A day trip from Xiamen to Dongshan Island, Zhangzhou | Visiting the filming location of "Left Ear," the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road, and Fishbone Sandbar (Fujian's most beautiful highway).
- Exclusive Guarantee: We have exclusive access to Fishbone Sandbar, which features rest areas, safety personnel, and insurance, ensuring a worry-free and worry-free experience.
- Movie-inspired experience: Visit Nanmen Bay, a classic filming location for the movie "The Left Ear" directed by Alec Su. Stroll along the crescent-shaped bay, experience the artistic and romantic fishing village atmosphere, rent an electric bicycle for a leisurely ride, and enjoy a relaxing time.
- Popular spot for social media check-ins: Stroll along the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road, known as "Fujian's most beautiful highway." With lush green mountains on one side and the boundless blue sea on the other, listen to the gentle sea breeze. Every snapshot you take will be a stunning mountain and sea view without any filters, easily going viral on social media.
- Discover the hidden gem: Take a boat to the secluded island of Fishbone Sandbar, which is limited by the tides. At low tide, the silvery-white sand beach that is exposed resembles a fishbone. Being there feels like walking on the sea, experiencing the tranquility and freedom away from the hustle and bustle.
- Convenient and worry-free: Pick-up and drop-off service from hotels in Siming/Huli Districts of Xiamen, round trip by private car, local specialty lunch included, no extra charges for attractions, lazy-style island tour, no need for complicated planning.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Hotel transfer, Get there on your own |
| Departure Time | Early Departure (Before 8 am) |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included, Arrange yourself |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Islands tour, Bycicle rental |
| Transport | Charter car, Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
Product Info
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【Meeting Time】7:00 AM (Pick-up service from hotels in Siming/Huli Districts of Xiamen; pick-up from guesthouses and traffic-controlled areas may be arranged at nearby locations; passengers near the airport or train station need to make their own way to the designated pick-up point, please consult customer service for details)
【Trip Duration】Approximately 12 hours in total (including round-trip travel time)
[Meal Arrangements] Includes one local specialty lunch (no refund for missed meals; please inform us in advance if you have a seafood allergy); breakfast and dinner are at your own expense.
[Accommodation Arrangements] No accommodation provided (round trip to Xiamen on the same day)
【Itinerary Details】
1. 07:00 Pick-up service from hotels in Siming/Huli District, Xiamen. After staff verify your information, we will gather and depart. Due to the location of some guesthouses or traffic control, you may need to go to the nearest meeting point to board the bus. Please refer to the staff for specific details.
2. At 08:00, take a bus to Dongshan Island in Zhangzhou. The one-way journey takes about 3 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the rural scenery of the Minnan coast, relax, and look forward to your island trip.
3. Arrive at [Nanmen Bay] at 11:00. You will have plenty of time to take photos, stroll along the seawall, admire the crescent-shaped bay and the well-arranged fishing village buildings, relive the classic scenes from "The Left Ear", and experience the artistic and healing seaside atmosphere.
4. Arrive at a local restaurant at 12:00 and enjoy a special lunch on Dongshan Island, savoring fresh seafood and Minnan home-style dishes, experiencing the delicious flavors of the island (those with seafood allergies should inform us in advance, and the dishes can be adjusted).
5. Around 13:00, head to the popular [Sufeng Mountain Ring Road], stroll along the road, listen to the howling sea breeze, gaze at the blue sea and sky and the rolling mountains, check out the iconic blue bridge, and take some atmospheric mountain and sea photos.
6. Around 2:00 PM, take a fishing boat to the little-known, mysterious island – [Fishbone Sandbar]. Enjoy the fishing village scenery along the way from the near-shore aquaculture area. Upon arrival, stroll along the silvery-white sand beach, experience the natural wonders brought by the tides, and enjoy the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.
7. At 16:00, gather and take the bus back to Xiamen, concluding a fulfilling day trip to the island.
8. Arrive in Xiamen at 19:00. Following the principle of "pick-up and drop-off at the same location", we will take all tourists back to their departure hotels, marking the successful conclusion of the trip.
Note: The above itinerary time and tour order are for reference only. The actual schedule will be based on the actual tour progress on the day. The tour guide may make reasonable adjustments based on the situation on site to ensure a good tour experience.
