Island Ring Road
环岛路
A seaside scenic road along the southeast coast of Xiamen Island. The section from Baicheng Beach to the Convention and Exhibition Center is the best route for cycling, sea views and sightings of Kinmen Island.
Huandao Road is about 43 km long. Its finest stretch runs from Baicheng Beach at Xiamen University, past Hulishan Fort, Pearl Bay, Zengcuo'an, Coconut Wind Village and Huangcuo, to the International Convention and Exhibition Center. This section is about 12 km long. On one side are palm trees and wooden boardwalks, and on the other, blue sea and sandy beaches. On clear days you can see Kinmen Island across the water. Huandao Road is also the course of the Xiamen Marathon and is known as the “most beautiful marathon route.” Suggested itinerary: rent a bicycle or two-seat pedal cart at Baicheng Beach or Zengcuo'an (about CNY 20–40 per hour; shared bikes can be unlocked by QR code), and ride along the coast to the Exhibition Center. On the way, wade into the sea at Coconut Wind Village Beach, see the sign reading “One Country, Two Systems, Unify China,” and enjoy the sea-view cafés of Huangcuo. In the evening, ride back to Zengcuo'an for dinner. You can also ride against the flow from the Wuyuan Bay direction to Guanyin Mountain Beach. The entire route is free and open all day. Swimming at the beaches is free, but do not enter the sea in areas without lifeguards. Transport: buses stop along the route at Hulishan, Zengcuo'an, Coconut Wind Village and the Convention and Exhibition Center. You can also take BRT to Qianpu and transfer. Notes: sea winds are strong and UV is intense, so use sun protection. Do not swim alone at night, and during typhoon season, check for road closure notices.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zengcuoan
- Dongping Mountain
- Hulishan Fortress
- Xiamen Botanical Garden
- Baicheng Beach
- Wulao Peak
- South Putuo Temple
- Xiamen University