Huxi Rock
虎溪岩
“Moonlight over Huxi” is one of the Eight Scenic Views of Xiamen. Hidden in the hills of the old town, it has a cliff-cave temple and carved rocks, and few visitors.
Huxi Rock lies on Yuping Mountain at the southern foot of Wanshi Mountain in Siming District, famous for its huge boulders and caves. The main site is Huxi Rock Temple, built against the rocks, with features such as the “Lengceng Stone Chamber” and the “Tiger-Subduing Cave,” as well as many cliff inscriptions. “Moonlight over Huxi” is one of the traditional Eight Scenic Views of Xiamen. Free admission, with few visitors. You can walk here from Wanshi Mountain Botanical Garden and Bailudong.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Xiamen Botanical Garden
- Wulao Peak
- Yundang Lake & Bailuzhou Park
- South Putuo Temple
- Xiamen Shanhai Health Trail
- Overseas Chinese Museum
- Xiamen University
- Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street