Xiamen's Sea Diary: Sweetness Hidden in the Waves

Xiamen's sea is like a sugar-coated pearl—unwrap it and be surprised! 🥳 🌅 Dawn's Glowing Beach Rushed to Yefengzhai at first light, where dew-kissed sand crunched like shattered moonlight underfoot. Squatted to draw hearts in the sand, only for the waves to kiss them into crescent moons. As the sun rose, the horizon shifted from fish-belly white to fiery clouds, and the sea "blushed" crimson, its waves edged in gold ✨ An old man flew a kite that danced in the morning glow like a golden bird. 🌊 Noontime Shallows: A Playground Clutching a strawberry float, I splashed as waves "splatted" against me, rocking me like a water swing. Kids buried their legs in sand, wiggling toes until waves sent them shrieking with laughter, louder than the surf 🏖️ A chilled mango cup dripped juice down my wrist—licking it sweet, perfectly paired with the sea breeze. 🌇 Blinking Pier at Dusk Dangling legs off the wooden pier, I watched the sunset turn the sea honey-gold. Distant cargo ships honked farewell to the twilight. A cotton candy vendor handed me a pink puff—sticky strands clung to my lips until the wind "stole" them like a secret kiss 💋 A couple posed for photos, the girl twirling in her flower-like skirt as the boy grinned behind his phone. 🌌 Starry Night Harbor On a fishing boat's deck, an old fisherman offered freshly boiled conch—so succulent it made me smack my lips. The lighthouse beam skimmed the waves, startling a school of silver fish like glowing rice grains 🌾 Overhead, stars connected into constellations while the waves crooned, "Stay a little longer." 🦪 Freshness Feast ✔️ Crispy fried shrimp cakes—golden outside, tender inside, bursting with flavor. ✔️ Iced sour plum drink—tart and thirst-quenching in one sip. ✔️ Garlic-buttered grilled oysters—so fresh they make your tongue curl. 💡 Tips Sunscreen! Head to toe! Pack water-friendly sandals and a small box for seashells (and joy). Xiamen's sea is a gentle candy—lick it for sweet solace. Come hug the waves! 💦