Xiamen University Furong Lake

Xiamen University’s most well-known “Furong Lake” is located in the center of the campus and is the finishing touch of the entire campus planning.
The hometown of Chen Jiageng's son-in-law Li Guangqian is Furong Township in Nan'an. Li Guangqian made great contributions to the construction of Xiamen University campus, so many buildings on the campus are added with "Furong".
Furong Lake has beautiful scenery. There are black swans in the lake. It is the filming location of "Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Together" and the most beautiful tourist attraction of Xiamen University.

Attractions Location: No. 422, Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation:
Within Xiamen University, within walking distance.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Xiamen University Furong Lake tours

1-day itinerary: Xiamen University Furong Lake core tour

  • Full day: Xiamen Gaoqi Airport → West Gate of Xiamen University (45 minutes by bus No. 96) → Furong Lake (5 minutes walk) → Furong Tunnel (10 minutes walk) → Nanputuo Temple (15 minutes walk) → Shapowei (20 minutes by bus)

Focus on the core landscape area of ​​Xiamen University and experience the lake and mountain scenery and cultural heritage of "China's most beautiful campus"

Accommodation/Food: Zengcuo'an characteristic B&B, recommend the shacha noodles on the third floor of Furong Restaurant + Bapo Shao grass jelly

Souvenirs: Xiamen University commemorative badge, Furong Tunnel postcard


2-day itinerary: Xiamen University Twin Lakes Cultural Tour

  • Day 1: Same itinerary as day 1
  • Day 2: Jimei School Village (30 minutes by Metro Line 1) → Dragon Boat Pond (5 minutes on foot) → Garden Expo Park (15 minutes by bus) → Xinglin Bay Lakeside Trail (20 minutes by shared bicycle)

Compare and experience the lake view features of two famous universities in Xiamen, and feel the integration of Tan Kah Kee architecture and the southern Fujian water town

Accommodation/Food: Jimei Lake View Hotel, Weiyou Duck Noodles + Ajizi Pie

Souvenirs: Jiageng architectural bookmarks, dragon boat models


3-day itinerary: Lake view tour of three schools in southern Fujian

  • Day 1: Same itinerary as day 1
  • Day 2: Quanzhou West Lake Park (1 hour by train + 20 minutes by bus) → Overseas Transportation History Museum (15 minutes on foot) → Qingyuan Mountain (15 minutes by taxi)
  • Day 3: Zhangzhou Minnan Normal University (30 minutes by train) → Jiulong Park (10 minutes by bus) → Nanshan Temple (10 minutes by taxi)

Connect the campuses and urban lakes of the three major cities in southern Fujian to experience the cultural characteristics of different regions

Accommodation/Food: Quanzhou West Street B&B, Stan Ginger Duck + Grandma Hou’s Rice Dumplings

Souvenirs: Maritime Silk Road souvenirs, Zhangzhou woodblock New Year paintings


4-day itinerary: The beautiful scenery of famous schools in Fujian

  • Day 1-2: Same itinerary as Day 2
  • Day 3: Fuzhou West Lake Park (1.5 hours by high-speed rail + 10 minutes by subway) → Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (5 minutes on foot) → Zuohai Park (10 minutes by shared bicycle)
  • Day 4: Fujian Normal University (15 minutes by bus) → Cangshan Student Street (10 minutes on foot) → Minjiang River Night Cruise (15 minutes by taxi)

From Xiamen University's Furong Lake to Fuzhou's West Lake, experience the educational culture of Fujian's four famous lakes

Accommodation/Food: Sanfang Qixiang Boutique Hotel, Tongli Meat-filled Ducklings + Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Souvenirs: Oil-paper umbrellas, lacquerware


5-day itinerary: Fujian Education Landscape Loop

  • Day 1-3: Same as 3-day itinerary
  • Day 4: Wuyi University (4 hours by high-speed rail) → Jiuqu River (20 minutes by bus to the scenic area) → Wuyi Palace (15 minutes on foot)
  • Day 5: Longyan University (2.5 hours by train) → Longjin Lake Park (15 minutes by bus) → Tulou Folk Village (1 hour by chartered car)

From the seaside to the mountains, experience the perfect integration of Fujian's educational institutions and natural landscapes

Accommodation/Food: Wuyishan Tea House, Zhuzi Family Banquet + Dahongpao Tea Banquet

