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Xiamen Travel Guide (Text)

Xiamen belongs to Fujian province. Xiamen is a charming "sea garden". Overseas Chinese customs, Fujian and Taiwan customs, seaside cuisine and exotic buildings are integrated. Because of the good ecological environment, the air in Xiamen is fresh, and thousands of egrets inhabit it, forming a unique natural landscape in Xiamen, and because the terrain in Xiamen resembles an egret, it is called "Egret Island".

Xiamen can be divided into Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Island, and Gulangyu Island is considered as the most anticipated destination in Xiamen. The world architecture on the island has a history of 100 years. Even the layman of architecture can feel the pleasure of appreciation in these beautifully designed buildings and gardens. Sunlight Rock is still the most popular scenic spot in Gulangyu for more than ten years, and the red roof overlooking the whole island and the scenery along the coast of Xiamen have become signature pictures. Photographers and photographers can display their talents on any street in Gulangyu, where the architecture and street view are extremely photogenic.

Although Xiamen University is an institution of higher learning, it is a necessary stop for travelers coming to Xiamen. Xiamen University has a history of 100 years, and there are still many historical buildings. The academic strength of Xiamen University should not be underestimated. Both Lu Xun and Lin Yutang once taught here. Today, Xiamen University still gathers a generation of talented young people, which can be seen on the graffiti wall of Furong Tunnel. All the graffiti in this tunnel came from Xiamen University students, and these graffiti have become an indispensable photo scene for tourists. This tunnel is called "the most literary tunnel".

Xiamen cuisine belongs to Fujian cuisine among the eight major Chinese cuisines. Delicacies and seafood are mostly presented by cooking methods such as soup and paste. Xiamen people who eat by the sea like to eat seafood, and the geographical location across the sea from Taiwan Province Province also makes many classic Taiwan Province cuisine widely spread in Xiamen. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and Taiwan Province Food Street are also the first choice for tourists to taste food.

Satay noodles are the first food in Xiamen, and the slightly spicy sauce is slightly sweet. The two most popular shops in Xiamen are Sha dia Mian and Wu Tang Sha dia Mian. Minnan has the habit of eating meat dumplings. Even if it is not the Dragon Boat Festival, you can taste delicious meat dumplings. The famous "1980 roasted meat zongzi" is the best place to taste meat zongzi in Xiamen.