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Xiamen's romance is more than just the sea

📮CityWalk Route: DAY 1: Gulangyu → Baishi → Zhonggu Cableway → Huandao Road DAY 2: Botanical Garden → Shapowei DAY 3: Twin Towers → Xiamen University → Nanputuo Temple → Return - 🔸Gulangyu🌟 🚶‍♀️Tour Route: Neicuo'ao Wharf → Meihua Beach Stroll → Sunlight Rock Climb → Longtou Road Snack Street → The Most Beautiful Corner → Sanqiutian Wharf Return 🎟️Must-visit: "Meet Xiamen" ferry ticket, including convenient round trip 🍽️Food Recommendations: Longtou fish balls, Houshenglin sweet soup, Ye's rice rolls 💡Tips: Choose the ferry terminal for departure, near Zhongshan Road & Baishi! - 🔸Baishi🏘️ 🛍️Local Experience: Explore the old streets and experience the authentic local life 🍽️Food Exploration: Hengzhu Road soup dumplings, Ah Ji Zai, Zhu Ji shredded chicken, Cheng Datong duck meat porridge - 🔸Botanical Garden🌿 🌈Tour Guide: Enter from the South Gate → Take the sightseeing elevator → Stroll along the walkway → Take the sightseeing bus to the succulent area → Explore the rainforest world → Exit from the West Gate 🕒Opening Hours: 6:30–18:00, it is recommended to reserve 3 hrs 💰Ticket Price: 30 yuan/person, cost-effective 🚶‍♂️Seamless Connection: The West Gate exit is the Zhonggu Cableway, saving time and effort! - 🔸Zhonggu Cableway🚠 🎡High-altitude Journey: Across Botanical Garden → Huxiyan → Hongshan Park → Nanputuo → Wulaofeng → Twin Towers → Gulangyu 🕒Opening Hours: 8:45–17:30, ticket price 80 yuan/person - 🔸Huandao Road🏖️ 🚴‍♀️Cycling Route: One Country, Two Systems Beach → Yefengzhai → Huangcuo → Music Square → Zengcuoan → Baicheng Beach 📍Landmark Check-in: Twin Towers, Music Square, Huangcuo Beach, Baicheng Beach sunset is stunning 🕒Recommended Time: Start at 4pm and enjoy 2–3 hrs of sea breeze 👋Friends, Xiamen is a treasure city with its own filter, artistic, romantic, and full of vitality! Today, I'll share a super detailed Xiamen travel guide👇 - 🚗[Transportation Guide] ✈️Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport: Not far from the city center, there are airport buses, public transportation, and taxis. 🚄Xiamen Railway Station: Located on the island, convenient for travel; Xiamen North Railway Station is off the island, you can take the subway to the island. 🚌City Bus: Most are 1 yuan, you can use the bus QR code, and there is also BRT. 🚲Huandao Road Cycling: An excellent choice for enjoying the sea view, there are many rental spots along the way. - 🏠[Accommodation Recommendations] 📍Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: Located in the city center, super convenient for shopping and dining, close to all attractions. 📍Zengcuoan: Many B&Bs with affordable prices, lots of snacks, and a lively nightlife. 📍Gulangyu: Accommodation on the island is stylish, but the price is slightly higher, offering an immersive island experience. - 🌟[Attractions Check-in] 🎹Gulangyu: "International Architecture Expo", wander among various architectural styles, climb Sunlight Rock to overlook the whole island, enjoy the garden scenery in Shuzhuang Garden, listen to the melodious piano music in the Piano Museum, stroll along the beach and feel the gentle sea breeze. Remember to book ferry tickets in advance~ 🌳Xiamen Botanical Garden: The rainforest world is like a fairyland when the mist sprays, the cactus area is super cool for taking photos, and the photogenic rate is super high! 🎇Zhonggu Cableway: Take the cable car to see the mountain and sea scenery of Xiamen, and enjoy the beautiful city view. 🙏Nanputuo Temple: A thousand-year-old temple with exquisite architecture. Try the vegetarian dishes and experience the tranquility and peace. 🛵Huandao Road: Cycle along the coastline, accompanied by blue sky and sea. Baicheng Beach and Hulishan Fortress are all along the way. 🏫Xiamen University: Furong Lake is sparkling, Furong Tunnel graffiti is full of creativity, and the campus stroll is full of youthful atmosphere. Remember to book in advance! 🏮Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: The arcade buildings are unique, and there are various food and shopping stores to explore. 🚤Shapowei: A blend of art and local life, the art district is full of creativity, and the food is also amazing.  🍱[Food Guide] 🦀Seafood Feast: Go to the seafood stalls and enjoy fresh crabs, shrimps, shellfish, etc. 🥘Minnan Specialties: Try ginger duck, earthworm jelly, etc., and experience the unique flavors. 🍢Special Snacks: Peanut soup is sweet but not greasy, Satay noodles are rich and fragrant, oyster omelets, roasted meat dumplings, spring rolls, etc. are not to be missed. 🍰Desserts and Pastries: Su Xiaotang, Miss Zhao's Shop, etc., are perfect choices for souvenirs. -
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Posted: Mar 15, 2025
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