Souvenirs: Wuyi rock tea, Hakka earth building model


6-day itinerary: Fujian Panoramic Education Tour

  • Day 1-4: Same as Day 4 itinerary
  • Day 5: Putian University (1 hour by train) → Dongzhen Reservoir (30 minutes by bus) → Guanghua Temple (15 minutes by taxi)
  • Day 6: Ningde Normal University (1.5 hours by train) → East Lake Park (10 minutes walk) → Taimu Mountain (40 minutes by scenic bus)

A comprehensive visit to representative universities and characteristic water landscapes in Fujian

Accommodation/Food: Putian Meizhou Island Hotel, Mazu noodles + red dumplings

Souvenirs: Mazu cultural creations, Fuding white tea


7-day itinerary: Fujian in-depth education and cultural tour

  • Day 1-5: Same as 5-day itinerary
  • Day 6: Sanming University (3 hours by train) → Qilin Mountain Park (20 minutes by bus) → Wanshouyan Site (40 minutes by chartered car)
  • Day7: Minjiang College (2.5 hours by train) → Qishan Lake Park (25 minutes by bus) → Shipbuilding Culture Park (30 minutes by taxi)

In-depth experience of Fujian’s educational development history and unique water culture from ancient times to the present

Accommodation/Food: Sanming City Hotel, Shaxian Snacks + Yongan Rice Noodles

Souvenirs: Wanshouyan cultural and creative products, shipbuilding models


User Reviews

By Yanling |

Furong Lake is surrounded by green trees and looks very peaceful. You can only watch the black swans gracefully gliding across the water and hear the occasional bird calls. My son followed the black swans, hoping that two of them would strike a heart-shaped pose, while I sat on the stone steps nearby and imagined the scene of my son reading foreign languages ​​here in the morning several years later...

By Inside_ |

To the east of Songen Building is the famous "Furong Lake". There is a lake in Xiamen University, and its name is Furong. Furong means "born from the mud without getting stained". On Furong Lake, many black swans are swimming leisurely, and they are not afraid of strangers at all. I raised my camera, and a black swan swam towards me with great spirit, posed for a while, and let me take pictures as much as I wanted.

By Wang Hao |

Xiamen University's Furong Lake is also a must-visit place for tourists. The lake water here is clear, and there are elegant black swans living here. They like to play with people and do not refuse tourists' feeding (they are quite ferocious when eating, so be careful with your hands when feeding them).

By Drizzle Dad |

A good place to take pictures. There are trees and benches next to it for rest when you are tired. There are restaurants and beverage shops on the side.

By aoxue0207 |

When you walk into Furong Lake, three beautiful black swans slowly swim towards you, as if to welcome guests from afar. The lake reflects the magnificent Song En Building, which has 21 floors and was built in 1921. It symbolizes the glory of Xiamen in the 21st century. The style of the whole building is the early architectural style of Tan Kah Kee.

By Yaoyao's fish |

The sun was shining brightly that day, and the black swans in Furong Lake were showing their affection: "black feathers floating on the green water, and red feet paddling the clear waves."

By Zhe |

Beautiful scenery of Furong Lake. A few black swans and a smaller white swan add a little beauty to this quiet and elegant scene. But the black swan's eyes are a bit sharp...

By The meaning of travel |

The lake is rippling with blue waves, the willows by the lake are swaying in the wind, and you can also play with the birds by the lake! ! Relax your body and mind!

By Chasing dreams |

Furong Lake was shimmering with light, reflecting the magnificent Jiageng Buildings, adding a sense of solemnity in the weather when the sun was setting. The black swans swimming leisurely by the lake would occasionally glance at the tourists, as if they were very dissatisfied with the noisy tourists disturbing the solemn and quiet atmosphere.

The Furong Lake may also represent the builders' earnest expectations for the students. As one of the well-known inner lakes of universities such as the Unname Lake of Peking University and the East Lake of Wuhan University, the Furong Lake of Xiamen University not only has profound meaning but also has a unique scenery, which is definitely worth seeing.

By Zhao Xiaoben |

The lake is clear and very beautiful. There are black swans in it, which is particularly beautiful.

By Mitaka |

Black swans are swimming leisurely on the shimmering lake. The clear Furong Lake not only brings people a sense of tranquility and leisure, but also sets off the poetic and picturesque atmosphere on campus.

By Full of money |

Behind the Xiamen University Art Center, there are black swans and mandarin ducks on the lake, and you can see the Song'en Building from the opposite side of the lake.

