A must-visit for anyone coming to Xiamen is the night cruise on Egret River

On the evening of April 9th, my parents and I boarded an antique-looking cruise ship and embarked on our night journey along the Egret River. As the sun set, the cruise ship slowly passed by Gulangyu Island and the statue of Zheng Chenggong. I was captivated by the beautiful scenery before me, immersed in the peaceful and lovely atmosphere. As the night grew darker, a bright moon hung in the sky, looking like a big pancake, making me want to take a bite. 'Not only is the moon very round tonight, but it's also especially big,' my mother kept saying. Later, we learned that this is called a 'Blue Moon,' a special astronomical phenomenon. Legend has it that those who see the 'Blue Moon' will be very happy, and we were indeed lucky! We sat on the cruise ship, chatting and enjoying the night view along the way. The ferry terminal, International Cruise Center, Huoshao Island, the shipyard... The neon lights on the shore twinkled, reflecting off the water, creating beautiful pictures. Unknowingly, the cruise ship arrived at Haicang Bridge. It is the world's second and Asia's first super-large three-span continuous fully floating steel box girder suspension bridge, nearly 6 kilometers long with a main span of over 600 meters. At night, the Haicang Bridge lights up with decorative lights, looking like a dragon swinging its body, with 'scales' flashing, very spectacular. The hour-long night cruise ended quickly, but the beautiful night view of Egret River left me intoxicated and reluctant to leave. This night cruise on the Egret River made me feel the romance and charm of the city of Xiamen. If you come to Xiamen, don't miss the night cruise on Egret River, I believe you will be touched by its beauty.