Xiamen Travel Guide 3-Day Guide

Three-day travel guide to Xiamen: transportation, accommodation, food, shopping, travel suggestions, precautions, etc.

1. Transportation

1. Xiamen has two main airports: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, both with multiple domestic and international routes.

2. Xiamen has convenient transportation, including subway, bus and taxi. Metro Lines 1 and 2 cover major tourist attractions.

3. You need to take a ferry to Gulangyu Island. Tickets can be purchased online in advance to avoid queuing on site.

2. Accommodation

The vicinity of Zhongshan Road is the core location for tourist accommodation. There are hotels and inns of various prices, with convenient transportation and close to the business district. The resort hotels on Huandao Road and Huangcuo Beach are suitable for tourists who pursue seaside style, and the prices are relatively high. Most of the hotels in the Xiamen University and Zengcuo'an areas are chain hotels with moderate prices and suitable for walking.

3. Food

Xiamen is rich in food. It is recommended to try local specialty snacks such as oyster pancake, sand tea noodles, and peanut soup. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and Bashi are good places to taste delicious food, with various snack bars and seafood markets.

4. Shopping

Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is a popular place for shopping, with various brand stores and specialty stores. The handicraft and souvenir shops on Gulangyu Island are also good choices for shopping.

5. Travel Suggestions

Must-see attractions include Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain National Forest Park, Xiamen Botanical Garden, Bell and Drum Cableway, etc. You can choose to take a tour around the island by bus, or rent a bicycle and ride along the island road. In the evening, you can enjoy the sea breeze at the beach or experience the nightlife at Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street.

VI. Precautions

1. The weather in Xiamen is changeable. Please check the weather forecast and protect yourself from rain and sun before traveling.

2. Ferry tickets for Gulangyu Island need to be reserved in advance to avoid being unable to go to the island during peak season.

3. When visiting scenic spots, pay attention to the safety of personal belongings and abide by the regulations of the scenic spots.

4. Xiamen’s public transportation usually operates until evening, so pay attention to the time of the last bus.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Nanputuo Temple

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain National Forest Park