The best plan for a two-day trip to Xiamen

The best plan for a two-day trip to Xiamen is as follows:

The first day's itinerary:

First go to Gulangyu Island to stay and experience the night scenery of Gulangyu Island. Gulangyu Island is one of the most famous attractions in Xiamen. The island is full of strong European style, with many beautiful buildings and unique streets. Take a stroll here and feel the tranquility and romance of the island. After visiting Gulangyu Island, you can go to Zengcuotun. This is an original ecological natural village in southern Fujian, known as the "little fish village". Here, you can experience the fun of catching the sea, take a small train to the beach, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.

The next day’s itinerary:

It is recommended to visit the Garden Expo Garden. This is a scenic spot with rich elements. You can spend a whole day to explore it in depth. The Garden Expo Garden is composed of several islands, with attractions such as the Moon on the Sea and the Moonlight Ring Observation Deck. It is known as the "unique water grand view garden" and is one of Xiamen's tourist attractions. If time permits, you can go to Jimei School Village to visit the hometown of the school.

This place is famous for Tan Kah Kee, the founder of Xiamen University, and has a long history and cultural heritage. Here, you can visit the campus of Xiamen University and understand the development history of the school.

Xiamen’s special food

1. Shacha noodles

The soup base of Shacha noodles is boiled. The soup base is very fragrant and sweet. It's a little spicy, with a strong sesame sauce flavor. The cooked noodles are also very chewy, delicious and not greasy. The texture is memorable. You will never forget it after eating it once. Don't miss it when traveling to Xiamen.

2. Fried oysters

Xiamen people who live along the coast like to eat oysters, and there are many ways to prepare oysters. In addition to boiling noodles and frying oysters, they also like to fry them into sea oysters. Oyster cakes are also a snack with Xiamen characteristics. Choose fresh and plump sea oysters, wash away the sediment, stir them with green garlic sprouts sauce and sweet potato powder, pour them into a pan and fry until they are brown, and finally beat them into pieces. Eggs with crispy texture and smooth filling are a must-try local dish for tourists.

3. Xiamen Spring Rolls

Xiamen’s spring rolls are very interesting. They are not fried. They are made of various chopped vegetables wrapped in a wrapper like Poria pancake. It’s spring rolls.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gulangyu