Riguang Rock is formed by two huge rocks standing upright and horizontally against each other. It is[...]
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 viewing spots on the island. Looking around, Xiamen urban area, the entire Gulangyu Island, the sea, and islands like Dadan and Erdan 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 “Huang Yan”. Legend has it that in 1641, Zheng Chenggong came to Huang Yan. 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 there will be a large number of people during the peak season in the daytime. Due to the small size of the viewing platform, it will be very crowded. So if time permits, you can choose 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 Riguang Rock Temple in the Riguang Rock Scenic Area. Those who are interested can drop by on the way.
Opening hours: It is open from 08:00 – 18:00 from June 1st to September 30th; and from 08:00 – 17:30 from October 1st to May 31st.
Preferential policies:
Children/Students: Teenagers (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, etc.) enjoy half-price tickets. The criteria are minors aged 6 (inclusive) to 18 (exclusive) and full-time undergraduate students and below. Teenagers need to show valid identity documents such as resident ID cards and student ID cards when buying tickets to enter the park. Teenagers from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other inbound tourists need to show valid identity documents such as the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and student ID cards when entering the park. Half price
Seniors: Those aged 60 (inclusive) – 65 (exclusive) can get half-price tickets with valid identity documents; those aged 65 (inclusive) and above can enter for free with valid identity documents.
Disabled people: Those holding the “Disability Certificate” and “Disabled Military Personnel Certificate” can enter for free.
Military personnel and dependents of martyrs: Active-duty and retired Chinese military personnel can enter for free with valid identity documents. Dependents of martyrs, dependents of military personnel who died on duty and dependents of military personnel who died of illness can enter for free with the “Preferential Treatment Certificate for Dependents of Martyrs, Military Personnel Who Died on Duty and Military Personnel Who Died of Illness” of the People’s Republic of China. Free
Children: Children under 6 (exclusive) or with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive) and below can enter for free.
Family members of active-duty military personnel: Family members of active-duty military personnel can get half-price tickets with valid certificates. Half price
Service facilities:
Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the scenic area, near the Ruins of Shuicao Platform, Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, etc., and are marked with eye-catching signs.
Smoking areas: Smoking is allowed in designated areas within the scenic area. For details, please ask the staff.
