What specialties and interesting places are there in Xiamen?

Xiamen has various subtropical fruits, pies, fish skin peanuts, Bodhi pills, Qingjin fruits, Xiamen bead embroidery, lacquer thread carvings, Xiamen colored sculptures, Xiamen porcelain sculptures, mushroom meat paste, Xiamen medicinal wine, Dried seafood, etc.

Interesting places include: 1. Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu Island is one of the most charming landscapes among tourist attractions in Xiamen. It is a national key scenic spot and an outstanding representative of Xiamen’s scenic spots. , ranked first among the "Top Ten" scenic spots in Fujian and one of the 35 top scenic spots in the country. The whole island of Gulangyu Island is full of scenery. The main tourist attractions are Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, Haoyue Garden, Underwater World, Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, Yuyuan Garden, Qinyuan Garden, Wanguo Architecture, Gulangyu Concert Hall, Xiamen Museum, Gulang Cave Sky, and Aberdeen Post. Beach, Heroes Park.

2. Wanshi Botanical Garden Scenic Area

In the natural rock scenery of Wanshi Mountain, there are the famous Wanhu Chaotian, Zhongyan Yuhu, Taiping Shixiao, Tianjie Xiaozhong, Tiger Xiyeyue, etc.; cultural landscapes, such as Wanshilian Temple, Taiping Ancient Temple, Zhongyan Tianzhu Temple, Tianjie Temple, Liquan Cave, Tingquan Pavilion, New Forest of Steles, Gaodu Qin Cave, Zheng Chenggong's Killing of Zheng Lianyungang, Zheng Chenggong's Reading Office, etc. In 1988, Gulangyu Island-Wanshi Mountain was rated as a national-level scenic spot. With rocks, forests and lakes as its main features, it is a scenic spot that closely blends man-made and nature and has Xiamen's historical and cultural characteristics.

Tourist attractions include: Wanshi Rock, Garden Botanical Garden, Taiping Shixiao, Huxi Rock, Tianjie Xiaozhong, Wanhu Chaotian, Bailu Cave, New Stele Forest, Elephant Trunk Peak and Suoyun Stone.

3. Nanputuo Temple Scenic Area

Nanputuo Tourist Area is located in the south and east of Xiamen Island. The main tourist spots are Nanputuo Temple, Wulaofeng, Zheng Chenggong’s martial arts field ruins, Xiamen University Museum of Mankind, Lu Xun Memorial Hall, Huli Mountain Fort, Rongguang Treasure Museum, Taiwan Folk Village, Overseas Chinese Museum and Huli Mountain Bathing Beach, Zengcuo'an Bathing Beach, Huangcuo Bathing Beach, Convention and Exhibition Center, etc. This area is a cultural tourism resource. Characteristic tourist areas

Tourist attractions include: Nanputuo Temple, Wulaofeng, Huli Mountain Fort, Overseas Chinese Museum, Xiamen University, Jingzhou Paradise, Huandao Road, Jinhai Paradise and Jinshan Songshi.

4. Jimei Scenic Area

Jimei Scenic Area has beautiful scenery and is charming and colorful. On the banks of the Xunjiang River, there are ethnic-style Minnan buildings, hidden among green trees and flowers, and pavilions and waterside pavilions stand beside the crystal clear dragon boat pool. The Tan Kah Kee Mausoleum is a must-see for Chinese and foreign tourists, and the Ao Garden reliefs are breathtaking

5. Tong'an Scenic Area

Tong'an is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources, and there are 51 provincial and county-level cultural relics protection units. . The former include Beishan Twelve Dragon Pond, Tingxi Hot Spring, Sandao Scenic Area, Chumi Rock, Dolomite, Ziyun Cave and Crocodile Island Amphioxus, etc. The latter include Brahma Temple, Su Song Historical Relics Exhibition Hall, Su Song's former residence, Meishan Temple, Mianshanyan Temple, Confucius Temple, Tingxi Kiln Site, Brahman Tower, Fengshan Stone Pagoda, Kaige Golf Course, Shuangxi Park and Film and Television Entertainment City, etc.

6. Haicang Scenic Area

Xinglin Haicang is rich in tourism resources, including the Xinglin Resort and Recreation Area, which focuses on hot spring recuperation, and the Baozhuyu Recreation Area, which focuses on maritime entertainment. , the Aoguan Leisure Resort is mainly about golf, the Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park Tourist Area is mainly about forest sightseeing and hunting, and the Qingjiao Tzu Chi Palace Cultural Tourism Area is mainly about commemorating Wu Zhenren. In addition, Haicang also has many important cultural relics and historic sites since the Tang and Song Dynasties, such as Liantang Villa and Kuixing Tower.

