Xiamen's Oxygen Bar｜A Secret Hideaway 90% of People Don't Know About

While everyone else is crowding Zhongshan Road, I've found this emerald gem favored by the gods - Lianhua National Forest Park. Here lies Xiamen's purest breath, where even the wind carries the fragrance of pine needles. 【Secret Coordinates】 Lianhua National Forest Park, Lianhua Town, Tong'an District, Xiamen 🚌Getting There: ▫️By Bus: Take bus 614/633 from downtown to Xiaoping Forest Park Station ▫️By Car: Navigate to "Lianhua National Forest Park". Taking Provincial Road 206 is recommended, as the bamboo forests along the way resemble a green tunnel. ⏰Opening Hours: 5:00-18:00, open year-round and free of charge 🌳【Forest Highlights】 ▫️Off-the-charts negative ion levels! A whopping 8,000 per cubic centimeter - take a deep breath and taste the sweetness of the air. ▫️Built-in AC during the hottest days of summer! A cool sanctuary 5℃ lower than the city, where the breeze under the trees feels like it's been iced. ▫️An encyclopedia of the plant kingdom: Machilus pauhoi forests resemble a spilled palette of green paint, while rustling bamboo groves sound like a white noise machine. 👣【Hiking Route Breakdown】 Taihuayan Temple → Lianshan Canyon → Yixian Waterfall → Tianmen Cave → Seven Fairies Peak → Zhuangyuan Hat → Shishi Cave → Alsophila Grove 🔸Taihuayan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple nestled within giant rocks, with natural stone chambers that are warm in winter and cool in summer. The monks' chanting blends with birdsong for an ultra-soothing experience. 🔸Yixian Waterfall: The waterfall squeezes out from a crevice like a silver chain, and the mist creates small rainbows in the sunlight. 🔸Seven Fairies Peak: Seven stone pillars stand like fairies in formation. Locals say touching them brings good luck. 📸【Picture-Perfect Spots】 ▫️Jinguang Lake: Emerald waters reflect the metasequoia forest. Wear a long white dress and stand on the bridge for the perfect woodland photo. ▫️Alsophila Valley: 200-million-year-old living fossil ferns make for a Jurassic Park-esque backdrop. ▫️Zhuangyuan Hat Stone: A giant rock shaped like an ancient official's hat. Pose with your chin in your hand for a contemplative shot. 🍵【Forest-Themed Afternoon Tea】 ▫️Bring your own picnic basket! We recommend sweet osmanthus cake and Phoenix Dancong tea, perfectly paired with the sound of the pines. ▫️Hidden Gem: In the teahouse behind Taihuayan Temple, you might encounter wild mountain tea brewed by monks, with a golden hue and orchid fragrance. 💡【Tips for Pro-Level Visitors】 1️⃣Wear non-slip hiking shoes! Mossy stone steps can be very slippery after rain. 2️⃣Bring mosquito repellent! The forest sprites (mosquitoes) are very enthusiastic. 3️⃣Wear bright colors! Ginger yellow or bright red will pop against the dark green backdrop. 4️⃣Allow at least 3 hours! The main and branch trails cover about 8km. When city life gets suffocating, I find my breathing rhythm in this forest. Lianhua National Forest Park isn't just a scenic spot; it's a love letter from nature to Xiamen - each leaf recording the passage of time, each stream composing a melody. Next time you need a breath of fresh air, remember to come here and collect your green postcard.