[2024 Xiamen Attraction] Travel Guide for Kulangsu (Updated Sep)
2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Beaches
UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
Historical Architectures
Islands/Peninsulas
Nighttime sightseeing
Address:
Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 day
Phone:
0592-3533188
Xiamen's Must-Visit Attractions
Gulangyu Island in Xiamen is not very large, located just 600 meters away from Xiamen's downtown area. You need to take a ferry to get there, but be aware that the ferry schedule is quite sparse. The overall feel of the island is somewhat similar to Taiwan's Penghu or Kaohsiung's Cijin. A few years ago, it was officially listed as a World Heritage Site. The most famous feature is its modern Western-style buildings, which come in various styles and unique designs. Notable examples include the British and Japanese consulates, the old site of HSBC's residence, the Bagua Building, the Trinity Building, the Huang Rongyuan Hall, and the Guancai Building. There are truly too many to count, with at least dozens of well-known structures, each with its own unique charm, making it a feast for the eyes.
Fanny02
It's not that Hainan is unaffordable, but that Xiamen offers better value for money (with a guide to avoid pitfalls)
🌴 A trip to Xiamen, the value for money is beyond imagination! 🤩 It's not that Hainan is out of reach, but Xiamen is waiting for you to explore! 😉 I'm going to share my Xiamen travel tips with you, and I've avoided all the pitfalls for you! 👇
🌟 Tip 1: Although Xiamen is small, the transportation is super convenient! 🚌 I don't recommend self-driving tours, it's really tiring to drive after playing. Take the bus or subway to easily tour Xiamen! 🚇
🌟 Tip 2: Nanputuo Temple is a must-visit, 🏯 but remember to make a reservation in advance! 📅 Otherwise, you can only envy from outside. 😔
🌟 Tip 3: Souvenirs from Gulangyu? 🎁 Zhongshan Road has everything you need, and it's cheaper! 💰
🌟 Tip 4: Love around the corner? 💑 The beautiful No. 44 Guxin Road, don't miss it! 🏞️
🌟 Tip 5: If you have plenty of time, be sure to visit the only pedestrian street in the country that leads directly to the sea, Zhongshan Road! 🚶♀️
🌟 Tip 6: Zengcuo'an is just a commercial street, 🛍️ if you like the hustle and bustle, go for it, if you want to save time, you can skip it. 🚶♂️
🌟 Tip 7: Wanshi Botanical Garden, 🌳 enter from the west gate to get closer to the popular spots! The tropical rainforest and cactus areas are stunning for photos! 📸 There's misting in the afternoon around 3-4 pm too~ 🌦️
🌟 Tip 8: The HouTian sea area is less crowded and beautiful, 🏖️ with close beaches and heart-stirring blue waters! 🌊 Surfers, don't miss out! 🏄
🌟 Tip 9: Rent a bike on the Island Ring Road, 🚲 feel the sea breeze on your face, and cycle along the most beautiful coastline, it's super comfortable! 🌬️
🌟 Tip 10: Night tour of Zhongshan Road, 🌃 admire the unique charm of the Southern Fujian arcades, every snap is a masterpiece! 📷
🌟 Tip 11: Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University are just a stone's throw away, 🏫 the colorful eaves of the temple are unbelievably beautiful! It's more convenient with an advance reservation~ 📆
🌟 Tip 12: I don't recommend Yunshang Xiamen, 🏙️ the project charges extra and is ridiculously expensive! 💸
💗 Recommended 4-day itinerary in Xiamen:
Day1: Xiamen Station → Zhongshan Road → Botanical Garden → Ba Shi
Day2: Sha Po Wei → Island Ring Road → Huangcuo Beach
Day3: Sea Metro → Jimei School Village → Ten-mile Long Embankment
Day4: Gulangyu → Return home
🍽️ Xiamen food recommendations:
Want to eat seafood? 🦞 The Drunken No.1 Seafood Stall at the north end of Si Road is a must-try for old Xiamen specialties! 🍤 This stall is always lined up, and the locals in Xiamen love it! Oyster rice, lemon crab, egg yolk baked lobster... and the super delicious Drunken No.1 grilled fish! 🍤🦀🦞
I hope this guide can help you, Xiamen is waiting for you to explore! 🌺🌴
Amelia McAllister23
Xiamen Photography Bible: Five Days, Eighteen Scenes, Beautiful Beyond the Circle!
📸 P1 Round Moon Square 🌕
Bathed in sunlight, the ancient charm and the round moon design frame the past and present, making one feel as if traveling through time. Flocks of birds fly by, stirring the soul. Remember, a sunny day is the best time! 📍 Navigate to Round Moon Square.
🌳 P2 Mountain and Sea Health Trail Forest Sea Line 🌳
A thousand rocks and the sea, the stunning scenery on the trail lets you overlook the natural oxygen bar and coastline of Shangli Reservoir. 📍 Start from Sanguan Taoist Temple and reach by foot.
🏙️ P3 Shapowei Twin Towers Camera Position 🏙️
Frame with the Twin Towers, capturing the modern vibe of Xiamen. 📍 Navigate to 47 Minzu Road.
🏞️ P4-5 Gulangyu Sunlight Rock 🏞️
Standing on Sunlight Rock, a 360-degree panoramic view is at your feet, with the beauty of Xiamen's coast and Gulangyu Island in full view.
