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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shanghang [2025]
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Kulangsu
4.4
/5
52015 reviews
8.7
From £0.52
Based on 5,737 reviews
Gulangyu Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Taste authentic Hokkien snacks on Kulangsu
Regular diverse concerts held
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It's definitely worth a visit. There's a line in a song that goes, "Gulangyu Island faces Taiwan from afar." Standing on Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island, you can overlook Taiwan. There are also many unique old alleys and their stories.
The scenery of Gulangyu Island is pleasant. Walking on the fine sand beach and feeling the sea breeze gives people a relaxed and happy feeling. They don’t want to leave for a long time, letting the sea breeze blow all their worries into the sea of the Taiwan Strait, and they are intoxicated by it, as if in a dream.
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Xiamen Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
15832 reviews
8.6
From £3.11
Based on 249 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605922985935
Address: No. 25, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Exotic Flowers and Trees: Trending Spot
40,000 sq ft rare cacti
Saved by 883 users12840 positive reviews
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There are too many people when you go there on holidays. There are queues everywhere. It is hot and uncomfortable, but the scenery is beautiful. I didn’t take the cable car next to it because the number of people is limited during holidays.
It is suitable for children to take a walk and see various plants. It is best to enter from the west gate, take the sightseeing bus, and get off at the south gate. This will save energy and the children will not be too tired.
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Zhonggu Cable Car
4.6
/5
6724 reviews
8.4
From £8.28
Based on 14 reviews
Zhongshan Road Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605924000918168
Address: No. 25-110, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
82 cabins reduce wait time
3280 ft skywalk for Zhonggu & Drum Hills
Saved by 953 users5130 positive reviews
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It's a good hike, with beautiful views. The round trip takes 40 minutes, and aside from being a bit hot in the summer, there aren't any other issues.
The waiting time is about 30 minutes (at 10 AM on a summer weekend).
We booked it in advance on Ctrip, which was very convenient. We waited in line for a short while before we got on. The cable car is quite long and offers a great view overlooking the botanical gardens. The other side is the ocean, which is a lovely view. It's air-conditioned and quite comfortable.
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Yunshuiyao Scenic Area
4.4
/5
3769 reviews
7.9
From £4.97
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town | 80.4 km from downtown
Phone +864008885111
Address: 607 County Road, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Saved by 184 users2594 positive reviews
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The environment is picturesque and makes people linger. As soon as they come in, they are attracted by the scenery of nature, the beautiful mountains and rivers, and the earthen buildings. The locals are very warm and simple, and the consumption is reasonable.
I like the ancient banyan trees, the earthen buildings, the mountains and rivers here, and the people here are very friendly. The only thing I don’t like here is the business. The villagers come out to set up their own stalls, which is too monotonous! It lacks fun!
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Hulishan Fortress
4.7
/5
14231 reviews
7.8
From £2.59
Based on 138 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605922088313
Address: No. 2, Zengcuo Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Overlook Xiamen's ocean views
Daily Red Barbarian Cannon & Qing drill
Saved by 215 users6734 positive reviews
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The Bernoulli Cannon is spectacular. The Hulishan Fort is conveniently located next to Baicheng Beach, with buses running right outside. The sea views, blue skies, and white clouds are fantastic for taking photos. The staff are friendly and can even make small photo keychains for free, which is a great touch.
The scenery of Hulishan Fort is very beautiful, and you can also learn about the history of the bombardment of Kinmen and the past resistance against foreign enemies. The overall feeling after the tour is very good, the sea view is very beautiful, and you can see some of the islands of Kinmen, which is impressive.
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Qingyuan Mountain
4.4
/5
3046 reviews
7.7
From £7.25
Based on 121 reviews
Weat Lake Park/Qingyuan Mountain | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86059522777675
Address: East side of Qingyuanshan Mountain Visitor Center, Fengze District, Quanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Quanzhou city
Overlook Quanzhou's cityscape & culture
Saved by 184 users1634 positive reviews
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Qingyuan Mountain is definitely worth a visit! The mountain is lushly forested, the air is fresh, and the natural beauty permeates every corner. There are sightseeing buses available, but no cable car. Don't miss Laojun Rock, where the Song Dynasty stone statue of Laojun is breathtakingly lifelike. Also, Nantai Rock offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Quanzhou city.