By tsavo |

Furong Lake is located in the middle of Xiamen University campus, next to the Tan Kah Kee Building Complex. This lake is a favorite place for students to talk about love, and there are black swans in the lake. The unique buildings are reflected on the water surface, which is very beautiful both during the day and at night.

By Elaine Gao-HK |

Furong Lake is not big, but there are black swans. Walking around the lake, you can hear the birds singing and the flowers blooming. It is also very quiet.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

Xiamen University Furong Lake is the pond in front of the building.

But I like the overall building very much. It is very comfortable to sit and look at.

By West Wind Red |

Characteristic, the landmark of Xiamen University, good. In terms of scenery, it may not be perfect, but being born in Xiamen University adds a lot of color, and it should be a good memory for many Xiamen University students.

By Imagining |

It's in the center of Xiamen University. There are quite a few people here. I'm the only one who came here to take pictures. Haha. Going down the stairs, you will go directly into the water. The lake without edges looks amazing. It's a pity that I didn't see the black swan.

There are eight stones beside it with the words "Strive for self-improvement and strive for perfection" written on them. This is the school motto. The lake is quite big. There are elderly people taking a walk around. I sit here and stare at the lake. It's a slow life. Haha

The building next to the lake is the Xiamen University Science and Art Center

By Charles |

Coming out of Nanputuo Temple, I walked all the way here. There was an old lady selling hand-painted maps of Xiamen University on the side of the lake, so I collected them decisively. In fact, the lake itself is nothing special, but with the Jiageng buildings and subtropical plants, plus the black swans dotted on the lake, and the Xiamen University students who came to take a walk after dinner, it feels like a vivid color painting.

By A Hao can't get fat |

There is a lake in Xiamen University where you can still see black swans. Remember not to disturb them.

By China-TravelNote users |

If you come to Xiamen University, it is a good attraction with a strong campus atmosphere.

By Mumu |

Xiamen University is very beautiful. I saw many students practicing yoga.

By 丶Monster |

Every famous university has its own lake. It is really beautiful. There are black swans in the lake. Not far away is the Xiamen Twin Towers. When I went there in the evening, the sunset reflection was very beautiful.

By Go wild and wander |

Before I went to Xiamen, I had heard that Xiamen University was known as the most beautiful university in China. The campus had white walls and red tiles, was built against the mountain, and was surrounded by lush trees. There was an endless stream of tourists visiting.

By Happystar |

The lake is quite wide and surrounded by tall tropical plants. The children had a lot of fun playing with these thin and tall trees, jumping around.



There are big white geese in Furong Lake. We fed the geese for a while and the scenery was really nice!

By Martian User |

The small lake in front of Xiamen University's Song'en Building is the main part of Xiamen University's scenery. People come here to experience the school's atmosphere and characteristic buildings.

By Ice |

Furong Lake is really beautiful. The setting sun shines on it, with gold, green and blue complementing each other.

By Cherry |

The environment of Furong Lake is very beautiful. You can see many graduates taking photos here. You can see the Xiamen University-style buildings, the Twin Towers, and the leisurely and elegant black swans.

By officer |

One of the few attractions worth visiting in Xiamen University.

By Beautiful little days |

The beauty of Furong Lake is not only the lush greenery, but also the tranquility of the campus and the leisurely black swans! Beside Furong Lake, you can see the landmark of Xiamen - the Twin Towers.

By Thriving |

The most well-known "Furong Lake" of Xiamen University is located in the center of the campus, which is the finishing touch of the entire campus planning. The hometown of Chen Jiageng's son-in-law Li Guangqian is Furong Township in Nan'an. Li Guangqian made great contributions to the construction of Xiamen University campus, so many buildings on campus are added with "Furong". Furong Lake has beautiful scenery, and there are black swans in the lake. It is the filming location of "Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Together" and the most essential tourist attraction of Xiamen University.

By ice water |

The place the children wanted to go to most was Furong Lake. The red-roofed and white-walled buildings of Xiamen University were reflected in Furong Lake, which was particularly beautiful. The green mountains and trees were reflected in the lake, making the lake look even greener.

By Big Hae Walking |

I don’t know whether the lake I visited at Xiamen University is called Furong Lake or not. Anyway, I thought it was very beautiful. There were a few black swans there, which I found quite novel at the time. There were also water birds such as egrets, which were not afraid of people and allowed people to approach and take pictures.

