Sunlight Rock

Sunlight Rock is also called Huang Rock (Dazzling Bright Rock), which is located on the top of Mountain Dragon Head slightly south of the island's center. It is 92.68 meters above sea level, being the peak of the whole islet. On the top, there is a sightseeing platform, where tourists can have a panoramic view of Xiamen and Gulang islet.

On the mountain, huge and precipitous rocks form many caves and gullies. Pavilions are hidden among green trees. If you go up the steps, you will come to the Lotus Flower Convent first, where a huge rock named “A Piece of Tile”, sitting on the top, forms a hall below. On the large rocks beside the convent are inscribed “Wonderland of Gulang”, “Heavenly Wind and sea Billows”, and “Number One along the Egret River”.

Close to the convent is the historical site of Zheng Chenggong's Mountain Dragon Head Fastness and the platform for directing the training of his seamen. In addition, plenty of caves, ancient walls and stone carvings can be seen indistinctly among the trees. They would stir up people's feelings and lead them to contemplate the present and recall the past. It takes only about 10 minutes' walk from the ferry to the rock.

Admission fee: RMB ￥ 70 per person

Publishes at : 07-10-04 19:04

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