🚄 P6 Long Bridge Building 🚄
Planes and high-speed trains in the same frame, a perfect integration of modern transportation. 📍 Navigate to Long Bridge Building, the overpass is the best shooting spot.
🌅 P7-8 Gulangyu Gangzaihou Seaside Bathing Beach 🌅
Sunset, lighthouse, beach, the beauty here keeps your camera clicking.
🌿 P9-11 Botanical Garden Tropical Rainforest 🌿
The mist in the rainforest intertwines with sunlight, creating a dreamy Tyndall effect, as if you are in the Jurassic era.
✈️ P12 Chaotian Palace ✈️
Take a photo with the plane, travel through ancient and modern times, and feel the interweaving of time.
🎵 P13-14 Music Square 🎵
Under the clear sky, facing the sea, sitting on the bench, enjoy the breeze, and let time slow down.
🏰 P15 Qingshui Palace 🏰
Ancient and modern in the same frame, with planes in the background, this is also an excellent spot for photography.
🌲 P16-18 Mountain and Sea Health Trail Forest Sea Line Shooting Shangli Reservoir 🌲
Natural oxygen bar, the large lawn under the shade of trees, is the perfect background for photography.
📢 Conclusion 📢
Xiamen, this charming city, five days, eighteen perfect camera positions, let your lens capture the most beautiful moments. Every shutter click is a deep confession of love to this city. Pick up your camera, let's explore the beauty of Xiamen together, and record these unforgettable moments!
Lucy Tiny Wobble
Xiamen Travel Guide Just look at this one
Xiamen Travel Guide🎫 Just look at this one
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A lot of people are really coming to Xiamen to play this summer✈
😭But without a guide, I really don't know how to play
As a local, I hurriedly prepared a guide for everyone, hoping everyone can have fun💕
The overall route planning:
Sanqiutian Wharf➡The most beautiful corner➡International Lettering Art Gallery➡Sunlight Rock➡Organ Museum➡Shuzhuang Garden
➡Piano Museum➡Haoyue Garden Zheng Chenggong Statue➡Piano Wharf
The ticket price for each attraction is very low, but it is more recommended to buy a joint ticket for 90 yuan, which is more cost-effective
When you come to Gulangyu, you must try✅Lin Hai Seaview Restaurant • Minnan Cuisine
Go taste the authentic Minnan cuisine🍲
The seafood is especially fresh, caught and cooked on the spot, and the deliciousness is evident😘😘
💕If you like their dishes, you can also stay directly in the detached villa hotel upstairs
The name of the store is here➡Yu Hai•Lin Hai Seaview Villa Hotel
Wake up in the villa every morning, and there is afternoon tea in the afternoon 👍👍
Super happy💕
🥰On the opposite side of the sea is the Lujingdao along the line
It's only 200 meters walk👣from the Piano Wharf
It's really too convenient💓
There are also specialty stores nearby, so if you want to take a souvenir back, you don't need to run far
Recommended specialty stores include✅Little Pig Run Fast ✅A Love Letter
Beautifully packaged, delicious without stepping on mines
Friends, hurry up and take note!
Bell_34 Samuel
Just got back from a five-day trip to Xiamen, and I have some harsh truths to share!
I've just returned from Xiamen, brimming with travel tips and some hard truths I need to tell you! Xiamen in May is unbelievably beautiful, but there are also plenty of tourist traps. Don't worry, I'm here to help you avoid them! 🌩️🎒
📌 Don't go to the wrong ferry terminal for Gulangyu; the Xiamen-Gulangyu Terminal is the way to go. Don't waste a trip! 🚤
💰 Luxury ferry ticket? Forget it! A regular ticket for 35r will do the trick, spending that extra 1 yuan to go upstairs is really not worth it! 💸
⏰ Arrive at the terminal 50 minutes early; if you're late, you lose everything, as ferry tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Missing it is like throwing away a piece of waste paper! ⏳
🛍️ Don't buy things on Gulangyu; the prices on the island are frighteningly high! 💸
🌿 Enter the Wanshi Botanical Garden through the west gate; the popular succulent garden is just a stone's throw away. Don't take the long way around! 🌵
🌅 Watch the sunrise at Huangcuo and the sunset at Baicheng Beach. Don't mix them up; each is not to be missed! 🌄
🏖️ Yefengzhai Beach is less crowded and has beautiful scenery. Go check in and enjoy the tranquil beauty! 📷
🐬 Kinmen Dolphin Base is not that easy to encounter dolphins, if you're short on time, skip it! 🚢
🛍️ Zengcuo'an is too commercialized, honestly not much to see! 🚶♂️
🚇 Line 1 is super beautiful, don't miss it. Go directly to Jimei School Village for a walk, it's stunning! 🚌
📷 Lishui Reservoir 'Little Switzerland', a great place for taking photos on the big lawn, come and blow up your social media! 🌳
👣 Walk the Mountain and Sea Trail in the evening, take in the beautiful views of the Pan Tower, and remember to wear something comfortable! 🌆
🚗 Driving in scenic areas on holidays is asking for traffic jams, parking is difficult and expensive, better to use public transportation for an easy tour! 🚌
🦞 Zuoyihao Seafood Stall at the intersection of Sibei Road, authentic old Xiamen taste, it's a miss if you don't try it! 🍲
My itinerary:
Day1: Arrive in Xiamen
Day2: Jimei School Village → Nanjing Tulou → Yunshuiyao → Heguilou → Huaiyuanlou
Day3: Nanputuo Temple → Island Ring Road → Zengcuo'an
Day4: One-day tour of Gulangyu → International Architecture → Gangzaihou Beach
Day5: Sea foraging experience
Emily Ellsworth
About romance, the sea takes up half | How to play in Xiamen for the first time?
| How to play in Xiamen for the first time?. In this city embraced by the azure, every step is a tread on the echoes of history and the lightness of modernity. Xiamen, a place whose name itself hides poetry, is known as the 'Oriental Hawaii'. With its unique southern charm, a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and a slow-paced lifestyle, it attracts countless travelers.
