Since 1993,
Xiamen City has been putting great stress on the ornamental projects on main streets and night sightseeing areas. So far, the municipal government has put aside tens of million yuan to develop and construct night tourist attractions scattered on Gulangyu Island, Zhongshan Road, South-north Siming Road, Xiamen University Street, Egret Islet Park Yundang Lake, Entrance to Lotus Road and other places where tourists like to do shopping, find fun and eat snacks at night.
For instance, along South-north Siming Road there are 132 markets and shops, 7 restaurants and 5 places of recreation. On entrance to Lotus Road, there are 7 markets and shops, 18 restaurants and 7 places of recreation. There are 60 markets and shops, 35 restaurants and 4 places of recreation on Xiamen University Street; 169 markets and shops, 13 restaurants and 5 places of recreation on Zhongshan Road; 31 markets and shops, 3 restaurants and 6 places of recreation on Yundanghu Lake Egret Islet.
Besides, three pleasure-boasts named Ruixin, Hovering Egret and White Egret are available for tourists to visit Gulangyu Island and admire the City at night. Other night tourist items include Water sightseeing from Ferrying Quay to Huli Mountain Fortress, Huangcuo Seaside Relaxation, Gulangyu Island Seaside Grill, Bright Moon Garden Large Screen Electronic Water fall, etc.