A Stunning Sunset Viewing Platform Unknown to 90% of People

Drive up to a breathtaking mountaintop sunset! This hidden gem of a self-driving route in Xiamen is amazing🌅

Starting from the City Convenience Hotel in Haicang District, the drive all the way to Cai Jianwei Mountain Tianyuzhou Meteorological Park is truly refreshing! This route runs along coastal mountain roads, with fresh air and sea views all the way, giving you the vibe of a romantic road movie from your dreams🚗💨

The "City Convenience Hotel (Xiamen Future Coast Songyu Passenger Terminal Branch)" where I stayed is perfectly located—you can watch the sunrise right from your bed! The hotel is near Songyu Terminal, right by the sea, and just a 15-minute drive to the foot of Cai Jianwei Mountain. The rooms are clean, with a washing machine available, and the service is super thoughtful. The front desk staff even offer travel tips for the area~

Tianyuzhou Meteorological Park can be found by navigating directly to "Haicang Cai Jianwei Mountain," open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It’s best to set off around 4 PM; a 30-minute drive will get you to the mountaintop. The mountain road is very comfortable to drive, with gentle curves, and you can stop along the way to take sea views! The weather station at the top has a super cool design—white buildings against the blue sky make for perfect photos📸

Here’s the highlight! When the weather is good, be sure to wait for the sunset. You get a full view of Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Island, watching the twin towers turn golden in the sunset light. Every snap looks like a masterpiece! Bring some snacks up the mountain and enjoy the view from the platform—it’s so relaxing~ (P.S. In autumn, you can also see the hills covered with reeds)

Practical tips:
🚗 Driving is recommended for convenience; don’t speed, and please don’t imitate Initial D!
🧥 It’s windy at the top, so bring a jacket and a bottle of water
📸 Best photo time at the weather station is between 3-5 PM
🅿️ There is free parking at the top

Post by AlexRiv3rs | Nov 4, 2025