Riguang Rock is formed by two huge rocks standing upright and horizontally against each other. It is the highest peak on Gulangyu Island and one of the scenic viewpoints on the island. Looking around, the Xiamen urban area, the entire Gulangyu Island, the sea, and islands like Dadanshan and Erdanshan come into full view.
Riguang Rock is located in the south-central part of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen. It is commonly known as “Yan Zai Shan” and also has an alias “Huangyan”. Legend has it that in 1641, Zheng Chenggong came to Huangyan. Seeing that the scenery here was more beautiful than Nikkosan in Japan, he split the character and named it “Riguang Rock”.
There is a railing around the top of the rock, which serves as a small viewing platform. It should be noted that during the peak season in the daytime, there will be a large number of people. Due to the small size of the viewing platform, it will be very crowded. So if time permits, it is advisable to go in the evening when there are fewer tourists and enjoy a different kind of scenery.
There is also a small scenic spot called Riguangyan Temple in the Riguang Rock scenic area. Those who are interested can stop by on the way.
Opening hours: It is open from 08:00 to 18:00 from June 1st to September 30th; from October 1st to May 31st, it is open from 08:00 to 17:30.
Preferential policies:
Children/students: Half-price tickets are offered for teenagers (including those from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, etc.). The criteria are: minors aged 6 (inclusive) to 18 (exclusive) and full-time undergraduate students and below. Teenagers need to present valid identification documents such as resident ID cards and student IDs when purchasing tickets to enter the park. Teenagers from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other inbound tourists need to present valid identification documents such as the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and student IDs when entering the park. Half price
Seniors: For those aged 60 (inclusive) to 65 (exclusive), half-price tickets are available with valid identification documents; for those aged 65 (inclusive) and above, free admission with valid identification documents
Disabled people: Free admission with the Disabled Person’s Certificate and the Military Disabled Certificate
Military personnel and bereaved families of martyrs: Active-duty and retired military personnel in China can enter for free with valid identification documents. Bereaved families of martyrs, bereaved families of military personnel who died on duty, and bereaved families of military personnel who died of illness can enter for free with the Preferential Treatment Certificate for Bereaved Families of Martyrs, Military Personnel Who Died on Duty and Military Personnel Who Died of Illness in the People’s Republic of China. Free
Children: Free for children under 6 (exclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height
Family members of active-duty military personnel: Family members of active-duty military personnel can enjoy half-price tickets with valid certificates. Half price
Service facilities:
Toilets: There are several toilets in the scenic area, located near the Water Drill Platform Ruins and the Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, etc., and are marked with eye-catching signs.
Smoking areas: Designated smoking areas are set up in the scenic area. For details, please ask the staff.
