dongshan 东山
A peninsula 2.5 hours away from Xiamen with good seafood.
Beach: NE wind 'Jinluanwan' (金銮湾), SE wind 'Jinluanwan' or 'Maluanwan' (马銮湾)
Getting there: Bus from Xiamen
Distance from Xiamen: 2.5 hours
Kite season: Same as Xiamen, a few knots stronger
Temperature: Same as Xiamen
Conditions: Winter - a wave spot.
Summer - flatter, and smallish waves. A flat water spot too.
Hotel: Plenty to suit whatever budget. For convenience look for one on 'Ma luan wan'.
Problems: Getting from the hotel to 'Jin luan wan' isn't so convenient without a car.
'Ma luan wan' should be just a walk across from the beachside hotels.
Dangers: Like Moonlight beach, watch out for fishing poles and rip-currents.
Beach: NE wind 'Jinluanwan' (金銮湾), SE wind 'Jinluanwan' or 'Maluanwan' (马銮湾)
Getting there: Bus from Xiamen
Distance from Xiamen: 2.5 hours
Kite season: Same as Xiamen, a few knots stronger
Temperature: Same as Xiamen
Conditions: Winter - a wave spot.
Summer - flatter, and smallish waves. A flat water spot too.
Hotel: Plenty to suit whatever budget. For convenience look for one on 'Ma luan wan'.
Problems: Getting from the hotel to 'Jin luan wan' isn't so convenient without a car.
'Ma luan wan' should be just a walk across from the beachside hotels.
Dangers: Like Moonlight beach, watch out for fishing poles and rip-currents.