Sunlight Rock in Gulangyu

Sunlight Rock in Gulangyu Island in Fujian, China, 日光岩 in Chinese, one of the most beautiful spots of Xiamen region. Commonly known as "Dragon-headHill", Sunlight Rock is the peak of Gulangyu Island and is 92. 6 meters above the sea level. The rock features a huge boulder, 40 meters in diameter, towering atop the cliff as the symbol of Xiamen. On the top of the rock, one can have a panoramic view of the seascapes of the nearby isles and ships. At the foot of the rock there is the Sunlight Temple, also named the Lotus Nunnery. Whenever the sun rises, the rays cast over the rocks and the temple, hence the name.
According to legends, the Sunlight Rock scenic spot was built in the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years ago, and was renovated by General Zheng in the late Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty about 400 years ago.
The scenic area is full of grotesque rocks and grottoes amidst lush green woods and flowers in riotous colors, coupled by splashing waves of the exotic subtropical region. Numerous inscriptions by literary celebrities of ancient times add much interest and antiquity to the site. It takes a long que to get to the top during the travel peak season.