By Awesome Cui |

A great place, you can see a lot of black swans, but I got too close and it bit my hand, luckily it has no teeth, haha

By Oya oyyf |

The environment of Furong Lake is very beautiful. You can see many graduates taking photos here. You can see the Xiamen University-style buildings, the twin towers, and the leisurely and elegant black swans.

By Haoer Dudu |

A very beautiful lake. Many tourists were sitting around the lake. There were also black swans and white swans in the lake!

By The Lancet |

Not far from the statue of Lu Xun, there is a large lake, Furong Lake. The lake is as clean as a mirror and the greenery is lush and green, just like a still life painting.

By 1.8 meters |

Furong Lake is located in front of the Jiageng Buildings and is one of the best places for Xiamen University students to talk about love. Furong Lake, a beautiful and warm name. The lake is like a mirror, sparkling, clearly dividing the real world above and below the water. There are couples sitting by the lake whispering, and the whole atmosphere is peaceful and leisurely.

By Zhao Yongquan |

Xiamen University Furong Lake is a symbol of Xiamen, but it is only a corner of Xiamen University.

By 💋Molly |

Sitting by the Furong Lake, looking at the beautiful scenery, feeling the leisurely breeze and occasionally chatting, I feel that life is so fleeting and beautiful, but time is unwilling to stay for the beauty, and this feeling is extremely regrettable.

On the banks of Furong Lake, the grass is green and the proud black swans are all talking about love. If not, how could we miss the beautiful scenery?

By Ladytttt |

It looks very nice. Next to it is the Phoenix tree, the city flower of Xiamen, which is also blooming beautifully.

By Lone Ranger |

I felt the breeze by the lake, which was nice. There were also three black swans in the lake, with a group of little ones, which was very cute.

By A small ball of fluff |

We spent a little time in the Furong Tunnel. It was dark when we came out, but the lake still reflected the scenery on the shore, and there were black swans, which was very beautiful.

By Shadow Kiro |

Furong Lake is located in the center of the old campus of Xiamen University, and is the finishing touch of the entire campus planning. Furong Lake got its name from the Furong Buildings around it, which is the hometown of Li Guangqian, Nan'an Furong Township. Li Guangqian made great contributions to the construction of Xiamen University campus. Xiamen University is surrounded by mountains and lakes, with lush trees and dense grass, and buildings hidden among the green leaves. There is a lake in Xiamen University, named Furong. Furong is a flower that grows out of the mud without being stained. Furong Lake is the source of Xiamen University's spiritual beauty, so it is praised in poems.

There are now quite a few black swans in Furong Lake, but unfortunately they were a bit far from the shore and were not photographed.

By Wheat flour |

It's just a small lake, but the weather was good when we went there, so it was nice to take pictures.

By Iku |

I was completely fooled by the official propaganda of the night view.



Xiamen University's Furong Lake is clear and free from mud. Mr. Li Guangqian made an indelible contribution to the design of Xiamen University, so the lake was named after Mr. Guangqian's hometown - Furong Township.



This lake is the source of Xiamen University’s beauty and is therefore extremely important.



People say that the night view of Furong Lake is super beautiful. I specially chose a day when school started and went there in the evening. It was pitch black. I had to rely on the lights in the main building to save the day. But obviously there were not many people in the house. The lights in most of the houses were turned off. It was so dark that I couldn't feel anything. I was so discouraged!

By JOJO takes you around the world |

In front of Song'en Building is Furong Lake, which is the biggest highlight of Xiamen University. It also turns the entire Xiamen University into a park. If you still can't find a girlfriend in such a beautiful environment, you can't blame the country or the society.

Many people spent dozens of dollars on Taobao to buy a bachelor's gown to satisfy their desire to "graduate" from Xiamen University.

By da |

There were a lot of people. I didn't get to take photos of no one entering the country the first time. The weather was not so good the second time. It rained halfway through the trip. There were fewer people. There were black swans and mandarin ducks.

By issues |

After a short break, I walked around the teaching building and the university lake, and many familiar scenes appeared before my eyes. When I stood in front of them in person, I had an indescribable feeling, a feeling that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

By Zhang Miao |

There is a lake on campus, nothing special, but the black swans are beautiful, which is a plus.

By Young-Lu |

The campus is very large and beautiful. I went to Furong Lake, Furong Tunnel, and Furong Restaurant. The roasted sweet potatoes were very sweet.

The campus is full of green plants, the most beautiful campus in the country.