🏞️【Attractions】: Unlock the artistic code of Egret Island🏞️
1. Gulangyu: Stepping onto this small island with no motor vehicles, time seems to slow down by half a beat. Wandering among the scattered old villas, with the whispers of the waves at your ears, why not get lost in the alleys of Longtou Road, find the coffee shop that suits your taste, or listen to an impromptu street concert.
2. Xiamen University: Known as one of the most beautiful universities in China, entering Xiamen University is like stepping into a delicate painting. By the side of Furong Lake, with phoenix flowers blooming, each frame is a perfect scene for a youth movie. Don't forget to climb up to Siming Building to overlook the entire campus scenery and let your soul wander in the ocean of knowledge.
3. Zengcuo'an: This is a gathering place for artistic youth, with various shops, homestays, and snack stalls, each with its own story. In the evening, take a stroll here, taste authentic snacks, and feel the leisure and comfort.
🍽️【Gourmet】: Xiamen on the tip of the tongue, a feast for the taste buds🍽️
• Satay noodles: A must-try local delicacy in Xiamen, the rich satay sauce, paired with chewy noodles and fresh seafood, every bite is satisfying.
• Oyster omelette: The golden crust wraps the tender oysters, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a bite, the taste of the sea bursts in the mouth.
• Peanut soup: As a representative dessert, the sweet and soft peanut soup perfectly concludes the journey.
🚗【Transportation Tips】: Travel with ease, enjoy the journey🚗
• Arriving in Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport connects to many cities at home and abroad, and the high-speed train stations (Xiamen North Station, Xiamen Station) provide convenient access to the whole country.
• City transportation: Xiamen's bus system is well-developed, BRT rapid transit is an efficient choice for touring the city; shared bicycles are available throughout the streets, perfect for short explorations; of course, taking a taxi or using Didi Chuxing is also very convenient.
📅【Itinerary Suggestions】: Four days and three nights, deeply experience the days and nights of Xiamen📅
• Day 1: Arrive in Xiamen, head straight to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street after checking into the hotel, and start the food exploration journey.
• Day 2: Spend the whole day on Gulangyu, savor the charm of history, and return to the city at night to enjoy the nightlife of Zengcuo'an.
• Day 3: Visit Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple in the morning, and head to Huandao Road for cycling in the afternoon to experience the seaside scenery.
• Day 4: Visit Jimei School Village, feel the academic atmosphere and the beauty of Tan Kah Kee's architecture, return in the evening or continue to explore other niche attractions.
Every trip is a purification of the soul, Xiamen, this city full of stories, is waiting to meet you in its unique way. Pack your bags, let's set off together to discover the extraordinary and beauty hidden in the everyday.
JetsetExplorerX2
The complete guide to ferry ticket times from Gulangyu to Xiamen~
So many people have asked how to return from Gulangyu! This article is for tourists!
Today, I'll explain everything clearly!
1️⃣As long as you have purchased a ticket for the outbound trip, you don't need to buy another ticket for the return trip. It's free within 20 days of the outbound trip!
2️⃣Tourists can choose to return from either the Sanqiutian Wharf or the Neicuo'ao Wharf!
3️⃣The last ferry from Sanqiutian to Xiamen's Drum Pier during the day is at 18:40, and at night it goes to the Ferry Pier (this pier is near Zhongshan Road, a good location). For specific flight numbers, refer to the first image, so if you're returning around 18:00, make sure to check the flight number.
4️⃣Neicuo'ao only has daytime returns, with ferries going to the First Pier and Xiamen's Drum Pier! There are also ferries to Haicang Songyu Wharf! The last ferry is between 17-18 o'clock, and the flight numbers are shown in image 2🚤🛥️🛳️
5️⃣Sanqiutian has the last ferry at midnight, and Neicuo'ao Wharf closes after 18:00! So for the return trip, it's safer to choose Sanqiutian.
6️⃣If I were planning a trip, I would try to go to the island in the afternoon between March and May, play until about 18:00, and then take the ferry back to the Ferry Pier, because the location of the Ferry Pier is good, and then continue to enjoy Zhongshan Road and Ba Shi, and have a meal by the way!
7️⃣For the outbound trip, board the ferry at the time your ticket is for, and for the return trip, you don't need to buy a ticket, so just take the ferry that's available when you arrive~
8️⃣The pictures are from today, March 3, 2024, and should be applicable until May. If there are updates, I will continue to update on the homepage!
