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Gulangyu is a good place to travel! The scenery is very good, there are many restaurants, there are a variety of food, the building is also very special, and the transportation is very convenient. Very literary island, many museums to visit, recommended!
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Gulangyu Island is a tiny island located on the estuary of the Chiu-lung River, facing the city of Xiamen. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site that used to be an important window for Sino-foreign exchanges during the 19th and 20th century. The island is a popular attraction for architecture enthusiasts, providing a mixture of different architectural styles including Traditional Southern Fujian Style, Western Classical Revival Style and Veranda Colonial Style. You can hike up the Sun Rock to overlook the whole island, take a walk in the Shuzhuang Garden (including the Piano Museum) which is one of the finest Jiangnan classical gardens, visit the Hao Yue Garden containing architectures from the Ming Dynasty (including a statue of national hero Zheng Chenggong), the organ museum, and the international letter carving art museum. Don't forget to send yourself a postcard from the future at local stores!
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7 cities to visit for a warm winter during the Spring Festival🎉Want to escape the cold during the Spring Festival and find a warm place? Then go on a reverse tour and spend a warm winter in these 7 treasure cities!🎁 1️⃣Tengchong 🍂 🎈The winter here is sunny, the ginkgo leaves cover the ground, as if entering a golden fairy tale world. Take a hot spring and enjoy this winter comfort and leisure. 💝Recommended attractions: Ginkgo Village, Heshun Ancient Town, Beihai Wetland Park 2️⃣Sanya 🌴 🎊The winter in Sanya is still passionate, beaches, oceans, tropical fruits, here are all your expectations for vacation. Come on a warm romantic trip! 💘Recommended attractions: Coconut Dream Corridor, Wuzhizhou Island, West Island 3️⃣Dali ⛰ 🎃Cangshan Erhai, wind, flower, snow, moon, the romance of Dali needs no more words. Stroll in the alleys of the ancient city, feel this simplicity and tranquility, and let your mind relax. 💗Recommended attractions: Xizhou Ancient Town, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Cangshan 4️⃣Fuzhou 🌷 🐲A city full of happiness, simplicity and romance coexist. There is no heavy commercial atmosphere here, making people feel more comfortable and free. Suitable for slowly feeling the temperature of this city. 💖Recommended attractions: Yantai Mountain Park, Zhongzhou Island, Sanfang Qixiang 5️⃣Beihai 🌊 🎄28-degree winter, you can't feel a trace of cold. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the sea is sparkling, and the winter here is as beautiful as a poem. 💓Recommended attractions: Weizhou Island, Beihai Old Street, Qiaogang Style Street 6️⃣Xiamen 🌈 🛶A vibrant colorful small city, graffiti walls, treasure shops, Mario at the door, here is full of surprises and warmth. Come to Xiamen to feel this unique romance and leisure! 💞Recommended attractions: Gulangyu, Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Zengcuoan 7️⃣Xishuangbanna 🌲 ✨A place forgotten by winter, the climate here is warm and sunny, the strong Southeast Asian style and tropical rainforest climate make you feel like you are in paradise. Come to Xishuangbanna for a different winter! 💕Recommended attractions: Wild Elephant Valley, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Manting ParkLOUIE BALDWIN
