🌃 Must read before traveling: A complete guide to the night tour around Gulangyu Island in Xiamen
When the lights have just begun to light up and the curtain of darkness has just fallen, there is no more suitable way to open up the most romantic atmosphere in Xiamen than a night tour on the Lujiang River.
But if you want to have a comfortable and safe time, be sure to keep these handy and practical tips before setting off.
Before traveling, be sure to confirm the opening hours through official channels. The opening hours in summer are 19:30 and the opening hours in winter are 19:00. At the same time, you must book tickets online in advance to prevent the situation of not having tickets due to queuing after arriving at the site. This is the most basic guide to avoid pitfalls when traveling.
🚢 Transportation regulations: How to board a ship safely and efficiently
Remember the transportation regulations to Heping Pier.
It is recommended to give priority to public transportation. You can take the bus to "Heping Pier Station" or "Maternal and Child Health Hospital Station", which is within walking distance.
If you choose to take a taxi or use online car-hailing to travel, you must set the end point to the place called " No. 3 Lujiang Road No. 104 Xiamen Bay Marine Waiting Hall ".
Passengers traveling by car need to note that the parking spaces near the pier are in short supply. This is a core congested area. It is recommended to park your vehicle in the parking lots of surrounding large commercial buildings and then walk there. You must strictly follow traffic safety rules to prevent delays in your itinerary due to violation of parking regulations.
When boarding the ship, you must line up in order, listen to the instructions of the staff, and obey the instructions. This is the first step to ensure the safety of personal property. This is the first step.
🏨 Tips on choosing accommodation: How to live on the island vs. outside the island?
Accommodation selection skills directly affect the travel experience.
If your itinerary includes daytime exploration of Gulangyu Island, it is recommended to book a B&B on the island at least a week in advance so as to experience the dusk and early morning hours when "there are not so many tourists", and then feel the tranquil and far-reaching qualities of Gulangyu's night view.
If you pay more attention to travel convenience, you can choose a hotel near Lujiang Road in Xiamen Island, where there are complete dining and shopping facilities, convenient transportation to and from the pier, and it is also convenient for participating in night tours. You can also choose a hotel near Zhongshan Road on Xiamen Island, which has comprehensive dining and shopping facilities, convenient transportation to and from the pier, and easy night cruises.
In any place you choose, a pre-departure checklist must include checking for fire escapes at your accommodation, as well as confirming its emergency contact details. This is a must.
🔒 Travel safety advice: Things to note when traveling to Lujiang at night
Travel safety advice is the cornerstone of a happy trip.
While enjoying the scenery on the cruise ship, sipping tea and listening to music, you need to pay attention to the safety of your feet, especially on the deck area. When the wind is strong and the waves are rough, you must hold on to the railings steadily, and keep your mobile phones, cameras and other personal belongings properly to prevent them from falling into the sea.
The cruise ship is brightly lit and the light is complex. Do not go backwards when taking photos at night.
Visitors with children and the elderly should always ensure that their families are within sight.
Once you encounter unexpected weather conditions or the ship is rocking, you must stay calm and follow the evacuation instructions issued by the safety officer on the ship. This is the core travel safety terminology practice.
📝 Pre-trip preparation checklist and local convenient information
The necessary items for boarding the ship and checking in smoothly are ID cards and a relatively thin jacket. You need to carry it because the wind at night will be cooler when you are at sea. To prevent mosquito bites, you need to prepare mosquito repellent. You can use it when walking on the beach. In order to ensure that your mobile phone will not lose power when taking pictures of the unobstructed and clearly presented scenery on both sides of the strait, you must bring a power bank.
Finally, it is very important, regarding local information that is convenient for the public: If you need to consult or want to make a reservation, you can call the number called the consultation hotline: (same number on WeChat) to get immediate help.
Follow the public account named "Dahe Ticket Travel", whose ID is dhpwly, so that you can get the latest information about Xiamen night tour tickets around Gulangyu Island, as well as surrounding travel guides.
Keeping these in your memory will serve as a guide to avoid pitfalls when traveling. In this case, you can enjoy the comfort and tranquility in a state of "listening to music and enjoying the scenery while holding a pot of tea", showing the appearance of "autumn water and long sky."
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