By Jenny |

Furong Lake is the essence of Xiamen University. There are also black swans, which seem to be in the park. Next to the lake is the library, and the top of the building looks like a piano keyboard. The whole Xiamen University is picturesque in winter, you can go and see it.

By China-TravelNote users |

There are two black swans in Furong Lake. They are very beautiful and will cooperate with tourists to take photos.

By Bobo |

Furong Lake is like a shining pearl, inlaid in the campus of Xiamen University.

By biscuit |

A very beautiful lake with black swans in it. When I passed by it for the second time, there were kids dancing breaking, which was great!

By mmmxxxxyyyyy |

The reflection of the teaching building in the lake is so beautiful that I will miss my campus days very much. I just want to sit quietly by the lake and let time pass by. It is worth a visit.

By Wandering Uncle |

One of the must-see attractions in Xiamen University, Furong Lake has a calm surface and the reflections in the water are eye-catching. There are also two or three black swans playing with tourists in the lake. However, Furong Lake is not very big, so there are not many tourists.

By labor |

There are so many tourists in Xiamen University that it has become a tourist attraction.

By Suki Lover |

Many people take photos here. There are 2 black swans in the lake.

By Small Shrimp |

Xiamen University has various service points, the students are very enthusiastic, and Furong Lake is a must-see attraction.

By Xiaolong |

If you want to visit Xiamen University, please line up early! It took us nearly an hour to get into Xiamen University.

By Cloud Jieying |

Xiamen University has a beautiful environment, it is really a good place for walking or relaxing~

By Free traveler |

Xiamen University Furong Lake is the most beautiful place in Xiamen University. You must go to see it when you arrive at Xiamen University.

By Pandora |

It is best to avoid the peak hours when visiting Xiamen University. The scenery inside is very beautiful.

By Green Lantern |

If you are tired of walking, it is nice to sit by the grass. Occasionally, there will be gusts of cool breeze blowing. Many beautiful women like to take pictures with the lake, and there are also many people sitting by the lake playing in the water. It is quite comfortable.

By wheat |

I went to Furong Lake to take my "naughty kid" to see the ugly duckling and his mother. The black swan is so beautiful!

By Ning Xiaoqi |

Xiamen University is really not exaggerated, it is beautiful and grand, but the damn weather is bad. You need to go in after class at 5 o'clock, and there are too many people going in

By Snail/Love |

The campus environment is very good, Furong Lake is beautiful, the scenery on the shore is beautiful, and the black swans on the water are even more beautiful

By Achun is invincible |

There is no need to queue up during holidays, so we must enter the school gate earlier. Let's get straight to the point - Shangxian Field, a very nice playground, a very, very large grandstand, with many small wild flowers growing on the stands, and butterflies occasionally stopping. In front of the playground is a conference hall, a symmetrical building. There are people playing football and running on the playground. My memory instantly took me back to my college days, that playground, the neon lights at night, and the soft wind. I met Furong Lake again on a sunny day. The soil after the rain was still very moist, and there was a faint smell of soil in the air. Are the couples of Xiamen University holding hands immersed in the waves of the lake? The classroom is open, sitting in a corner of the window, the table is foldable, and the small one can save a lot of space. From the big red window, you can see the lush trees outside. It's really hard for people to study well in such an environment. >.< Relived my student days, leaving Xiamen University, without a trace of reluctance, those memories are only in the past after all, some people and some things I have to face now.

By Don't forget peace of mind |

It is a landmark attraction of Xiamen University. I think Xiamen University students must be very lucky to have such a romantic place as Furong Lake.

By Mr_Miao |

It can be said to be one of the most well-known views of Xiamen University. Sometimes there are black swans next to it, but don't provoke them when they are on the shore, they are very fierce. Sometimes there are a lot of people. There is a milk tea shop next to it. In short, it is a good place for walking. The scenery is mainly a mark of your visit.

By Vicky |

Very good, Xiamen University is a place worth visiting.

By Zihui bb |

The water of Furong Lake is very clear, and sitting there and enjoying the breeze is a great experience.

By Miss-Tiny |

There is not much surprise in winter when you look at Furong Lake. In summer, you can take a walk by the lake and count ducks at night. This experience is better.

By Jingzai 🍉 |

Furong Lake is very beautiful and there are many tourists. I like it.

By 小壞蛋36 |

Xiamen University is free, there are black swans in Furong Lake, and the scenery is also very beautiful