Xiamen's Hidden Wonder: Qingshui Palace, the Real Shock of Planes and Ancient Temples in the Same Frame

Before coming to Xiamen, I saw countless photos of "temples and planes in the same frame" and always thought they were creative post-edits. It wasn’t until I visited Qingshui Palace in person that I realized—the planes really fly low right over the ancient temple, and every roar breaks your imagination with its shock!

📍Exact Location: Qingshui Palace, Huli District, Xiamen City. Just navigate directly to get there.
🕘 Opening Info: Open all day for free, no time restrictions, you can come anytime for this "ancient temple meets airplane" date.
🚌 Transportation Tips: Take Metro Line 1 to "Dianqian Station," exit from Exit A1, then walk 600 meters to easily reach the spot. Along the way, you can also experience the lively street atmosphere of Xiamen.

✈️ Known as "Xiamen’s temple closest to airplanes," here you can witness large passenger planes flying low right overhead. When the roar of the plane approaches from afar, the fuselage seems within reach. Combined with the Minnan-style flying eaves and red walls of the ancient buildings, the collision of modern technology’s steel giant bird and the solemn mystery of traditional architecture sparks a wonderful magic. Every glance is a vivid picture of "tradition and modernity blending."

🏯 Looking up is pure shock! When the engine roars, it always triggers exclamations from people around. That wonderful experience of a plane flying right overhead makes everyone happy. Here, a plane lands about every 4 minutes, so no need to worry about missing it—you have plenty of time to adjust your angle and capture the perfect moment.

📸 Must-visit photo spots:

- Qingshui Palace Courtyard: If the palace is open, look up from inside the courtyard to see planes and ancient temple eaves perfectly framed together, full of ancient charm and tech vibes.
- Stone Steps in Front of the Palace: Sit on the stone steps with the rustic temple gate as the foreground, planes flying overhead make every shot feel like a story.
- Intersection of Dianqian Third Road: Standing here, you can capture the strong depth of a plane "charging down the alley," with a powerful visual impact.
- Minnan Chaotian Palace Courtyard: Quiet and less crowded, use the courtyard architecture as a frame, making the plane seem like it’s "flying into the siheyuan," creating a unique and serene scene.

👍 This place has long become a niche internet-famous spot in Xiamen. The uncle in front of the palace gate is a "professional plane announcer." Visitors often line up neatly in front of the palace, and whenever the uncle smiles and says, "Here it comes, in 2 minutes, Shandong Airlines," everyone instantly raises their devices and holds their breath, waiting for that stunning moment—this exclusive waiting ritual makes the originally dull wait full of fun.

💡 Jinjiang Inn Plus Xiamen Airport Jimei Aesthetic Village Store Exclusive Travel Guide:

1. The hotel is conveniently located for a drive to Qingshui Palace. It’s recommended to take a taxi or drive yourself to save time and easily carry your photography equipment.
2. The best time to visit is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM when plane landing frequency is high and the light is soft, making photos look more textured.
3. Check the weather before going. If there’s a north wind, planes mostly approach from the Dianqian direction, offering better shooting angles and easier capture of "planes flying over the ancient temple."
4. Qingshui Palace thoughtfully provides small stools, hot water, and charging services, so if you plan to shoot for a long time, you don’t need to worry about rest or device power.
5. Remember: drones are strictly prohibited here. Follow the rules to safely enjoy this unique view.
6. Patience is needed for shooting. Although planes are frequent, to capture the perfect frame of "plane and building together," it’s worth waiting for a few planes and slowly adjusting your angle.