The Mountain To Sea Trail (厦门山海健康步道) is part of a 30+km trail network spanning Xiamen. This is about 5km of the southern section, with includes highlights such as the Wanghu Tower, the Pangui Tower and views on Xiamen’s so called ‘Little Switzerland’.
When starting at the northern point of this marked segment the route will mainly go downhill. You can take a taxi to the starting point (route marker D18) and the walk all the way down to the sea. When deciding to hike along here please bring sun protection. There is no shade, at all. You are entirely exposed to the sun and heat.