When you come to Xiamen, don't just go to Gulangyu Island.

You must go to Shangli Reservoir!
Known as the "Little Switzerland" of Xiamen🌿
Free of charge🆓
Few people🤏
Beautiful scenery🤩

⚠[Travel Tips]
✅ Best time to visit: 3-5 pm on a sunny afternoon (the water is not blue enough on cloudy days)
✅ Take sun protection measures! There is no shade along the way, and bring mosquito repellent.
✅ Enter from the west gate and exit from the south gate. It takes about 1.5 hours to walk around the lake (wear comfortable shoes).
✅ Nearby attractions: Shanhai Trail, Wanshi Canghai Section
📍Location: Shangli Reservoir Park (West Gate), Siming District, Xiamen
🕒Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 (last entry at 16:30)
🚌Transportation: 5-minute walk from the "Botanical Garden East Gate" bus stop
💰Tickets: Free! Free! Free!
✅ Parking warning: It is easy to get a parking ticket on the roadside at the west gate. It is recommended to take a taxi or bus to the "Botanical Garden West Gate" bus stop (3-minute walk).

Post by RoamingDreamer | Mar 15, 2025