Xiamen to Gabon

Blessed with a year-round salubrious climate and immense natural beauty, Xiamen is a popular coastal town located in southeast China. There are many scenic spots and cultural attractions that amaze tourists at the very first glance. The Gulangyu Island is one of the main attractions of Xiamen. Adorned with breathtaking scenery that is complemented with many historical edifices and architecture feats, Gulangyu is a place worth visiting. The highest point of the island – the Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden are splaces where tourists, especially nature-lovers would have a memorable time. Located at the base of Wulaofeng, also known as the Mountain of Five Old Men, the South Putuo Temple is another prime attraction of this city. Jimei - the hometown of Tan Kah Kee, the renowned Chinese community leader and philanthropist, is a must-see place. They can also visit the Jimei University, Shigu Road, Jiageng Park and Guilai Tang in Jimei. The Wanshi Botanical Garden, Mount Wuyi, Gulang Huandao Road and Taining Danxia Landform are other worth-visiting places in Xiamen. Tourists can explore this interesting city without any hassle by choosing one of the travel packages by MakeMyTrip.

The ‘Last Eden Earth on Earth’, Gabon lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa. Extending across the equator with three-fourths of the nation dominated by rainforest, it faces an equatorial climate. Libreville is the capital city housing unique cultural treasures such as Palais Presidentiel and L'Eglise St-Michel. Several shops, hypermarkets, restaurants and government buildings are at the downtown avenue, Boulevard Triomphal. Near the city, the rainforest preserve, Arboretum de Sibang and the offshore Pointe Denis Beach offer the best escape into nature. Port Gentil in western Gabon is the nation’s second largest city. The seaport city lacks the rush of the capital but offers a bustling nightlife with Le Code Bar and Joe’s Restaurant & Bar being among the most sought-after. While St. Louis Church is an iconic landmark, Sogara Beach offers a fine leisurely ambience. The east central region of Gabon is popular for Ivindo National Park. Comprising an untamed landscape, Kongou, Mingouli and Djidji are three spectacular waterfalls that must not be missed. With 600 mammals, 2000 plant species and 400 bird species, it is also prized for being home to the largest concentration of western lowland gorillas in the entire continent. Loango National Park in western Gabon is another must-visit wonder with 100 km of beaches stretching along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This protected area also covers some parts of the Iguéla Lagoon. Here, travellers can enjoy sport fishing, whale watching, gorilla trekking and marine turtle spotting. To visit Gabon, simply choose MakeMyTrip to book flights and hotels with great discounts.