Tong'an Tourist Area is in the northern part of Xiamen Island and faces the sea in the southeast and is surrounded by the mountain on three sides.The area has a history of 1,700 years and is the largest administrative district today.
The Han Dynasty collapsed at the end of the 2nd century AD, paving the way for the Three Kingdoms era.
The first wave of immigration of the noble class arrived in the province in the early 4th century AD when the Western Jin Dynasty collapsed and the north was torn apart by invasions by nomadic peoples from the north, as well as civil war.
These immigrants were primarily from eight families in central China: Lin (林), Huang (黄), Chen (陈), Zheng, Zhan (詹), Qiu (邱), He (何), and Hu (胡).
The first four remain as the major surnames of modern Fujian. Population density in Fujian remained low compared to the rest of China.
Like other southern provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan, Fujian often served as a destination for exiled prisoners and dissidents at that time.
Tong'an is rich in natural and cultural tourist resources and boasts 51 provincial and county cultural sites under the protection.
Places to Visit:
1) Tong'an Movie and TV City(pinyin:Tong'an Yingshi Cheng) lies on both banks of Dongxi River in Wuxian Town, Tong' an District,bordering the ancient Fantian Temple.
Visitors can enjoy the demonstration of customs and culture of south Fujian Province and acrobatic performances, and participate in other recreational activities such as acting as an emperor, riding horse, shooting and forest exploration.
Also tourists can buy handicrafts, paintings, calli- graphic works, jewelry and Taiwan products at the Ming-Qing Street and try various kinds of Xiamen local and special dishes and snacks at the Douyichu Restaurant.
Transport,:Taking the public bus Nos. 67, 79, 601,606, 610, 612, 617, 621 and 625
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 Admission: RMB 30 yuan/person
2) Dalun Mountain and Fantian Temple The Dalun (Great Wheel) Mountain is located in east Tong' an City and is the main peak in Tong' an District.
It has undulating physical landscapes for several kilometers like a big wheel, so that's where it got its name.
It has attracted many scholars and celebrities who left many poems, calligraphic works and cliff inscriptions here.
The Fantian Temple is located on the southern foot of the Dalun Mountain. It was first built in 581 or the first year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty (581-618) and is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province.
Behind the temple stands the Wengong Academy, or Ziyang Academy. It was the earliest one by the Quanzhou Prefecture. It houses the valuable stone statue of Zhu Xi.
The buildings in the temple are in an irregular arrangement and paths winds around buildings. With many trees and bamboos, the temple is quiet enough for cultivation and reading books.
Opening hours: 06:00-19:00
Admission: Free
3) Dragon Pools on North Mountain(Beichen Shan)
The North Mountain indicates the Beichen Mountain in Tong'an and the Dragon Pools indicate the 12- pool waterfalls to the north of Beichen Mountain, at its foot. The rushing down water produces a one-kilometer-long valley and makes 1,000- meter-long waterfalls and 12 water pools.
They are one of the 20 famous scenic spots in Xiamen.
This 122km2 Area is in Wuxianzhen , about 12km from Tong'an.
4) Tong'an Plum Mountain Temple (Meishan Si )
Very Scenic. Add: Meishan Lu, Meishan Liansi
Tel: 7026
5) Wild Valley Ecopark
Famous as "the Lesser Jiuzhai of south Fujian," this Wild Valley Ecopark is on the No. 206 provincial highway, at the one kilometer to the Longmen Tunnel on the highway from Tong'an to Anxi.
This ecopark is composed of five sections: Yongcheng Mountain, Da'annei, Shuangxikou, Caijin Brook and Caiyin Brook.
It covers an area of 415 hectares and is an important part of the Lotus National Forest Park. In three phases, it will be built into a comprehensive tourist area for tourism, amusement, exploration, ecological farming, scientific popularization and inspection, school training and teamwork training.
