Linjin and Nanding Island [Zhangzhou]

"One of Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands in China"
Ranked by China National Geography Magazine

Linjin and Nanding Island in Zhangzhou City, Xiamen City of Fujian Province: Precious Legacy

Off southeast Fujian Province, in the Zhangzhou City coastal volcano scenic area, lie two magic volcanic islands, Linjin and Nanding. Though small---one 0.16 square kilometers and the other 0.07 square kilometers, they are both testimony to the movement of the earth. Studies by Chinese and foreign experts have confirmed that the islands represent the most complete and best preserved ancient volcanic geological resource: a great rarity.
The two islands were produced by repeated volcanic eruption during the Miocene Epoch, thus their basalt rock scenery, ancient volcanic craters, sea-eroded lava rocks, huge volcanic necks, basalt cones, terraces, cliffs and caves are of great research value in the study of geological structures, ancient volcanoes, ancient geology, earthquakes and earth structure. Then there are the remains of ancient forests buried for 8,000 years, and fabulous sandy beaches. In 2001, this place became one of China’s first batches of geological parks and the only marine volcanic park.

Best time to go
Anytime
In Zhangzhou City, annual temperature is 69.8F. Rain season is from March to June and typhoon from June to September.

Ticket
By boat to Linjin Island: RMB 50/person
By boat to Nanding Island: RMB 50/person

Around Landscape
Dongshanfengdong Stone Zone, Tianfu Tea Museum, The Sea Volcano Park, Mangrove Nature Reserve, Tianzhu Mountain, Stone- torii, etc.

Local Snacks and Specialties
Narcissus, Camellia, Orchis, Pomelo, Longan, Pineapple, Pearl Cream, Puppet-head, Babao Inkpad, and other seafood, etc.

Travel Tips
In summer typhoon will happen.
There is a lack of vegetable on island.
Please take enough foods before going.
Don’t swimming because the position of seawater is very complex and danger.
Pay attention to anti-sunburn on island.

Distance
Beijing (2334 km) Fuzhou City (331 km) Zhangzhou City (75 km) Linjin and Nanding Island
Beijing (2232 km) Zhangzhou City (75 km) Linjin and Nanding Island
Beijing (2286 km) Xiamen City (55 km) Zhangzhou City (75 km) Linjin and Nanding Island