The blogger has been in the Xiamen tourism industry for twelve years and knows Xiamen very well. If you have any questions, feel free to interact in the comments section~
baelorin_8497
Fujian Travel Guide
Fujian Three-Day Travel Guide
Day One:
Date: Departure Day
Morning:
8:00 am Departure, heading to Fuzhou city
9:30 am Arrive in Fuzhou, proceed to West Lake Park
10:00 am Reach West Lake Park, explore the beauty of West Lake, taste local snacks
12:00 pm Lunch, try Fuzhou's traditional fish ball soup or fish belly powder
Afternoon:
1:30 pm Head to Fujian Provincial Museum, learn about Fujian's rich history and culture
3:00 pm Continue to Fuzhou's ancient city area, stroll through the old streets and alleys, experience the strong Fuzhou atmosphere, purchase souvenirs
Evening:
6:00 pm Dinner, try Fuzhou's hot dry noodles or Fujian Sha County snacks
7:30 pm Go to Fuzhou Putuo Mountain, enjoy the night light show
9:00 pm Return to Fuzhou city center, check into the hotel, rest
Day Two:
Date: The following day
Morning:
8:00 am Breakfast, taste Fuzhou's special snacks such as thin pancakes, wheat cakes, etc.
9:30 am Head to Xiamen
11:00 am Arrive in Xiamen, go to Gulangyu
Afternoon:
12:00 pm Lunch, taste Xiamen seafood delicacies
1:30 pm Explore Gulangyu, admire the uniquely styled old foreign buildings, feel the leisurely island atmosphere
Evening:
6:00 pm Return to Xiamen city area, dinner trying Xiamen's special snacks such as satay noodles, peanut soup, etc.
7:30 pm Go to Xiamen University, night tour of the botanical garden, appreciate the romance and beauty of the campus
9:00 pm Return to the hotel, rest
Day Three:
Date: The following day
Morning:
8:00 am Breakfast, taste Fujian's special breakfast items such as steamed dumplings, meat swallows, etc.
9:30 am Head to Wuyi Mountain
11:30 am Arrive at Wuyi Mountain, visit attractions like Tianyou Peak, Dawang Peak, etc., experience the beauty of mountains and rivers
Afternoon:
1:30 pm Lunch, taste local specialties of Wuyi Mountain
2:30 pm Continue exploring Wuyi Mountain, participate in a tea ceremony performance, taste Wuyi rock tea
Evening:
6:00 pm Return to Fuzhou city
8:30 pm Arrive in Fuzhou, dinner tasting Fuzhou's special seafood feast
10:00 pm End of the itinerary, return to the hotel, rest
This is a brief overview of a three-day travel guide for Fujian, the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements.
soren_5466
Don't queue up at the 'Love Corner' on Gulangyu anymore, these places are stunningly beautiful
Come to Gulangyu
Don't be a 'beauty corner' sucker anymore!!
Every time I see the long queues and the crowd, it really gives me a headache!
The sea, green trees, retro streets, and international architecture
Aren't they appealing!?
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Today, I'm sharing an effective route to avoid the crowds
Travel route and check-in strategy
For your first visit!!
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🌟How to get to the island
From the Cruise Center to Xiamen Gulangyu Wharf - Sanqiutian Wharf. Remember to book your tickets online in advance, 35 yuan (round trip) for a 15-20 minute journey. If you want to avoid the crowd, it's recommended to choose an earlier ferry.
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🌟Recommended travel route
Guxin Road - CITIARK Coffee - Trinity Hall - White Corner - Bishan Cave - Haoyue Park - Dadeji Bathing Beach - Shuzhuang Garden - Gangzaihou Seaside Bathing Beach - Sunlight Rock
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📷 Must-visit photo spots
🍃Guxin Road
The whole street is lined with red brick foreign buildings, as well as artistic coffee shops and guesthouses. A casual snap captures the romantic, retro vibe of the island!
🍃White Corner
Personally, I think this place is so much better than the 'most beautiful corner'!! The key is that there are no people, and the photo check-in effect is just as great.
🍃Firecracker Flower
This season, any small path's wall will have surprises, with clusters of flowers paired with the small foreign buildings, you can travel abroad in minutes
🍃Dadeji Bathing Beach
The sea, the beach, and water play are all available, and when tired, you can sit on the beach or have a cup of coffee. There's also the best spot for a photo with the Twin Towers
🍃Sunlight Rock
You can save this for the last stop. Climbing Sunlight Rock in the afternoon when the light is best and the photos are super beautiful, it takes only 15-20 minutes to reach the top.
