Xiamen University - China's Beautiful and Amenable Higher Learning Institution

“Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection”, the driving force of Xiamen University’s over 90 years of academic prominence.  Well- known for its elegant and striking landscapes, no doubt it was dubbed as the most beautiful and interesting university in China. Comfortably lies in the foot of WulaoFeng Mountain and the sea, this perfect combination provides an amenable place for students to relax and study.

Lotus Lake and Kah Kee Complex at the background, Xiamen University.

Chinese and European architectural designs highlight the campus buildings as well as other structures. The university was founded in 1921 by an overseas Chinese named Tan Kah Kee who donated millions of dollars to endow Xiamen University. Originally named as “University of Amoy”, was handed to the government by 1937 due to lack of finance. Chinese Ministry of Education maintained the schools advocacy to achieve academic excellence and has now become one of the best and selective universities in China.

Gulangyu Island - Xiamen's Main Tourist Destination Part 2/2

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Sunlight Rock

The summit of Gulang known as the Sunlight Rock is the highest point on the island was also a favorite spot among domestic and foreign visitors.  

Getting on top is not difficult and you are rest assured that you will be climbing up and enjoying the beautiful scenery. A few unique sculptures you'll gonna meet along the way. You can take a rest or take some photos with a few of the bronze cast sculptures or take some sip. Added to the thrill are some narrow rock passages which give you a feel of like walking an ancient passage.

Gulangyu Island - Xiamen's Main Tourist Destination Part 1/2

A 2 square kilometer's island situated at the coast of Xiamen, in Fujian, China lays Gulanyu. A chief tourist destination in the province is a car-free location which is a home to at-least 20,000 people. The Island is major tourist destination and is popular to both local and foreign visitors.  One of the best travel destinations in China,  it offers five great tourist attractions namely, The Zheng Chenggong Statue, Shuzhuang Garden, Xiamens Piano Museum, and the Sunlight Rock.

Statue of Zheng Chenggong, Xiamen Tourist Spot.

My First Post - Awake and Determined, Kumbate!

12:44 Am here in the Philippines. I was still up and alert fixing my new travel diary. I don't know what to put here but im eager and determined to share my travels here in the Philippines and the world. I do have lots of time to spend and contemplate on taking new challenges rather than sleeping all day long or keeping an eye on facebook and instagram updates. But anyways im gonna share some pics on my recent travel to China, particularly in Xiamen.