Opening hours: 08:00-20:00
Admission:
1. A route tour: RMB 50 yuan/person
2. B route tour: RMB 80 yuan/person
3. C route tour: RMB 90 yuan/person
Tel: 86-592-5865371/5865351
6) Former Residence of Su Song (1020-1101)
Former Residence of Su Song, or Lushan Hall, is located in Yongfeng Township in northwest part of Tong' an City.
It covers an area of 1,700 square meters and stands against the Hulu Hill and faces the Ximo Pool.
The hall houses a model of the first astronomical clock in the world invented by Su Song.
Tel (Science and Technology Hall): 86-592-7025044
7) Tong'an Confucius Temple (Tong'an Museum)
By Dongxi Stream, the Tong'an Confucius Temple was first constructed in the Five Dynasties (907- 960) and was rebuilt in the 18th year of the Jiaqing reign ( 1813) of the Qing Dynasty, with an area of 1,050 square meters.
Opening hours: 08:00-11:30,15:00-17:30
Admission: RMB 2 yuan/person
8) West Mountain Peak Scenic Area (Xishanyan Jingqu )
At 324m above sea level, this is the place to escape to on hot summer days. The peak's White Cloud Crag Temple (Baiyunyan Miao ) was built over 1100 years ago.
Facing the temple is Purple Cloud Cave (Ziyun Dong ). In back are two "Holy Wells" said to never lack sweet water. To the left is a Ming Dynasty cliff inscription.
In back are 18 trees that represent Buddha's 18 disciples, the Arhats (Luohan).
Add: Xinmin Zhen Yili Cun about 20km outside of Tong'an
Tel (Mid-Mountain): 7200516
Tel (Peak ): 7200776
9) Tong'an's Little Plain Provincial Forest Park (Xiaoping Senlin Gongyuan )
25km north of Tong'an, 45 km north of Xiamen, covers about 400, 000 acres, includes tourism facilities, aquatic sports facilities, forestry research facilities,
Tel: 7053878
Bus: Take Daping mini-bus , get off at Xiaoping.
10) Three Hero Islands (Yingxiong Sandao )
The "3 Hero Islands" of "Big Deng" (Dadeng ), Little Deng (Xiaodeng ) and Horn Islet (Jiaoyu ), lie only 1.8km from Taiwan controlled Jinmen Island.
11) Tong'an Butterfly Valley (Tong'an Hudiegu )
Locals call butterfly valley "Stone Ship Pit "(Shichuan Keng ).
12) Tingxi Kiln Site(Tingxi Yaozhi)
While building the Tingxi reservoir in 1956, workers discovered this kiln, earthenware, kiln equipment, etc. In the excavated dirt were found bowls, plates, trays, pots,daily utensils, the foundation had kiln bricks.
One of the largest of Song Dynasty kilns, produced the pearlescent porcelain (Zhuguangci ) popular in Japan.
This turned out to be invaluable in researching ancient Fujian's economy and foreign trade.
13) Matang Village —Xiamen's #1 Village About 7km to the east of Tong'an, Matang Village is in a remote valley and covers 1.8km2, with 64 families and 275 people, 435 acres of cultivated land, 944 acres of hilly land.
In 1985 Matang started their break from poverty with the labor-intensive Xinghua canning factory. In 1990 they undertook a Sino-foreign joint venture with Xiamen Tongmao Foodstuffs Canning Company, Ltd., and over the years invested 80 million Yuan improving the technology 3 times.
By 1996, the village's production had reached 122.5 million Yuan, per capital had reached 5250 Yuan (from 170 Yuan—an increase of 1071%).
Today the workers live in modern apartments and villas, with beautiful gardens and lawns.
14) Tong'an Lotus Flower Mountain Scenic Area (Lianhua Zhen Houpu Cun )
About 10km from Tong'an with many ancient trees, ancient temples, and the "Holy Spring"—all the things you find on just about any mountain top that has had Chinese for 5, 018 years.
Bus Route Map starts at Yanwu Road near Xiamen University to Tong'an town.
Bus fare is 2 Yuan aircond bus No:657 or 659.
If you were to embark near the starting point,seats were available otherwise you have to stand throughout the journey.
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