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🔆Tips
1. Check the weather forecast before you go, it's beautiful and photogenic on sunny days
2. There are no vehicles on the island, you can only walk. Remember to bring a sun umbrella and sports shoes
DEREK MATTHEWS
Xiamen 3-day 2-night travel guide suggestions to bookmark
Sharing my tips for a 3-day 2-night trip to Xiamen, for friends who are thinking of going there soon🌟
✈️Travel - Cost 1600💰(round trip)
◾️I left from Chengdu at the end of June, and the round-trip airfare was reasonable, but it might be a bit more expensive now due to the summer holidays
🏨Accommodation - Cost 1500💰(two nights)
◾️I stayed at the Ruiyi Hotel, which is close to Gulangyu Island. I chose a sea-view room, and the scenery was indeed nice with good value for money. The hotel was very popular, the only downside was that check-in was only available after 3 pm, so I had to wait half a day at the hotel, and to get takeout, I had to go to the parking lot at the back
🍽️Dining - Cost 1750💰(three days)
◾️Tianjie Fu Seafood Stall - 300💰: A must-visit restaurant, the place is small but the taste is really good, the seafood is fresh, and it's good value for money. I recommend the seafood roll and oyster pancake
◾️Zuiyi No.1 Seafood Stall - 750💰: Another must-visit restaurant, it seems to be more popular than Tianjie Fu, with a richer menu. Every dish is good, I recommend the lemon crab and ginger duck, but the spicy frog is just so-so
◾️Tangyan · Old Xiamen Private Kitchen - 350💰: A must-visit restaurant, featured in 'The Taste', many celebrities have dined here. I really recommend their yellow croaker with vermicelli, even as someone who doesn't like fish, I found it delicious. The soup is very fresh, and the crispy taro duck is also good (Zhao Lusi loves it too)
◾️Lychee Couple · Seafood Private Kitchen - 350💰: This one leans more towards private kitchen style, with a variety of dishes and stronger flavors. The cold fish belly is very tasty, and the pork bone tea is also good. Honestly, the number one ranked golden soup seafood stew was just average
🏝️Attractions - Cost 190💰(Gulangyu ferry ticket + attractions)
◾️Shapowei: A trendy spot for taking photos, with many stalls selling trinkets. There are some popular photo spots so it's quite crowded. Taking the elevator, you can take pictures at the Shapowei rainbow wall (you must muster the courage to take photos, as everyone below is watching you)
◾️Gulangyu: Buy ferry tickets in advance on 'Yu Jian Xiamen'. I bought a luxury boat VIP cabin, which was really comfortable on the way there, with no need to queue for security checks and direct access to the lounge with staff reception. The VIP cabin is comfortable, but the return trip was on a regular boat. To be honest, Xiamen is too hot, and it's really hard to walk around the island. I ended up paying 50 for a sightseeing car
◾️Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: It's like many cities' snack and shopping streets, nice to stroll around, but the food is just so-so
✅Conclusion
Overall, Xiamen is a very suitable city for travel. If it doesn't rain, the scenery is really beautiful, the sky is very blue, but it's a bit hot recently. The locals are also very warm and hospitable. Chatting with many locals, everyone seems very nice. The food tastes are acceptable, and I will definitely go again if I have the chance, to visit other attractions that I didn't get to check out
jasper_2435
Hiking in Gulangyu.
Fujian
"Gulangyu (Kulangsu)"
Located in Xiamen, Fujian, it is a World Cultural Heritage site, known as the 'Garden on the Sea', and because motor vehicles are not allowed on the island, it is also called 'Paradise for Walkers'.
Arriving by boat, it stands alone from the world, with golden sandy beaches, wealthy Chinese-style garden estates, and clusters of old western-style buildings, composing a unique symphony of memories.
The symphony is named "Gulangyu Piano Concerto".
Under the bright sun of the small island, in a dreamy season, meeting you, missing you, you~
Address: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province
Features: Take a boat from the pier to the island, where you can gaze at Xiamen Island from the sandy beaches, and appreciate the quaint buildings where East meets West.
Rating: 5⭐️
Instagram @way_miles_away
毅Yi
5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
The most romantic island travel destination in the country, Xiamen, which is beautiful all year round, is home to the World Architecture Museum, full of European style.
1️⃣Transportation tips: Direct flights and high-speed trains from Shanghai are very convenient, with a round trip costing around 800 yuan.
In addition to the subway and buses, Xiamen city also has ferry services. Bus and ferry fares start from 1 yuan.
2️⃣Area tips: Xiamen's tourism is mainly divided into three major areas, the main island Siming District, Xiamen University, Island Ring Road, Zengcuoan, Putuo Temple, Cat Street, Zhongshan Road, Shataipo are all concentrated here.
Jimei District, Jimei School Village, Subway Line 1 Sea Subway
Gulangyu, is a separate small island, also a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of years old buildings from dozens of countries.
3️⃣Play tips: Zengcuoan, Island Ring Road, Shataipo, Dingaozai Cat Street, Glass Plank Road, Xiamen University, Jimei School Village, Gulangyu
🪻Zengcuoan is the most famous fishing village in Xiamen, with many delicious snacks and accommodations inside. The village entrance is the Island Ring Road, lined with coconut trees and beaches.
🧚🏻Shataipo, known as the Venice of Xiamen, was originally an old street, but has now been transformed into a creative block.
🌴Xiamen University, known as the most beautiful university in the country, is a popular filming location for idol dramas. Reservations are required to enter. Cat Street is near Xiamen University, a cat-themed food street.
🏝️Gulangyu is a must-visit attraction in Xiamen, a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of century-old Western-style houses, like a small Europe. You can take a ferry from the main island to get there,
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Sanqiutian Wharf Cost 30
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
First Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
4️⃣Accommodation tips:
If you like lively places, Zengcuoan is recommended, if you prefer quiet, the area east of the Island Ring Road is recommended.
Gulangyu is also suitable for a short stay of one or two nights.
Recommended homestay: Orange House Homestay, located in Zengcuoan, cost 70 yuan.
5️⃣Food tips: River omelette, five-spice dried, peanut soup, noodle, satay noodle, frozen top shell, etc., starting from 20 yuan per person
diplomatical_leona
6 things you must know before going to Xiamen
1⃣️The essence of Xiamen's attractions is concentrated in Siming District, where the high-speed railway station is also located. Accommodation can be arranged in the Zengcuoan area, which is convenient for going to other places and has hotels and homestays of various price ranges.