Gulangyu "A Relative Stillness of an Island"It's not my first time to Xiamen, but it is my first time setting foot on Gulangyu. Only when I truly stepped onto this small island did I understand that it's different from the impressions I had before. There are no modern means of transportation; the way of getting around the island goes back to a leisurely and slow pace on foot, with the occasional rumbling of the ferry and the sound of waves hitting the shore heard in the background. A local friend led the way through the less crowded alleys, the residential areas are full of life, and the occasional 'getting lost' was a pleasant surprise. Every few steps, you could encounter cats that are not shy and exude a clean aura, and by chance, I overheard a few stories behind the architecture from elementary school students on a study trip. The scattered international architecture on the island still has its own charm, each brick and tile accumulating a profound cultural heritage. Time has left its mark here, yet it has formed a kind of 'relative stillness' of ease. The early mornings and late nights belonging to the island are even more leisurely and unhurried. Passing through the paths, staying in a century-old chapel deep within the island, leaning against a boulder. The ancient keys and wooden furniture convey the eternity of time, while the attic roof and the low-saturated cement brick walls give a warm and simple feeling of repairing the old as old. Steep rocks and ancient banyans wrap the outdoor stone platform, the natural setting here is silent yet perfectly integrated, a tranquil corner that is indifferent to time. On the island, the deeper you go, the slower time seems to pass.BRISTOL CHRISTIAN
Spend a warm winter by reverse tourism, wearing only a coat without a padded jacket, spend the least money to travel the most beautiful and warmest places🌟 Reverse tourism for a warm winter! Go for the Spring Festival! Six niche cities✅ Which one is your cup of tea? Have you planned where to go for the long winter holiday of the 2024 Spring Festival?⚠️ Let me recommend six niche but super beautiful destinations for you! 1. Panzhihua, Sichuan🌺 Year-round sunshine, average winter temperature 22℃!💑 Few people during the Spring Festival, beautiful scenery, romantic index off the charts!🌟 Enjoy a bowl of mutton rice noodles in the morning, taste the oil-bottom meat in the evening, life is leisurely~ 👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Yishala Village, Miyi Terraces, Malu Village 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Mutton rice noodles, barbecue, chicken palm roll powder, muddy tofu 2. Puzhehei, Yunnan🌈 The filming location of 'Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms', breathtakingly beautiful!😍 The landscape and buildings complement each other, like a poem and painting.👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Puzhehei Village, Qinglong Mountain, Xianrendong Village 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Five-color glutinous rice, fried lotus, soy milk chicken 3. Xiamen, Fujian🏝️ Spring Festival tourist off-peak period! Less commercial, more local atmosphere, full of romance.☀️ The just-right sunshine on the island, no typhoon interference, wearing short sleeves is also very comfortable! 👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Gulangyu, Shapowei, Zhongshan Road 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Satay noodles, taro duck, peanut soup 4. Wenchang, Hainan🏖️ Affordable prices, rich island style!⚠️ Not famous, but the scenery is not inferior.🌴 The longest coastline of Hainan Island, a large area of coconut groves at a glance! 👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Dongjiao Coconut Grove, Stone Park, Gaolong Bay, Wennan Old Street 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Seafood, coconut jelly, Wenchang chicken 5. Yangshuo, Guilin🏞️ A good place to play outdoors in winter! Never crowded at any time, a real niche tourist destination.✅ The mountains are stacked, as beautiful as an ink painting. 👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Li River, Xianggong Mountain, Yulong River 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Bamboo rice, Guilin rice noodles, duck foot pot 6. Beihai, Guangxi🌊 Without going to Weizhou Island, Beihai is also wonderful! Few people, delicious, good for taking pictures, beautiful scenery!🥳 Random street sweeping is a good place for life photos. 👉🏻 Must-visit attractions: Beihai Old Street, Liuxia Village, Guantouling 👉🏻 Must-eat food: Sour stuff, shrimp cake, all kinds of seafood, Vietnamese food 🤔 There are other treasure cities, Liu Yifei and Eddie Peng come and talk about it!3x1l3_W@n@d029
