Xiamen Healthy Trail City Walk – The Fastest Route

Xiamen Healthy Trail City Walk: Stay at Jinjiang Inn and Enjoy a Sunset Date with Mountains and Sea If you want to immerse yourself in the mountains, sea, flower fields, and sunset in Xiamen, this healthy trail light hiking route combined with a stay at Jinjiang Inn Xiamen North Station Jimei University Branch saves time and creates a full atmosphere. Keep this detailed guide handy! 🏨 Accommodation: Jinjiang Inn’s “Convenience + Comfort” Double Buff Choosing Jinjiang Inn Xiamen North Station Jimei University Branch is a win-win for cost-effectiveness and convenience: • Transportation Connection: From the hotel, take Metro Line 1 (Jimei Avenue Station) directly to Zhenhai Road Station, then transfer to a bus to Zengshan Station in about 40 minutes; if you prefer a taxi, it’s about 20 kilometers and a 30-minute drive. Both public transport and driving are smooth. • Accommodation Experience: The hotel rooms are clean and bright, with soft and comfortable bedding. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a glimpse of the green campus of Jimei University. The front desk provides Xiamen attraction maps and can help plan your travel routes, very friendly for short-term visitors. Within a 5-minute walk, there is a snack street where you can enjoy a bowl of satay noodles in the evening, full of local flavor. 🚶 Healthy Trail City Walk: Capture the Mountain, Sea, and Sunset in 3 Hours [Route Pace]: Plan according to sunset time, depart at 16:00 just right Starting from the hotel, it’s recommended to arrive at Zengshan Bus Station before 16:00 (bus routes B2 and 47 go directly there). This is the trailhead and the “appetizer” for sea views—standing on the viewing platform next to the bus stop, you can overlook the blue coastline of Huandao Road. The sea breeze carries a salty freshness that instantly soothes travel fatigue. Walk 5 minutes to Entrance 7 of Tianquan Trail Plaza, climb the steps to reach the iconic “arched corridor bridge” (Photo 2): the metal grid roof glows warmly at sunset, with dense greenery of Zengshan on one side and shimmering sea on the other. Standing under the corridor, you can easily capture a scene that looks like it’s straight out of a Japanese drama. Continue walking 10 minutes to Pangui Tower, the “sunset centerpiece” of the trail (Photo 4): at dusk, the sun sets just behind the tower on the horizon, bathing the crowd on the trail in golden-orange light. Silhouettes frame the sunset, creating a romantic scene that needs no filter. Another 5 minutes ahead is the Wanshi Canghai Viewing Platform, where you can overlook the emerald waters of Shangli Reservoir. The distant city buildings blend with the mountains and sea, perfect for a panoramic shot of “city and nature in harmony.” If time allows, you can visit Meihai Flower Terrace along the way (about a 15-minute walk). In summer, bougainvillea blooms in clusters, with pink and purple flower walls against the blue sky—a “fresh and charming surprise” on the trail. [Practical Tips]: Avoid pitfalls + photo guide • Gear: Wear lightweight sports shoes (the trail has gentle slopes), bring mosquito repellent (there are many insects in the green areas), and carry a bottle of iced winter melon tea to refresh yourself while walking; • Timing: Sunset in Xiamen is around 18:30 in summer and 18:00 in autumn. It’s recommended to arrive at Pangui Tower 30 minutes early to secure a good spot; arriving late may mean the best view is blocked by crowds; • Photo Angles: At the arched corridor bridge, crouch at the trail edge and use the grid roof as the foreground to shoot the sea; at Pangui Tower, stand by the trail railing with the sunset behind you to capture backlit silhouettes; at Wanshi Canghai, use your phone’s wide-angle lens to frame the reservoir, city, and sea in one shot. 🌃 Return: The Relaxing Feeling of Staying at Jinjiang Inn After finishing the trail around 19:00, taking the bus and metro back to the hotel arrives around 20:00. The snack street downstairs is filled with the aroma of ginger duck and oyster omelets. After a satisfying meal, return to your room, take a hot shower, collapse on the soft bed, and browse through the sunset photos taken during the day. The day’s fatigue is healed by the mountains, sea, and gentle moments. This route combines “comfortable stay, easy walk, and stunning views” into 24 hours in Xiamen. No need to rush your itinerary—just follow the rhythm of the sunset and enjoy Xiamen’s most relaxed romance.