7. Other scenic spots

Xiamen City is undergoing large-scale urban and rural construction. At the same time, it maintains the style of a port scenic tourist city. Not only are traditional tourist attractions and famous sites constantly being renovated and expanded, new attractions are also emerging one after another.

Tzu Chi Palace, Jinbang Park, Huli Park, Nanhu Park, People's Hall, Fountain Music Square... there are countless other scenic spots that are not within the traditional scenic spots. As long as tourists pay attention, they can visit these landscapes.

Here, I provide some reference suggestions:

Xiamen Self-guided Travel Guide

1. Xiamen:

It can be said that it is one of the cities that is very suitable for self-guided travel. , Self-guided tourism can be said to be one of the fastest growing tourism methods in recent years due to its flexibility, self-service, temporary nature and strong experiential nature. Let me give you some suggestions for self-guided travel in Xiamen.

2. Recommended number of people:

More than 2 people, so that they can take care of each other during the travel process. (However, we have also received a lot of travel enthusiasts traveling alone. It depends on your preference. In fact, Xiamen is so romantic. Stepping on the sea sand, listening to MP3, and blowing the sea breeze... Use your imagination, Xiamen belongs to you). Travel preparation: Change of clothes (you can prepare swimming suits in summer in Xiamen {please pay attention to safety, go to the designated swimming pool, there are relevant safety measures, safety first), commonly used medicines, ID cards and other documents. The temperature in Xiamen is high in summer, so a shirt is enough. Ladies, the same applies. In winter, the temperature in Xiamen is the coldest at 8 degrees at night. Two autumn clothes are enough, as the coldest daytime is usually above 15 degrees.

3. Preparatory expenses:

It still depends on personal finances. (No, if you don’t bring money, then bring your bank card. All major banks in Xiamen are interconnected. ATMs are available 24 hours a day. Each card can withdraw up to 5,000 yuan per day.) Don’t have too much cash during travel. Card security.

4. Accommodation:

Be sure to experience Haiyun when you go to Xiamen. It is recommended to stay in Gulangyu Island or a hotel near the sea. Hotels range from two to four stars, and the price Available from 120-3000. May Day, National Day, and Spring Festival are the peak seasons in Xiamen, so the rooms are relatively tight. However, hotels in Xiamen will be more expensive if you check in directly. It is recommended to book a room on a reputable and large-scale booking website first. It is usually 20% to 30% off the retail price, and you do not need to pay anything upfront when booking online. In cash, just arrive at the hotel front desk on time and use the card number or order number you just registered for free to pay. For self-guided tours, booking a room in advance has at least three major benefits: the hotels provided on major websites such as E-Long are all regular, safe and hygienic, cheaper than checking in directly, and there is no need to worry about accommodation that night after arriving in Xiamen. Now, you can have fun playing!

5. Transportation:

How to get there: Xiamen has direct trains, civil aviation, steamships and buses. For specific train times, please see the "Transportation Related Column" of this site. If you cannot take the train Directly to Xiamen, you can transfer to Yingtan, Jiangxi. Provincial-level (and some municipal-level) cities across the country basically have direct flights to Xiamen, and the surrounding provinces of Fujian Province have direct buses to Xiamen. For self-driving, please refer to "Self-driving Tours in Xiamen on this website". Tourism transportation: Xiamen's public transportation is very developed. You can go to Xiamen's relevant attractions by bus. The city bus pass is 1 yuan (air-conditioned buses are 2 yuan/person). You can take buses directly from the train station to ferries (No. 19 Gulangyu Island, No. 17 Nanputuo, No. 17 Wanshi Botanical Garden, No. 19 (Convention and Exhibition Center) Huandao Road, No. 1 Terminal Station and then No. 5 B Hulishan Fort, No. 801 Jimei. There are TAX services at Xiamen Airport throughout the day, and you can take bus No. 27 to the city (passing the train station). For other Xiamen bus routes, please refer to the "Travel Reference" of this site.

6. Suggested itinerary. :

There are ***7 regular tourist attractions in Xiamen: Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo, Hulishan Fort, Huandao Road, Wanshi Botanical Garden, Haicang Bridge, Jimei Ao Garden.

