Xiamen 3-Day Tour

📍 Highlights: Gulangyu Island artsy vibe, cycling along Huandao Road, Tulou secret spots, Minnan traditional flavors 👫 Suitable for: Couples, besties, artsy youth, foodies 💰 Budget allocation: Transportation: 1500 RMB (high-speed train/flight + local transport) Accommodation: 1800 RMB (Gulangyu guesthouse/Zengcuoan boutique hotel) Food & Drink: 1000 RMB (satay noodles, ginger duck, seafood) Tickets & Experiences: 500 RMB (Gulangyu ferry, Tulou day tour) Shopping: 200 RMB (stuffed pies, pineapple cakes) 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Leisure time on Gulangyu Island & Zhongshan Road night feast 🚄 Morning: Arrive in Xiamen Take high-speed train/flight, taxi to Xiamen Cruise Center Xiaguan Pier Ferry to Gulangyu Island (35 RMB round trip, book 1 day in advance) Check in at Gulangyu Red House / Lijiazhuang Hotel (converted century-old villa) 🍜 Noon: Minnan traditional flavors Recommended eats: Lin Sixi (Minnan thin pancakes + satay hotpot) Shen’s Minnan Rice Rolls (a must-try on Gulangyu) 🏛️ Afternoon: International architecture tour Shuzhuang Garden (Piano Museum + sea view boardwalk, 30 RMB) Sunlight Rock (overlook the whole island, 50 RMB) Bishan Cave graffiti wall (artsy photo spot) 🌃 Evening: Stroll and eat on Zhongshan Road Take ferry back to Xiamen Island, explore Zhongshan Road pedestrian street Dinner recommendation: Tangyan · Old Xiamen private kitchen (crispy taro duck) Day 2: Cycling on Huandao Road & Shapowei arts district 🌅 Morning: Chase the sea on Huandao Road Rent an electric bike (80 RMB/day) to ride from Zengcuoan to Huangcuo Beach Check in at Coconut Wind Village / “One Country, Two Systems” slogan sign 🦀 Noon: Seafood street stalls Recommended: 202 Specialty Stall (lobster salad + seafood pancake) 🎨 Afternoon: Trendy art district Shapowei (popular cafes + vintage shops) Ding’aozi Cat Street (cat petting + cat graffiti) 🌙 Night: Bustling atmosphere at Bajie Market Bajie Seafood Market (choose your own seafood for cooking) Must-try: Ajie Five-Spice, Zhuji Hand-Shredded Chicken Day 3: Fujian Tulou secret adventure 🚌 Morning: Yunshuiyao / Yongding Tulou Join a day tour (200 RMB/person, includes transport and tickets) Visit Hegui Lou + Huaiyuan Lou (filming locations of "Big Fish & Begonia") 🍵 Noon: Hakka Tulou feast Taste Tulou Red Beauty Tea + taro buns ✈️ Afternoon: Return trip & souvenirs Return to Xiamen city, buy Ajizai stuffed pies / Huangyuantang pineapple cakes High-speed train/flight back home 💡 Travel tips ✔ Transport: Book Gulangyu ferry tickets in advance via "Xiamen Ferry" WeChat official account ✔ Accommodation: Recommended “oneday Mint” designer guesthouse in Zengcuoan ✔ Avoid pitfalls: Be cautious choosing seafood restaurants on Gulangyu, prioritize group deals Choose reputable travel agencies for Tulou day tours 💰 Budget flexibility: To save money, stay in Zengcuoan (300+ RMB/night), reduce Tulou itinerary To upgrade experience, stay at “Qishang Hotel” 🎑 Xiamen is the artistic epitome of Minnan culture! Three days and two nights, from Piano Island to Tulou secrets, a journey for both your taste buds and eyes~ 🌊