree.
There are all kinds of live seafood outside the hotel.
Fruits sold by the roadside.
Shuzhuang Garden – originally the private garden of Lin Erjia, a wealthy Taiwanese gentry. In 1894, the Qing court failed in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, and Taiwan was ceded to Japan in the following year. Lin Weiyuan and his son Shu Zang did not want to be subjugated slaves, so they moved to live in Gulangyu Island. Later, Shu Zang built this garden, and the owner named the garden after the homonym of his word “Shu Zang”. After he died in Taiwan, his relatives dedicated the garden to the country and it became the current park. (Ticket 30 yuan)
This is a very popular commercial snack street, and every food stall is overcrowded!
DIY Handmade Pottery Shop
We ate and strolled all the way, and unknowingly walked to the seaside. Under the shade of clusters of trees on the shore, there were a lot of tourists enjoying the coolness and watching the scenery.
After shopping around for a long time, we took a boat from Sanqiutian Wharf and returned to the urban area.
Xiamen Zhongshan Road
At night, standing on the seashore at the end of Zhongshan Road, looking at Gulangyu Island, the “garden on the sea” on the other side, listening to the sound of waves and watching the neon lights flashing. The blending of light, light and shadow paints a vivid picture.
Xiamen Zhongshan Road is a commercial street that leads directly to the sea. At night, when the lights come on, the whole street is adorned with brilliance. The businesses on both sides of the street are booming, and we follow the crowds to witness the prosperity here. This is a paradise for shoppers and foodies.
A variety of special gourmet snacks and unique characteristic shops on Zhongshan Road.
(to be continued)