General A one-day trip to Gulangyu Island will take you to the end of your trip. In particular, Sunlight Rock is the most scenic spot in Xiamen. It is said that if you don’t climb Sunlight Rock in Xiamen, you haven’t arrived in Xiamen. You can see all the close-up and distant views of Xiamen, and the sea breeze blows slowly, and you will definitely reach a state of selflessness. On Gulangyu Island, you can see ancient buildings with a combination of Chinese and Western cultures, and experience another Gulangyu Island with the title of "Architecture of All Nations". , water platform, statues, etc., dreaming back to the scene of the national hero.

On the island, you can also visit the "Min Customs Village" with southern Fujian customs and culture, and the "Xiamen Underwater World" where you can watch underwater fish. Friends who come to Xiamen, some people do not go to the "Xiamen Botanical Garden". I don't think it is recommended. In fact, the scenic areas of the Xiamen Botanical Garden are quite good. You can enjoy plants native to Africa, as well as flavor-changing fruits and color-changing grasses in the garden. Waiting for the magical plants, if the group size reaches 10 people, I will personally guide you through it.

Xiamen’s temples: Nanputuo is quite famous. You can also visit other temples such as Brahma Temple in Xiang’an District of Xiamen and Qingjiao Ziji in Haicang District. The Xiamen Huandao Road is also an indispensable tourist attraction in Xiamen. This tourist route starts with a tour of the Huli Mountain Fort, where you can see the world's largest ancient coastal battle cannon. On the Huandao Road, you can see the longest stone sculpture in China, the Five Lines (song title: Waves of Gulangyu Island). . For more information, please click on this site's "Twenty Famous Sights in Xiamen"

7. Suggested itinerary (for reference only):

Xiamen Essence Two-Day Tour: Day 1: Morning: Gulangyu Island (Sunlight Rock, Minsu Spring, Aberdeen Back Beach, Shuzhuang Garden), Afternoon: Haoyue Garden, International Architecture Expo Line, Underwater World.

The next day: Morning: Wanshi Botanical Garden, Nanputuo Temple, Afternoon: Hulishan Fort, Huandao Road, Convention and Exhibition Center, Jimei Ao Garden.

8. Dining related:

Xiamen’s food is mostly seafood, but it is not too expensive. Famous restaurants include: Xiamen’s Hao Qingxiang and Jiali Seafood. Mid-range ones include: Nanhai Fish Village. The seafood in general Xiamen food stalls is also good, and is common on the streets of Xiamen. I personally think the famous dishes are: Nanputuo vegetarian dishes and local bamboo shoot ice (snacks) are good and very famous. Other seafood can also be eaten in other places.

9. Snacks: There are too many snacks in Xiamen, such as sand tea noodles, Huang Zehe peanut soup, pancakes, fried oysters, Xiamen fried noodles, spring rolls, Mochi, flat food, etc. Editor, I can’t count them anymore. If you want convenience, you can take the ferry from Gulangyu Island to Xiamen and get Huang Zehe snacks on Zhongshan Road.

10. Tourist souvenirs:

Shopping: Xiamen’s main specialty is Gulangyu pies (many types), golden floss, seafood, dried fruits, tea (oolong tea), etc. It’s best to compare shopping

Souvenirs: lt; Stone sculptures, especially shadow sculptures, are worth buying. There are many souvenir shops on Gulangyu Island. You can go in and choose one or two pieces. Maybe there is something you like. Reminder: Read more, ask more, shop around, don’t follow the trend, and don’t be greedy for small profits.

Things to note when traveling to Xiamen for shopping

Shopping at tourist attractions in Xiamen, especially Gulangyu Island tourism and shopping. Merchants selling goods along the street are popping up one after another, and first-time buyers don’t know which one to buy and what to buy. Follow me. . . . The "basic" specialties to buy in Xiamen are: Gulangyu pie (authentic brand: Sunlight Rock series products, Chenji series products), meat products (Golden Fragrance series meat floss, authentic only one small shop on Longtou Road, the entrance There is a sign of Chinese time-honored brand. The products of this small shop have a history of more than 100 years. Seafood products, pearls, etc. are all available. It depends on your eyesight. However, the editor is checking one or two reputable shops with their After signing the contract, I recommend it to everyone. Yingdiao is also a good product and can be purchased. As for the tea that costs 10 yuan a box, don’t buy it. Most of the dried longan is made with flour and sugar. I don’t recommend buying them. I’ve never bought any good ones (haha). Please see the introduction of specialties on this site (not included in the collection of information). Friendly reminder: read more, choose more, and compare items.