Teaching English abroad in Xiamen offers the opportunity to explore the Fujian Province in Southern China. Fuzhou is the capital city of Fujian, and one of eight regions that boast the unique cuisine of traditional Chinese food. Here are a few destinations to visit when you arrive:
Gulangyu Island: Situated off the coast of Xiamen, Gulangyu Island is a big tourist destination. The ferry from Dongdu International Terminal cost about 5 USD, and takes 20 minutes. To preserve the island, only electric buggies are permitted, and the area is renowned for its beaches and architecture.
Fujian Tulou: Tulous are eco-friendly round and square shaped buildings made from earth materials like dirt, stone, wood, and bamboo. Built hundreds of years ago, the Fujian Tulou housed up to 80 families, and a perfect example of how communities lived and built in harmony with the environment while staying fortified.
Wuyi Mountains: The Wuyi Mountains hold China’s largest and most diverse rain forest dating back to the ice age. Much of the vegetation growth depends on elevation, and the most popular activities include boating down nine bend river to visit Thread in the Sky Caves.