Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

12. Proboscis Peak

Shown here is Proboscis Peak above Nanputuo Temple. The Rock is shaped like a person's nose

Xiamen, a bustling and remarkably colorful enclave of about one million, is located on the South China coast on an island of the same name. Xiamen's climate is subtropical; with summer temperatures averaging 85F and winter temperatures no lower than 50F. First settled during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). In the 17th century, Xiamen became one of the strongholds of the loyalist Ming General Zheng Chengong, who launched an expedition against the Dutch who then occupied the island of Taiwan. A statue is on Gulongyu to honor him. A picture of his statue is shown above.