Attraction Introduction
- 【Nanmen Bay】: Located in the southeast of Tongling Town, Dongshan County, formerly known as "Tianchi" or "Nanming", the bay is crescent-shaped with pristine white sand and crystal-clear blue waters. It contrasts beautifully with the rustic fishing villages on the shore, making it a key filming location for the movie "The Left Ear" and one of Zhangzhou's top ten popular tourist spots. Here, half is the sea, half is the town; the winding seawall, the colorful stone houses, and the gentle waves create a romantic and artistic seaside scene. The Wengong Ancestral Hall offers a superb panoramic view of Nanmen Bay, especially breathtaking at sunrise. Furthermore, it has been a filming location for numerous variety shows and movies, making every corner a worthwhile spot for photos.
- 【Sufeng Mountain Ring Road】: Stretching 8.53 kilometers, this road connects cultural sites such as Sufeng Temple, Yanya Ancient Village, and Mazu Temple, and is hailed as "Fujian's most beautiful road." Built along the mountainside and bordering the sea, the road offers views of lush green mountains on one side and the boundless blue ocean on the other. The winding road merges seamlessly with the sea and sky, and along the way, unique rock formations, caves, and natural stone landscapes are scattered throughout. It's not only a popular spot for social media check-ins but also a cultural corridor carrying the legacy of the Southern Song Dynasty, legends of the War of Resistance against Japan, and memories of fishing villages. Strolling along it, you can feel the cool sea breeze and experience the unique charm of southern Fujian fishing villages.
- 【Fishbone Sandbar】: A tidal-limited secret spot hidden in the waters off Qixia Village, Chencheng Town, Dongshan Island. It only emerges from the sea at low tide, its shape resembling a giant fishbone, hence the name "Fishbone Sandbar." Here, there are no crowds, no overly commercialized facilities, only soft white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, flocks of egrets, and soaring seagulls. Being here feels like strolling in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by azure waters—tranquil and dreamlike. The sandbar changes shape with the tides and monsoon winds, resembling a floating whale, and is further enhanced by local legends, adding to its mystique. We have exclusive island access qualifications, equipped with safety personnel and rest areas, allowing you to enjoy this pristine island paradise with peace of mind.
Included in the fee
- 1. Transportation: Vehicles will be arranged according to the actual number of people, ensuring one seat per person, including pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Siming/Huli District, Xiamen and round-trip transportation.
- 2. Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty lunch in Dongshan (including fresh seafood; please inform us in advance if you are allergic to seafood, no refunds will be given if you do not eat it).
- 3. Entrance Fees: Entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary, including entrance fees to Fishbone Sandbar and round-trip ferry tickets.
- 4. Tour Guide: A dedicated tour guide will accompany you throughout the trip, providing explanations and itinerary planning services.
- 5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance; Yugu Sandbar is additionally equipped with dedicated insurance and safety personnel.
- 6. Children: The child price includes transportation, tour guide service and half-board meals, but does not include entrance fees. Any other expenses incurred are the responsibility of the tourist.
The fee does not include
- 1. Child price does not include entrance ticket. If the child exceeds the height limit, the entrance ticket fee must be paid on-site at the scenic spot.
- 2. Personal expenses: Shopping, snacks, bottled water, souvenirs, local specialties, and other items not included in the itinerary are at your own expense.
- 3. Travel accident insurance: This product does not include travel accident insurance. It is recommended that tourists purchase it voluntarily (please consult the registration office for details).
- 4. Local optional activities and other expenses not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section above.
Purchase Notice
[Meeting Point]
Pick-up and drop-off service is available from hotels in Siming/Huli Districts of Xiamen; travelers from outside the island need to make their own way to the designated meeting point on the island.
【Important Note】
- 1. The tour guide will contact you the day before your trip. Please check your phone or text message. If you do not receive a message, please contact your travel concierge promptly.
- 2. As bus transportation is used, some hotel guests need to walk to the nearest meeting point to board the bus, or take a taxi to the designated hotel meeting point. The specific arrangements will be subject to the staff's notification. Passengers near the airport or train station need to go to the designated location to board the bus on their own. Please consult customer service for details.
- 3. This product is a group tour for individual travelers. Under the premise that the promised service content and standards remain unchanged, you may share a vehicle and tour together with guests from other travel agencies. Submitting an order signifies acceptance of this arrangement.
- 4. The tour tickets are group discount tickets. Holders of senior citizen cards, student cards, military officer cards, or other discount cards will not receive any additional ticket discounts. Thank you for your understanding.
- 5. There are shopping areas within the scenic area, which are the scenic area's own actions. If tourists have any shopping needs, it is not related to our company. Please consume rationally and ask the merchants for official invoices.
- 6. Visitors must bring their valid ID cards (children need to bring the original household registration book or birth certificate, and those who are 16 years of age or older but have not obtained an ID card need to bring the original certificate from the police station), and keep them safe.
