Xiamen in July to September is really not recommended. I just want to say one honest truth.

✨ Xiamen Travel Guide｜4 Days 3 Nights Slow Tour of Egret Island, Spend Just Over 1k Per Person for a Fresh and Romantic Experience! 🌊 🇨🇳 【Itinerary】 Day 1: Artistic Time on Gulangyu Island ▪️ Sanqiutian Pier ⛵️: Ferry ticket 35 RMB (buy tickets 2 days in advance!) ▪️ Most Beautiful Corner 📸: Popular photo spot, recommended to go at 7 AM for photos without people! ▪️ Shuzhuang Garden 🏯 (30 RMB): Piano Museum + seaside boardwalk, super healing~ ▪️ Longtou Road Snack Street 🍡: Must-try Ye’s Mochi, Shen’s Rice Noodle Rolls, Lin’s Fish Balls! Day 2: Cycling on Huandao Road + Zengcuoan ▪️ Huangcuo Beach 🌅: Watch the sunrise at 5 AM, fewer people and beautiful scenery (cleaner than Baicheng!) ▪️ Huandao Road Cycling 🚴: Rent an electric bike for 50 RMB/day, from Yefeng Village to Music Square is very pleasant ▪️ Zengcuoan 🏮: Explore artistic shops and food (A Xin Thick Toast / Mushroom Legend are excellent) ▪️ Shanhai Health Trail 🌿: Walk the forest line at dusk, watch the sunset + city night view Day 3: Classic Tour Inside Xiamen Island ▪️ Nanputuo Temple 🕌: Free incense, vegetarian cakes are a must-buy! ▪️ Xiamen University 🏫 (reservation required): Furong Tunnel graffiti is great for photos~ ▪️ Shapowei 🎨: Art West District + Shelter Harbor, a gathering place for popular coffee shops ▪️ Bajie Seafood Market 🦞: Local market, recommended You Sheng Satay Noodles / Zhu Ji Hand-Shredded Chicken Day 4: Off-the-Beaten-Path Secret Spots ▪️ Jimei School Village 🚞: Take Metro Line 1 to see the underwater metro (like Spirited Away!) ▪️ Dasha Cultural and Creative Zone 🖍️: Minnan ancient houses + artistic graffiti, few people and great for photos ▪️ Ten-Mile Long Embankment 🎶: Listen to an open-air concert at dusk, watch trains and sunset in the same frame 🍽️ 【Food Recommendations】 ✅ Must-Try List: • Satay Noodles (Sili / Yuehua) • Ginger Duck (Haodelai) • Earthworm Jelly (Tianhe West Gate) • Peanut Soup (Huang Zehe) ❌ Avoid Tips: × Opening oysters for pearls at scenic spots × Cut fruit on Zhongshan Road × Seafood restaurants recommended by taxi drivers 💰 【Budget Reference】 ▪️ Transportation: Bus 1 RMB / BRT Express 4 RMB, taxi within the island under 30 RMB ▪️ Accommodation: Zengcuoan homestay 150+/night, Gulangyu 300+/night ▪️ Tickets: Gulangyu combined ticket 90 RMB (choose 2-3 spots) 💡 【Local Tips】 1️⃣ Avoid Scams: • Buy Gulangyu ferry tickets only from the official "Xiamen Ferry+" platform • Confirm price/weight before seafood processing 2️⃣ Photo Tips: • Best light on Gulangyu at 7 AM / 5 PM • Fewer people at Shapowei Rainbow Wall in the afternoon 3️⃣ Hidden Activities: ✔️ Zhonggu Cableway at sunset (book in advance!) ✔️ Huaxin Road "Not in Bookstore" old villa area