Xiamen Mountain and Sea Trails and Huandao Road
Cycle Huandao Road and hike the mountain-sea trails, Dongping Mountain, Tianzhu Mountain and Wulao Peak for an outdoor route of mountains and sea.
Designed for hikers and cyclists. Stay by the sea in Zengcuo'an. On day one, cycle along Huandao Road east to Huangcuo Beach. On day two, walk the Linhai Trail of the Mountain-Sea Health Trail to Dongping Mountain, then descend to the botanical garden. On day three, hike Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park in Haicang, across the harbor on the island's outskirts. On day four, climb Wulao Peak from the back of Nanputuo, descend via Huxi Rock, and leave. The trails have gentle slopes and most are free, but each day involves a lot of walking.
In autumn and winter, Dongping Mountain has bald cypress and flower fields. Avoid long daytime hikes in summer heat.
Day by day
Day 1 · Cycling Huandao Road by the Sea
Xiamen（Zengcuoan、Island Ring Road、Huangcuo Beach）
Take a taxi from the airport to Zengcuo'an, about 35 minutes. In the afternoon, rent a public bike and cycle east along Huandao Road to Huangcuo, about 8 km.
Avoid cycling between noon and 3 pm. Wear sun protection.
Stay: Zengcuo'an · Huandao Road
Day 2 · Mountain-Sea Trail and Dongping Mountain
Xiamen（Xiamen Shanhai Health Trail、Dongping Mountain、Xiamen Botanical Garden）
Take a taxi, about 20 minutes, to the entrance of the Linhai Trail. Walk along the trail to Dongping Mountain and Dongshan Reservoir, then descend to the botanical garden. The full hike takes about 5 to 6 hours.
Water and rest stops along the way are limited. Bring plenty of water.
Stay: Zengcuo'an · Huandao Road
Day 3 · Tianzhu Mountain Forest Hike in Haicang
Xiamen（Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park）
Take a taxi or bus to Tianzhu Mountain in Haicang, about 1 hour. Hike the climbing trails in the park for 4 to 5 hours, then return to Zengcuo'an in the evening.
There are few kiosks on the mountain. Bring your own lunch and water.
Stay: Zengcuo'an · Huandao Road
Day 4 · Wulao Peak Climb and Departure
Xiamen（South Putuo Temple、Wulao Peak、Huxi Rock）
Take a bus to Nanputuo Temple, about 15 minutes. Climb the stone steps at the back to Wulao Peak, about 2 hours round trip. After descending, take a taxi to the airport, about 40 minutes.
The stone steps are steep and slippery after rain. Take care.