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  • Date:2020-03-09

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Q1 When is the best time to visit Lieyu?

At all time, Lieyu always reserves a variety of natural scenery and special festivities for your visit. In spring, you will see the magnificent scenery of the spring limited "Green Reef" and wheat fields. In summer night, rich and diverse creatures march in the intertidal zone and a starry sky shows up at Qilin Forest Park. In the autumn months, you are invited to taste the famous Lieyu taros as well as the fascinating liquor smell from the beautiful sorghum farms. During winter, folks of migratory birds return to the island and you can appreciate various migratory birds around lakes at a slow pace.

The locals believe in Baosheng Dadi (a God of medicine) and they pray for blessings through Bwa Bwei (a traditional Chinese divination) and holy pilgrimage festivities in spring. Fireworks are set up over the sea between Lieyu and Xiamen on the first day of Chinese New Year, as well as the charming sunset at the west of the border, the beautiful night scene with starry sky. Let's enjoy variant scenery of Lieyu throughout the year.

 

Q2 How long shall I stay in Lieyu?

The tour plans we recommended will help you to schedule your own perfect itinerary. It will allow you to have more idea on how many days you need to make your vacation complete.

         
 
Q3 Is the price level high in Lieyu?

The price level of Lieyu is as reasonable as Great Kinmen.

 

Q4 How is the weather in Lieyu?

Lieyu has a subtropical monsoon climate with substantial seasonal variation of temperatures.

 
 
Q5 What shall I wear in Lieyu?

It depends on when is your visit to Lieyu. Lieyu has a substantial seasonal variation of temperatures. In winter, the northeast monsoon is quite strong and cold, be sure to stay warm with heavy clothing. A casual T-shirt will be ideal for hot summer. In spring, it's better to bring an umbrella with you as it rains frequently.

 
 
Q6 Is Lieyu a safe place for visitors?

Sure! Lieyu is one of the safest places in the world. When local people find lost items, they always give it to the police station. That is very common in the island. Even though, always keep alert when you travel anywhere, anytime.

                      

Q7 What shall I do in case of emergency?

In case of medical emergency, be sure to keep your travel and health insurance documents as well as the medicine you are taking on your hands, then contact the medical staffs of hospitals in Lieyu. Please make a call to "110" if you want to report a case or you are in emergency and need some help.

If you have anything lost or stolen, please report it to the front desk of your B&B, the local police station and or related service suppliers (such as credit card companies). If necessary, the police station will issue you an official document for insurance claims, etc. The police station will also provide you a guide when you are lost.

 
 
Q8 Where shall live in Lieyu?

There are many B&B in Lieyu, depends on which area you want to stay and what experience you need.

 
 
Q9 Can I see season limited scene in Lieyu?

Sure! At all time, Lieyu always reserves a variety of natural scenery and special festivities for your visit.

 
 
Q10 Should I make reservation for restaurant?

Sometimes, the restaurant may be closed. Don’t miss any tasty food you want, make a phone reservation before you go to the restaurant. Particularly, famous restaurants are often fully occupied in the weekend, it’s better to make a reservation in advance.

 
 
Q11 Is it convenient to roam around Lieyu?

Lieyu was once an isolated island controlled by the military in the past. Although things have changed in Lieyu, it is still quite the slow pace than other cities. Often and often, you are surrounded by miles of trees and green plants in the island. You got to properly schedule your itinerary to save your time to explore the rural island. There are many low carbon transportations available, among them are battery cars, electric motorcycles and bikes. Visitors may choose to take a bus which is connected to the ferries. The fare for child less than 12 years old and the elder is just half of adult ticket and it is normally free for infant. Another good option is to take taxi. Taking taxi here is not only pleasant but also allows you to visit the attractions along the coastline.


 
Q12 Is it easy to travel around Lieyu with kids?

Lieyu is actually a natural amusement park. It is an ideal place for family to travel. In general, public transportation offers discount for kid (6~11 years old) and it is free for infant. It is not easy to rent a car in Lieyu, but you may make reservation for battery car instead. If you want to tour around the island by cycling, you may rent a bike at Jiugong pier. Here you can enjoy cultural activities and outdoor experience with your kids, for example, you may visit cultural museum with your kids, observe the diverse intertidal zone at the beach and even collect the attraction stamps is also a lot of fun.


 
Q13 Where can I withdraw cash from ATM?
 
 
Q14 Is credit card payment accepted in the island?

Credit card payment is not generally accepted for those places far away from big cities. You can still withdraw cash from some specific ATM at post offices, banks and 7-11 convenience stores. Search a nearest location where you can withdraw cash from ATM through "Location Search Function".

 

Q15 What is the general business hours in Lieyu?

Banks and post offices normally close in the weekend. Most of the service industry such as stores, restaurants, cultural museum and attractions open almost every day. Some of the stores may be closed in New Year Holiday. Besides, transportation, business and attractions will be very busy during the weekend and long holidays, as well as the periods of winter vacation and summer vacation are the busiest time in a year.

                                                                                                                                            

Q16 How to get to Lieyu?
 

 

Q17 What activities shall I make reservation in advance?