Detailed guide for those who want to go to Xiamen during vacation

First time going to Xiamen

Don’t go there

Xiamen University

Tickets: Free

Recognized "One of the most beautiful universities in China" faces the sea and is backed by Sanskrit (Nan Putuo). Unfortunately, it is not open yet

Zeng Cuo'an

Tickets: Free

The commercial atmosphere is very strong! Unless you are staying here and taking a look, you really don’t need to make a special trip to save time for other activities

Must go

Gulangyu Island

< p>Tickets: Free

Xiamen Sea Garden, a collection of buildings with styles from all over the world, including Jizhuang Garden, Sunlight Rock, Organ Museum, Upside Down Museum and other famous attractions

Mountain and Sea Trail, Forest and Sea Line

Tickets: Free

Xiamen’s new popular attractions! (Multiple attractions) You can see the sea up close from the flying saucer on the sea! Take pictures of the sunset full of orange sea

Don’t go there

Dingaozi Cat Street

Tickets: Free

The Cat Street transformed with cat elements, there are very few cats! The reputation is greater than reality, so take pictures There are not many places, and there are not many delicious food. It is not recommended to go there

Qianyuqianxunhai Subway

Ticket: 6 yuan

Requires strong filtering You can take the subway line 1 to see the famous Internet attractions in the mirror. You don’t have to get off the car, just go to Jimei Mei Village.

Be sure to go

Botanical Garden

< p>Ticket: 30 yuan

Feel the tropical style, and you can take pictures of South American blockbusters, succulents, tropical rainforests, etc. without going abroad (be sure to enter through the west gate and bring anti-mosquito spray)

Zhonggu Cableway

Ticket: 45 yuan

On the west side of the Botanical Garden, take the cable car to overlook Gulangyu Island and the Twin Towers. It is very beautiful when the weather is good, and it is suitable for couples!

Don’t go there

Houtian Sea Area

Tickets: Free

Outside the island! It’s far away! Although you can dig clams and catch them in the sea, It’s better not to go if you have no experience, it’s very tiring!

Beichen Mountain

Ticket: 25 yuan

It’s quite far outside the island, and it’s more famous than practical! There are no attractions but tickets are expensive!

Must go

Zhongshan Road

Tickets: Free

Xiamen Century-old Street! Nanyang Arcade Architecture! All kinds of special snacks are scattered all over the streets and alleys! You can queue up to the beautiful arcade on the top floor of Tiger City

Cycling on Huandao Road

Tickets: Free

Scan in the evening Enjoy cycling around the island for yourself, and feel the freshness and romance of Xiamen!

Must go

Baicheng Beach

Tickets: Free< /p>

A great place to watch the sunset and enjoy the sea breeze in the evening. The sunset is stunning and you can also see the Twin Towers!

South Putuo

Tickets: Free

< p>It's right near Xiamen University. The incense is relatively strong and is said to be very effective. You don't need to bring your own incense. There are free incense in the temple, and you can also feed the pigeons

Huangcuo Beach (Sunrise)

Ticket: Free

If the B&B happens to be in Huangcuo, you must not miss the sunrise in the morning! It is really beautiful, and of course it is also beautiful to just watch the sea

Jimei School Village

Tickets: Free

The sunset over Shili Changti is intoxicating! The snack street in Jimei Mei Village is extremely cheap! Good food, and there are many young brothers and sisters~

What you must know when coming to Xiamen

Accommodation Guide

Preferred accommodation: Siming District, Huli District, all attractions are concentrated in Siming District

Near Zhongshan Road: a commercial pedestrian street with all kinds of food and shopping, close to the Eighth Market Pearl Bay: if you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the sea breeze and sunrise

Gulangyu Island: If you have enough time and budget, you can stay here One-night stay at Gulangyu Island B&B needs to be booked in advance. There are often no rooms available during peak seasons.

Note: Before booking a hotel, be sure to read the hotel’s negative reviews, renovation time, nearby neighborhoods, etc. Try to book a hotel that is not far from the subway and There is a commercial street nearby, making it convenient to travel and find food.

And choose places that are not expensive

Accommodation tips

1. Filter: Compare through multiple apps online. In addition to price comparison, you also need to look at ratings and reviews. In addition, we also need to look at the number of comments. The greater the number, it means that there are more people living there, so it is safer

2. Price comparison: Compare prices on multiple platforms and mobile phones. You can borrow a friend’s mobile phone to look at it to avoid big trouble. The data is familiar

3. Discounts: Check out the hotel’s official public account, discounts will be launched every month

4. Reservation: If you come during holidays, be sure to make a reservation for the hotel in advance

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5. B&Bs: No matter where they are, many of them are fake, or they are in remote locations and inconvenient to eat and drink. You must keep your eyes open and read more.

Gourmet Guide

① Clam Omelette: A traditional snack, it is a pan-fried pancake made of clams, eggs, green onions, coriander and other ingredients wrapped in water-added sweet potato slurry

②Sand Tea noodles: Originated from the Southeast Asian cuisine brought back by overseas Chinese. The main raw materials are sand tea sauce and soup stock. The taste is salty, slightly spicy, and a bit sweet

③Jellied bamboo shoots: The bamboo shoots are actually sea worms. When boiled, the colloid contained in it dissolves into water and condenses into jelly after cooling. Served with soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sweet sauce, chili sauce, mustard, minced garlic, jellyfish, etc., it is one of Xiamen's most unique snacks -

④Peanut soup: After removing the membrane from the peanuts, simmer it over a slow fire. When the peanuts are cooked, add sugar and continue to cook until the peanut kernels are completely rotten. It can be paired with sweet and salty snacks, such as fried dough sticks, fried jujube and leek boxes,

Meat buns, fried glutinous rice, etc. with a unique taste

⑤Spring rolls: Xiamen people call them pancakes.

It is particularly easy to eat, that is, wrap various dishes in dough and eat them. The main ingredients are bamboo shoots, peas, bean sprouts, dried tofu, shredded eggs, fish, shrimp, diced meat, oysters and carrots, etc.

⑥Pork Yanton: Looks like wontons, but the skin is thinner

⑦Roasted Pork Zongzi: There are many varieties across Fujian, including salty brown and bean rice dumplings , sweet rice dumplings, meat rice dumplings, etc., Xiamen meat rice dumplings are the most famous

Route suggestions

Day 1: Pick up from various places in Xiamen and check into the hotel

Day 2: Huandao Road, Shapowei, Metro Line 1, Yiji Aesthetic Village

Day 3: Nanputuo Temple, Mountain and Sea Health Trail, Gulangyu Island

Day 4: Dongshan Island ( Nanmen Bay, Sufengshan Island Ring Road, Fishbone Sandbank

Day 5: Catch the sea with a sailboat. Once the trip is over, return home

Transportation Guide

Bus : 2 RMB coins, 1 RMB bus card (segment pricing requires swiping the card on and off the bus, and there are prompts on the bus body and voice). The first and last bus times are different, and some lines are earlier

Subway: Starting The price is 2 yuan, charged according to mileage, with a maximum of 7 yuan. The first and last flights are usually between 6:00 and 23:00.

Taxi: The starting price of a taxi within 3 kilometers is 10 yuan, and the basic unit price is 2 yuan/km. 10% added to the night price from 10:59-5:00. Online taxi-hailing apps are basically available in Xiamen

Others: ***Free bikes are all on the roadside and are not allowed in the area near Yanwu Bridge ***Enter bicycles, ***enjoy small electric vehicles, it is recommended within 10 kilometers, please pay attention to safety if there are many people in the vehicle