Xiamen Xiang'an's Hidden Summer Retreat｜Encounter a Wonderland in the Greenery of Xiangshan

Who says hiking in summer is torture? Xiangshan in Xiang'an hides a tranquil green fairyland—walking up along the wooden boardwalk, arrow bamboo on both sides weaves a green curtain that rustles with the breeze. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dancing light spots on the planks, making every step feel like stepping on flowing light and shadow, instantly filtering out most of the summer heat. This five-kilometer slow trail truly understands travelers' hearts, like a naturally growing vine stringing surprises into a necklace along the way: when passing the thousand-year-old Xiangshan Rock Temple, take a moment to listen to the wind chimes hanging from the eaves. The temple’s Zen atmosphere mixed with the scent of plants slows your breath; around the corner, you’ll find Lion Ball Rock, rugged stones hidden in the shade, still cool to the touch; Xiangyue Lake is a real treasure, its surface like scattered silver, reflecting blue skies and white clouds. Sitting by the shore and zoning out, your worries will sway away with the ripples. Reaching the mountaintop viewing platform is incredibly healing! The wind pushes the panoramic view of Xiang'an right before your eyes—houses, fields, and coastline stretch into one. The breathlessness from climbing turns into a little joy of “Wow, I climbed this high.” If you bring a camera, the evening light is perfect for photos, with the sunset gilding the greenery, every shot looking like an oil painting. After a day of fun, we recommend staying at Jinjiang Inn Plus Xiamen Airport Jimei Xuecun Branch. It’s a friendly drive from Xiangshan, with clean and fresh rooms. After a shower, collapse on the soft bed, savoring the scent of the mountain plants—the dreams you have will be green too. The next day, you can conveniently visit Jimei Xuecun to explore and eat, experiencing the blend of Minnan ancient houses and Nanyang style, making your itinerary full yet unhurried. Summer is meant to be spent immersed in such greenery, with cicadas as background music and mountain breeze as your guide. Surrender yourself to nature to gather the courage to fight the heat～