2⃣️If you only play in Siming District, the itinerary can be set for three days and two nights. The route is Zengcuoan—Huangcuo Beach—Shapowei—Bashi—Gulangyu
3⃣️It is recommended to go to and from Gulangyu in one day. Regardless of the off-peak season, the accommodation on the island is relatively expensive. Take a boat from the Cruise Center Xiamen Drum Pier to the Neicuoao Pier, the ticket is 35 per person.
4⃣️The most romantic travel experience in Xiamen is to ride an electric bike around the island road, starting from Zengcuoan and riding along the island road and the south island road to Xiangshan Yacht Club, riding and enjoying the scenery, stopping when you see a beautiful place, round trip 3 hours.
5⃣️As the central coastal city of Fujian, Xiamen's consumption is not low, the cost of three days and two nights is about 1k, two nights in Zengcuoan 400+, car rental and food 600+
6⃣️Don't miss the Bashi Old Street in Xiamen for food hunting. This is the most lively food street in Xiamen, a seafood market, with many authentic food stalls, affordable prices
ADDYSON BANKS
I could spend a whole day in Xiamen tourism here
Taking advantage of the free time to take the family to Gulangyu,
Because it's not very convenient with children,
So choose to stay in a hotel and roam.
I searched online for a long time for hotels and homestays,
Finally chose Daifeng, full of surprises after check-in.
The three-story small villa with red bricks and danwa,
Located in the center of Gulangyu, quiet in the midst of noise.
The leisurely courtyard on the first floor,
Cats can be seen everywhere, lazy and comfortable.
The third floor where I stayed has a 270-degree panoramic view,
The scenery is so good that it explodes, and the windows in the room can see Sunlight Rock.
The Xiamen landmark Twin Towers, the Green Hair Building,
Gulangyu attractions Sunlight Rock, Bagua Building, etc. are clearly visible.
Drinking afternoon tea on the balcony outside the third floor, looking at the beautiful scenery,
Comfortable and at ease, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, quietly daze,
Don't be too comfortable! Highly recommend to friends who are coming to Gulangyu for a visit!
🏠Store name: Gulangyu Heyuan Daifeng Cultural Holiday Hotel
📍Address: No. 2 Bishan Road, Siming District, Gulangyu.
BeautyBabble
How to quickly find the niche attractions in Gulangyu~ Refuse 20,000 steps
Small islands are meant to be walked slowly, wherever you go, you can see beautiful flowers, cute cats, and schoolchildren, to discover the cuteness of Gulangyu.
🚢: You can choose to disembark at Sanqiu Tian Pier and Neicuo Ao Pier when you arrive at the pier. I chose the less crowded niche route, disembarking at Neicuo Ao Pier, walking through the small island, and spending a whole day returning to Sanqiu Tian Pier to take the return boat. For boat ticket reservations, search for 'Yu Jian Xiamen', remember to book in advance, there are quite a few tourists during the summer vacation.
First stop: Gulangyu Art Academy🎆
Although Gulangyu Art Academy is no longer used as a campus, it often hosts small events and various exhibitions. If you bought a map on the boat, you can get a stamp in the cultural and creative shop in the academy. There is also a hidden super beautiful spiral staircase here, which led me to meet Luo Xiaohei haha~
Second stop: Sunlight Rock🪨
You can see the whole view of Gulangyu, this place is super worth it, but it's a little bit hard to climb up. The top is completely exposed and it's very hot, everyone be careful not to get heatstroke.
Lunch: Delicious but expensive😢
Third stop: Organ Museum🎹
Here is the largest organ in Asia, there is a fixed performance time every day, I really like the sound of this big organ, the sound really starts to be described as majestic, if you are tired, you can come in and sit for a while.
Fourth stop: Catholic Church⛪️
There will be many newlyweds taking wedding photos nearby, the church itself is very imposing, we came when there were fewer people in the late afternoon, and sat quietly for a while.
Fourth stop: Gangzai Hou Seaside Bathing Beach🌊
There are many bay bathing areas in Gulangyu, you don't need to go to this one specifically, you must see the sea when you come to Xiamen, hehe, if you don't have time in Gulangyu, you can see it in other areas, don't worry~ Stay by the bay until it gets dark and start to go back
Oliv3r_Hart
Join me in 'Island View White Gauze' in Gulangyu~
Girls who love to take photos and record life are always more likely to find the beauty in life💕 Travel through the islands, feel the breath of land and sea.
Canon held the 'Island View White Gauze' event in Gulangyu, where lovely girls dressed in white gauze used Canon📷 to capture our unique memories with this island✨
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🌟Release our sunny, playful scenes in Monet's Garden, and take photos with our own atmosphere🍂
🌟Enjoy the natural and comfortable seaside scenery at 1/2 Coffee Shop
🌟Experience the quaint Athenian culture at Fanpo Tower
🌟The photo output rate at the Catholic Church is very high, the white walls➕green plants hanging all over the wall have their unique taste
✨There are also lectures in the evening. Because the body of the Canon camera📷 is particularly light, everyone was holding Canon to take photos during the lecture. Indeed, who wouldn't love a camera📷 that is good-looking, takes good photos, and is easy to handle~
✨There is also a wedding dress show. Although the styles of wedding dresses vary in each era, the beauty of girls is always the same, fairy🧚♀️
Canon is really suitable for girls to take photos, the portrait is great, the color sense is also very nice, the photo output rate is very high, and whether it is self-shooting or shooting by others, the treatment of the skin is just right, life photos all rely on it📷~
🎈 Canon PhotoGirls Island View White Gauze
📍Gulangyu, Xiamen
JAYLEN POWERS
Spend a warm winter by reverse tourism, wearing only a coat without a padded jacket, spend the least money to travel the most beautiful and warmest places
🌟 Reverse tourism for a warm winter! Go for the Spring Festival! Six niche cities✅ Which one is your cup of tea?
