Xiamen Park hides a sky oasis! This off-the-beaten-path hiking trail helped me realize my city escape plan

Girls! I discovered a magical urban hiking trail in Xiamen 🌿 Step out of the mall and turn straight into the forest—few people, beautiful scenery, and free of charge. Jinjiang Inn Plus Xiamen Airport T4 Jimei Academy Village Hotel is the perfect partner for this route!

🏨 Accommodation Boost | Healing base at the hiking start point

→ Prime location: The hotel is only a 10-minute drive from Gate 5 of the Shanhai Health Trail, with free shuttle buses running daily to and from the trail entrance
→ Smart upgrade: Newly opened in 2023 with a full smart home system; after a long walk, just say “turn on the AC” to instantly recharge, and the bathroom mirror has a built-in anti-fog feature—super thoughtful
→ Outstanding service: Free luggage storage at the front desk, plus hiking poles and cooling sleeves available for rent, and every evening you get a sweet goodnight soup

🌿 Sky Oasis | A secret garden above the city

• Dreamy entrance: Exit from Tangbian Station Exit 4A, follow the hand-drawn map from the hotel for 5 minutes, and you’ll find a “sky garden” hidden on the trail! Riding the escalator up slowly feels like stepping into a Studio Ghibli animation
• Green wonderland: The trail towards Fanghu is surrounded by lush trees, with phoenix flowers bursting into pink clouds overhead, and dense shade that keeps you cool
• Ultimate reward: Reach the viewing pavilion at Xueling Mountain Park, where the mountain breeze mixed with floral fragrance greets you, offering an unbeatable panoramic city view

📸 Photo hotspots
✔️ Sky garden spiral staircase (shooting from below makes your legs look super long)
✔️ Phoenix flower tunnel (white dress recommended)
✔️ Xueling Mountain viewing pavilion (perfect for sunset glow selfies)

🚶‍♀️ Perfect itinerary design
14:00 Hotel shuttle to trail entrance
14:30 Photos and rest at the sky garden
15:30 Leisurely walk along the shaded trail towards Xueling Mountain
17:00 Chill and daydream at the mountaintop pavilion
18:00 Call shuttle back to the hotel

💫 Why is it worth a special trip?
→ A healing hiking trail in the city center
→ Seamless connection between hotel and attractions
→ Well-equipped along the way (vending machines + rest stops)
→ A hidden gem perfect for photos and relaxing

PS: Remember to wear comfortable sneakers! The hiking poles provided by the hotel are really great~ Watching the city lights come on at the Xueling Mountain pavilion at dusk will give you more touching Xiamen memories than any popular spot 🌇