I really like the Taoist concept of "Tao follows nature". I came here for the reason that "Laozi is the best in the world". I like it very much. It takes some time to walk down the mountain after taking the bus. The scenery is good. I will come again next time if I have the chance.
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Nan'ao Island
4.5
/5
1815 reviews
7.7
Based on 86 reviews
Nan'ao Island Houzhai town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86075489802123
Address: Nan'ao Island, Nan'ao County, Shantou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Golden sunset at lighthouse
Eastern Hawaii & bridge crossing
Saved by 499 users985 positive reviews
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Nan'ao Island, a place full of tropical style, the island is tree-lined, the beach is white as snow, the sea is crystal clear, like a pearl embedded in the South China Sea. Here, you can enjoy the fun of the sun beach, feel the magic of nature, you can also taste the fresh and delicious seafood dinner, experience the simplicity of the fishing village. Nan'ao Island is undoubtedly an ideal place for vacation and leisure.
Highly recommended. We drove, and crossing the Nan'ao Bridge cost 96 RMB. We stayed at the Jingdelou B&B on Nan'ao Island. As you can see from the pictures, it was a very clean family room. There are three rooms. The host upgraded us for free, so kudos to the owner! 👍 We then dined at the restaurant across from the hotel, Islander Home Cooking. The seafood was fresh, generous, and affordable, and the cost for six of us was 408 RMB. That night, we rented an electric sled for a ride around the island. It was so cool and affordable. You can rent an electric sled downstairs from the hotel for 60 RMB for 24 hours, and the owner gave us a brand new one. We also had delicious pickled vegetables. I was worried I'd be ripped off before I went, but after I visited, I found the island vendors to be very kind! It was a truly wonderful experience. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Fujian Tulou Yongding Scenic Areas
4.5
/5
3836 reviews
7.6
From £1.56
Based on 155 reviews
Yongding Earth Building | 71.1 km from downtown
Phone +8605973256222
Address: 309 Provincial Rd, Yongding Qu, Longyan Shi, Fujian Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Panoramic view of tulou & countryside
Hakka & Overseas Chinese fusion
Saved by 278 users2284 positive reviews
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The earth buildings are scattered throughout a village. It is recommended to stay overnight. The night view is quite beautiful. I personally recommend hiring a tour guide, or just taking a quick look. Many residents still live in the earth buildings, which are very lively.
The Chengqi Tower, the king of earthen buildings, boasts a stunning architecture. Its massive 73-meter diameter and over 400 rooms, a structure of circles within circles, a circle within a circle, exemplifies the masterful architectural skills of the ancients. Its rich cultural heritage allows visitors to experience the Hakka people's dedication to traditional virtues. The scenic beauty of Chengqi Tower, nestled between mountains and water, is surrounded by dozens of large and small earthen buildings, both round and square. The area boasts comprehensive amenities and a restaurant. However, the area is heavily commercialized, with some of the local guides being indigenous, who offer less than professional explanations and high ticket prices.
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Fujian (Nanjing) Tulou Scenic Area
4.4
/5
821 reviews
7.6
From £4.99
81.6 km from downtown
Phone +864008885111
Address: Shoyo Uesaka Murata Dormitory
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Spectacular circular buildings layout
Round Tulou & Yunshuiyao Ancient Town
Saved by 364 users680 positive reviews
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It's great for self-driving, I would call it a painless tour! Navigate to the Tianluokeng Viewing Platform, park the car and walk 20 meters to the viewing platform, you don't need to walk a lot
This scenic spot is worth visiting for its historical heritage, centuries-old earthen buildings, centuries-old banyan trees, refreshing rivers, and simple people. Today, I was particularly impressed by our guide, Xiao Luo, who was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, and made our visit to the Nanjing Shilou Scenic Area even more intimate.
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Xiamen Science & Technology Museum
4.7
/5
10983 reviews
7.6
From £13.45
Based on 14 reviews
SM City Square Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605925371522
Address: Xiamen Culture and Art Center, No. 95, Sports Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Near Gulangyu & other attractions
3 theaters for immersive experience
Saved by 439 users7352 positive reviews
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The product is consistent with the description, the price/performance ratio is also very high, the people are nice, the service is enthusiastic, the delivery speed is fast, I will come to your store next time, and I will recommend others to come to your store, all five points of praise!!!
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