7. In the event of force majeure such as weather, natural disasters, traffic jams, etc., which prevent the itinerary from being carried out as agreed, our company may adjust the itinerary. Any additional costs shall be borne by the tourists, and any reduced costs shall be refunded in full by our company.
- 8. When visiting the beach, please pay attention to the tide times, be careful, and do not swim in the sea; those with seafood allergies should inform us in advance and consume seafood with caution.
[Refund and Cancellation Policy]
Once the order is confirmed, if the tourist cancels the order for their own reasons, a full refund or change is available if the cancellation is made before 12:00 noon one day in advance; if the cancellation is made between 12:00 noon and 24:00 one day in advance, 40% of the total order fee will be charged as compensation; if the cancellation is made on the same day, 100% of the total tour fee will be charged and no refund will be given.
【Kind tips】
- 1. During peak tourist seasons such as Golden Week and special holidays, availability is limited, and once an order is confirmed, it cannot be changed arbitrarily.
- 2. There are self-operated shops around Dongshan Island Scenic Area, which are not included in this product. Tourists should be cautious when shopping after entering the scenic area. If you are solicited by merchants, please make your own judgment on whether to buy. Our company will not be responsible for any related quality issues or disputes.
- 3. Fujian has a maritime climate with hot summers (temperatures often reach above 30℃ in July and August) and low winter temperatures (often below 10℃). There is plenty of sunshine. Hotel rooms in Xiamen generally do not have heating, so please prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather.
- 4. Tourists are advised to bring commonly used medicines (such as cold medicine, antidiarrheal medicine, motion sickness medicine, band-aids, etc.) according to their own physical condition, and to bring rain gear to cope with changeable weather.
FAQ
Dongshan Island boasts rich natural and cultural landscapes. Must-visit attractions include Nanmen Bay, the filming location for the movie "The Left Ear," where you can stroll along the crescent-shaped bay and experience the charm of a fishing village. There's also the Sufeng Mountain Coastal Road, hailed as "Fujian's most beautiful highway," offering magnificent views of mountains and sea. Additionally, don't miss the tide-dependent secret spot, Fish Bone Sandbar, which emerges during low tide, creating an illusion of walking on water for a unique exploration experience.
Dongshan Island is located in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China, and is the second largest island in Fujian. It is part of Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, situated on the western coast of the Taiwan Strait. It is renowned for its unique location and abundant marine resources, making it an ideal island getaway destination.
Traveling from Xiamen city center to Dongshan Island by private car usually takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, though the exact time may vary depending on traffic conditions. Private car services can pick you up from hotels in Xiamen's Siming or Huli districts, saving you the hassle of public transportation transfers and making your journey more convenient and stress-free.
The Sufeng Mountain Coastal Road is acclaimed as "Fujian's most beautiful highway." Its distinctiveness lies in the juxtaposition of lush green mountains and rocks on one side, and the vast, azure sea on the other. The magnificent scenery where mountains meet the sea is breathtaking. Along the route, a gentle sea breeze blows, making it an excellent spot for enjoying ocean views and taking photos – every shot is naturally beautiful without needing filters.
Nanmen Bay is a classic filming location for the movie "The Left Ear." It features a crescent-shaped bay with fine, soft sand and clear waters. The area is imbued with a literary and romantic fishing village atmosphere, with many brightly colored houses along the coast creating a unique slow-paced ambiance. Visitors can stroll along the beach, feel the sea breeze, and experience the tranquility and beauty of the fishing village.
Fish Bone Sandbar is a unique attraction that is only visible during low tide. When the tide recedes, a vast stretch of silvery white sand emerges, shaped like a giant fish bone. Standing here, visitors feel as if they are walking on the sea, experiencing a sense of peace and freedom away from the hustle and bustle. Due to its ephemeral nature, reaching the sandbar usually requires a boat trip.
In Nanmen Bay, you can rent an electric bicycle and leisurely cycle along the bay road, enjoying a relaxed time and immersing yourself in the slow pace of local village life. Additionally, strolling on the beach, admiring the sea views, or trying local seafood snacks at specialty stores are excellent ways to experience the fishing village charm.
When visiting Fish Bone Sandbar, it is crucial to pay attention to the tidal schedule due to its tide-dependent nature and to follow the instructions of the on-site staff. To ensure visitor safety, the sandbar has a rest area with safety personnel, and the tour includes insurance for exclusive coverage. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for activities and to take sun protection measures.
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