Sunlight Rock
Sunlight Rock is a scenic area in Xiamen, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 日光岩
- City
- Xiamen
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Coordinates
- 24.4446221, 118.0622843
About Sunlight Rock
Sunlight Rock is located in the south-central part of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, with an altitude of 92.7 meters. It consists of two huge rocks leaning against each other to form the top of Longtou Mountain. It was named after Zheng Chenggong's allusion to Japan's Sunlight Mountain and the geographical feature of first welcoming the sunrise. The rock mass contains stone carvings such as "Gulang Cave" by Ding Yizhong in the Ming Dynasty and "No. 1 in Lujiang" by Lin Cheng in the Qing Dynasty. The remains on the top of the mountain include Zheng Chenggong's Longtou Shanzhai Gate, Shuicaotai ruins and the inscription "The mountain is better when the legs are exhausted" by He Shaoji in the Qing Dynasty. The Riguangyan Temple was rebuilt during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, with a huge stone as the top to form a "tiled" natural stone cave building.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do you need to visit Sunlight Rock?
Plan about 1-2 hours for Sunlight Rock, including walking and photo stops.
How do I visit Sunlight Rock with a local guide?
Open the Xiamen page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.