Have you planned where to go for the long winter holiday of the 2024 Spring Festival?⚠️ Let me recommend six niche but super beautiful destinations for you!
1. Panzhihua, Sichuan🌺
Year-round sunshine, average winter temperature 22℃!💑 Few people during the Spring Festival, beautiful scenery, romantic index off the charts!🌟 Enjoy a bowl of mutton rice noodles in the morning, taste the oil-bottom meat in the evening, life is leisurely~
👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Yishala Village, Miyi Terraces, Malu Village
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Mutton rice noodles, barbecue, chicken palm roll powder, muddy tofu
2. Puzhehei, Yunnan🌈
The filming location of 'Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms', breathtakingly beautiful!😍 The landscape and buildings complement each other, like a poem and painting.👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Puzhehei Village, Qinglong Mountain, Xianrendong Village
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Five-color glutinous rice, fried lotus, soy milk chicken
3. Xiamen, Fujian🏝️
Spring Festival tourist off-peak period! Less commercial, more local atmosphere, full of romance.☀️ The just-right sunshine on the island, no typhoon interference, wearing short sleeves is also very comfortable!
👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Gulangyu, Shapowei, Zhongshan Road
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Satay noodles, taro duck, peanut soup
4. Wenchang, Hainan🏖️
Affordable prices, rich island style!⚠️ Not famous, but the scenery is not inferior.🌴 The longest coastline of Hainan Island, a large area of coconut groves at a glance!
👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Dongjiao Coconut Grove, Stone Park, Gaolong Bay, Wennan Old Street
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Seafood, coconut jelly, Wenchang chicken
5. Yangshuo, Guilin🏞️
A good place to play outdoors in winter! Never crowded at any time, a real niche tourist destination.✅ The mountains are stacked, as beautiful as an ink painting.
👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Li River, Xianggong Mountain, Yulong River
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Bamboo rice, Guilin rice noodles, duck foot pot
6. Beihai, Guangxi🌊
Without going to Weizhou Island, Beihai is also wonderful! Few people, delicious, good for taking pictures, beautiful scenery!🥳 Random street sweeping is a good place for life photos.
👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Beihai Old Street, Liuxia Village, Guantouling
👉🏻 Must-eat food: Sour stuff, shrimp cake, all kinds of seafood, Vietnamese food
🤔 There are other treasure cities, Liu Yifei and Eddie Peng come and talk about it!
3x1l3_W@n@d0
Ferry to Gulangyu
Ferry to Gulangyu
easy to buy
for foreigner you just have a passport :)
Ticket officer can speak english and useful.
Ferry ticket cost is not too expensive.
Seaview is so wonderful and building is awesome.
We can buy anything by alipay , dont have to use banknote.
They have tram for everyone if you dont want to walk.
but the weather is a bit hot. next time i will come here in winter lol
#xiamen #china #Gulangyu #chinaisland #Fujian #beach
MeEeeew
Gulangyu in my heart :)
I went to Gulangyu island, which is so wonderful.It's super easy to go there. We went direct to port by subway and the station is in front of the ticket center.Then we go to buy ticket and wait for a ferry.A ferry is so comfortable.This island is ancient and interesting.We went to the beach and walk around.Very beautiful and nice people.I just pay everything by alipay.It's so easy.#Gulangyu#xiamen#china #fujian
MeEeeew
Gulangyu Island, Xiamen
The Gulangyu island is the most beautiful attraction in Xiamen; A fairy tale island full of lovely red-brick buildings with a unique structure of architecture which goes back to nineteen centuries, wonderful trees, clean air, blow minded sceneries and peaceful beaches. I would highly recommend to visit this place. #awesomepic #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #beachlife
Hamidreza & Atefeh
Charming Gulangyu Island ⭐️🏝
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Address - Just off the coast of Xiamen ,you can see the charming little island called Gulangyu.Here you'll see historic buildings and signs that say 🚧 #dontclimbthetrees.This is a World UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. There is also a museum paying homage to the islands rich historic past.
Highlights - The walkabout and seeing the local people is a highlight. You can chat with the friendly locals or have lunch at the many restaurants near the jetty. It has manicured garden walkways and youll see alot of local people selling their wares and fishermen with the days catch. The ride to and from is nice and breezy even on a hot day..⭐️🌟🌟
Rating - Its a 5/5 for me.#mytripvlog#travel#gulangyuxiamen#moments#historic#amazingtravel
Bingo Travel
Autumn Island stroll @Piano Island🍂
#fallingforfall
Pictures speak louder than words ✌️
How to get there: boat from Xiamen pier (10min)
What’s to see: car free, old island with plenty of hidden gems
Time needed: full day, also can stay over night with good hotel and restaurants around
What to look for: go up the hills to have the best views
Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸
IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld
AndyM8
Ancient Island (Gulangyu)
Gulangyu Island is full of ancient buildings and beaches. The food street is the best place to have a taste of the Gulangyu food. This Island is worth spending days to have a good experience of ancient culture.
