Henan 3-Day Tour: Scenic Area & Scenic Area

Today, the theme is Xiamen. Avoid peak crowds and enter the park during off-peak hours, following the recommended route for an in-depth tour; enjoy local cuisine nearby at noon, and in the afternoon, either have free activities or follow the tour guide for additional sightseeing, then return to the hotel in the evening to rest.

Attractions Introduction: One of the highlights in the itinerary is Xiamen. Xiamen is a garden city by the sea, featuring Gulangyu Island international-style buildings, the Island Ring Road, and sha-cha noodles. The artistic shops mixed with the sea breeze make it a slow-paced coastal resort. Among them, Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple, and Xiamen University are worth a closer look.

Warm Tips: The seaside has strong UV rays, so pay attention to sun protection; bring slippers and a change of clothes. For water-related activities, choose qualified vendors. Be sure to bring your ID and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting times and locations. Visitors generally appreciate the slow island life; many say cycling along the Island Ring Road is the most enjoyable. Remember to buy Gulangyu Island tickets in advance, as there is a lot of walking on the island. Considering actual conditions, for the best photos, shoot early in the morning or late in the afternoon—fewer people and soft light in the morning, golden glow at dusk; noon has harsh top light and crowds, so resting at that time is more worthwhile.

Assemble in the morning and depart for Gulangyu Island. Follow the tour guide along the main route, visit all the highlights one by one, and allow plenty of time for photography and rest. At noon, enjoy a local specialty meal, continue exploring in the afternoon, and check into the hotel in the evening to rest and prepare for the next day's itinerary.

Attraction Introduction: Today's itinerary includes Gulangyu Island attractions. Gulangyu Island is a world heritage island opposite Xiamen, featuring international architecture and the unique charm of the Piano Island. From Sunlight Rock, you can overlook the Xiamen-Gulangyu Strait. You can stroll through the alleys, listen to the waves, and view old villas. It is the most art-filled slow-travel island in Fujian, among which Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and Haoyue Garden are the most worth a detailed visit.

Tips: The coastal ultraviolet rays are strong, so pay attention to sun protection; prepare slippers and change of clothes, and for water activities, choose qualified operators; be sure to bring your ID and other valid documents, follow the tour guide throughout, and remember the assembly time and place. Tourists generally feedback that the international architecture and Piano Island atmosphere are considered artistic; tourists say it is commercialized but beautiful; note that ferry tickets are timed, and you mostly walk on the island. In practice, for Xiamen Gulangyu Island, you need to book ferry tickets before boarding, motor vehicles are banned on the island, and walking is prevalent, so wear light clothing and soft-soled shoes.

Transfer to the station/airport per your departure, ending a pleasant journey.

Friendly tips: Pack the night before and keep ID, power bank and souvenirs together; allow extra time for the station/airport; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Return-day travelers remind: pack ID and souvenirs the night before; allow extra time. Practical note — Return-day tip: pack ID, power bank and souvenirs the night before; allow extra time—mountain roads are unpredictable.