The island is either big or small for tourists to go around but it will take at least 6 hours to walk around. FYI, there are no bike or taxi, so tourist need to explore the island on foot. The only thing that is done on this island is to test your walking endurance ”your ability to walk for hours 😓😓”. Based on data from my phone pedometer, I walked more than 18,820 steps from 3 pm to 7 pm. I will suggest going on this adventure with a couple of friends. #mytripvlog #awesomepic #walkingaround #joggingarea #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #beachlife #tripblazers #ancientlandmark
Rio007
Memorable Day!
#bucketlistreboot
Getting There - This place is located inside Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, the ferry is the simplest and quickest way to get there. The Ferry is around 50 yuan for a round trip.
Attractions - The beach, the piano museum
Hotels - There are many But we slept in Gulangyu Long Lengthy Hotels.
Food & Restaurants - There are both Chinese and western restaurants
Shopping -There are so many gift shops.#passionpassport #urbanexplorer #gooutside #tripblazers #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #beachlife #campingglamping #foodie #本地遊 #staycation #summervacation #cafe #awesomepic #nationalpark #themepark #givethanks
Travelsphere
Cars, motorcycles and bicycles are banned, making the island both quieter and safer than almost anywhere else in China. The whole island is basically pedestrians-only, though golfcart-type electric vehicles serve as a sort of bus on a circular route around the island near the coast. The only vehicles powered by internal combustion are a few firetrucks. Everything from fruit to bricks to furniture gets moved about by handcart; you often see shirtless Chinese men hauling enormous loads of supplies up and down steep hills.
The island is extremely popular with Chinese tourists, who arrive in droves, often in large tour groups. You can spot the guides because they hold up brightly coloured flags for their flock to follow. Some reports claim it is the most-visited site on the UNESCO list. Although the island is quite scenic, the noisy crowds can be quite annoying at times. Gulangyu is probably best avoided during major Chinese holidays and may be more pleasant during the week than on a weekend.#campingglamping
Dominick
the beauty of gulangyu island
this is an awesome experience. so it's a drive to the terminal where you purchase return tickets at 35rmb. you can purchase food and beverages on the island. the island has a kfc many shops and museums unfortunately due to covid restricts some areas where closed for viewing. on this island you will find historical building going back to as early as 1867. Ferry boats move every hour so you won't have to worry about returning a specific time.
Banks
A Great Summer spent at the Seaside!
#passionpassport
Getting There - I used Xiamen ferry
Attractions - Piano museum, beach, sunlight rock
Hotels - Xiamen Blossom Resorts
Food & Restaurants - Gulangyu Snack bar, Gulangyu Sea Food, Laohaiwu and others
Shopping - Miss Zhao's Shop, Yuan Cowhide Art Galy. Gulangyu Br. and others #passionpassport #passionpassport #beachlife #gooutside #staycation #foodie #campingglamping
I spent three awesome days on this beautiful Island, everything on this Island was worthwhile: the food was nice and affordable, the hotel was clean and cosy, people were so friendly, the weather was perfect, the beaches were clean and quite and the shops were relatively cheap, I did a small shopping for my family! This Island demonstrates the Chinese culture so well.#urbanexplorer #summervacation #awesomepic #naturalwonders #beaches
Travelsphere
Night walks
Gulangyu island is off the coast of Xiamen City, Fujian provonce. The ferry to Gulangyu island (for non locals) sets off from the Songyu Ferry Terminsl in HaiCang district. Its easy to buy a ticket and theres a boat every 30 mins. Its about a 10 minute ride on the ferry till you reach NeiCuAo Ferry Terminal#passionpassport
Gulangyu island is great for people who love history, photography, architecture, hiking or the beach. There are several colonial buildings with interesting architecture. The island was once an administrative hub for embassies and foreign companies in the region which flourished in the early nineteenth century.
Many of the old mansions have been converted into hotels. If you're looking for some peace and quite then the south/south west of the island is for you. If you want to be close to the restaurants and shopping streets then you should stay in the north or center of the island where you would get great views of Xiamen Island.
There are many restaurants and food stalls with food from all over Fujian province and beyond.
The only western food available was at Starbucks, MacDonalds and KFC.
#passionpassport #staycation #gooutside #historicculture #night
Kash2309
Gulangyu Island 🇨🇳 Xiamen
When visiting Xiamen Gulangyu is a day trip worth considering.
The small island has no cars and you'll need to ferry across.
Once there you can see a variety of older European looking buildings, try some tasty seafood or walk to the summit for a great view over Xiamen and the rest of the Island.
Getting There- You'll need to head to the ferry terminal with your passport and when we went a covid test result too.
Attractions- Lots of boutique shops and stall, plus some handmade crafts. A nice place to just wander around and let the day pass by.
Ginge5
Going back in time- Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu is a small island next to Xiamen. It takes a short ferry ride to get there. The island is small, and the roads are very narrow, therefor there are no cars on the island. One has to explore the island on foot. It has such a rich history and is also recognised as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The island used to be home to many foreign diplomats, and the architecture on the island has a strong European influence. Most of the historic building have been transformed into hotels or museums.
The trees on the island are also quite fascinating.
There are lots of great Chinese restaurants to eat at, but also Western take out restaurants like MacDonalds. It is easy to find valuable souvenirs, with shops around every scenic corner.
A trip to Gulangyu is a must if you are visiting Xiamen. 2-3 days are enough to see everything, and to relax.
#travelchina #gulangyu #historicallandmarks #historicalplace #worldheritage #xiamentravel #xiamen #couplestrip