Fujian Travel GuideFujian Three-Day Travel Guide Day One: Date: Departure Day Morning: 8:00 am Departure, heading to Fuzhou city 9:30 am Arrive in Fuzhou, proceed to West Lake Park 10:00 am Reach West Lake Park, explore the beauty of West Lake, taste local snacks 12:00 pm Lunch, try Fuzhou's traditional fish ball soup or fish belly powder Afternoon: 1:30 pm Head to Fujian Provincial Museum, learn about Fujian's rich history and culture 3:00 pm Continue to Fuzhou's ancient city area, stroll through the old streets and alleys, experience the strong Fuzhou atmosphere, purchase souvenirs Evening: 6:00 pm Dinner, try Fuzhou's hot dry noodles or Fujian Sha County snacks 7:30 pm Go to Fuzhou Putuo Mountain, enjoy the night light show 9:00 pm Return to Fuzhou city center, check into the hotel, rest Day Two: Date: The following day Morning: 8:00 am Breakfast, taste Fuzhou's special snacks such as thin pancakes, wheat cakes, etc. 9:30 am Head to Xiamen 11:00 am Arrive in Xiamen, go to Gulangyu Afternoon: 12:00 pm Lunch, taste Xiamen seafood delicacies 1:30 pm Explore Gulangyu, admire the uniquely styled old foreign buildings, feel the leisurely island atmosphere Evening: 6:00 pm Return to Xiamen city area, dinner trying Xiamen's special snacks such as satay noodles, peanut soup, etc. 7:30 pm Go to Xiamen University, night tour of the botanical garden, appreciate the romance and beauty of the campus 9:00 pm Return to the hotel, rest Day Three: Date: The following day Morning: 8:00 am Breakfast, taste Fujian's special breakfast items such as steamed dumplings, meat swallows, etc. 9:30 am Head to Wuyi Mountain 11:30 am Arrive at Wuyi Mountain, visit attractions like Tianyou Peak, Dawang Peak, etc., experience the beauty of mountains and rivers Afternoon: 1:30 pm Lunch, taste local specialties of Wuyi Mountain 2:30 pm Continue exploring Wuyi Mountain, participate in a tea ceremony performance, taste Wuyi rock tea Evening: 6:00 pm Return to Fuzhou city 8:30 pm Arrive in Fuzhou, dinner tasting Fuzhou's special seafood feast 10:00 pm End of the itinerary, return to the hotel, rest This is a brief overview of a three-day travel guide for Fujian, the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements.soren_54661
Be sure to check out the travel guide carefully prepared for the first trip to XiamenJust came back from Xiamen with friends, still feeling the warmth of the trip🤣 Today, I'm here to tell you how to enjoy Xiamen for the first time❓ Stay calm❗ ⚠️ PS: Be sure to check the weather in Xiamen before coming ✅Firstly, get to know the distribution of attractions 🌟Attractions in Siming District include: Nanputuo Temple (free), Xiamen University (free), Baicheng Beach (free), Zengcuo'an (free), Bashi (free), Huandao Road (free), Haiwan Park (free), Xiamen Botanical Garden (30 yuan), Guanyinshan (free), Shapowei (free), Zhonggu Cableway/Twin Towers (sightseeing ticket 180) 🌟Attractions on Gulangyu Island (close to Siming District) include: Haoyue Garden (15 yuan), Shuzhuang Garden (30 yuan), Organ Museum (20 yuan), Sunlight Rock (60 yuan), The Most Beautiful Corner (free) 🌟Attractions in Jimei District include: Yuanbo Garden (free), Jimei School Village (free), Marine Bicycle Lane (free), Ten-Mile Long Dam (free) 🌟Attractions in Haicang District include: Haicang Bridge (free), Tianzhu Mountain Park (free), Riyue Valley Hot Spring (178 yuan) ✅Next, transportation Airport✈️: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (on the island) High-speed train station 🚄: Xiamen Station (on the island) High-speed train station 2🚄: Xiamen North Station (off the island) Subway🚇/Bus🚌: Search 'Ride Code' in WeChat Mini Programs, one code for all Gulangyu ferry ticket🚢: Search 'Meet Xiamen' in WeChat Mini Programs, click 'Gulangyu' for the ferry ticket as shown (tickets should be purchased in advance) ✅Then, what I consider the most important, accommodation It affects the arrangement of the itinerary and convenience We chose Siming District🏠 Transportation is relatively convenient and most attractions are concentrated, allowing you to experience the local life of Xiamen You can choose the area according to your planned attractions ✅Local specialties Ginger duck, satay noodles🍜, Wuxiang, sea snail skewers, peanut soup, Manjiang cake, oyster pancake, etc. If you want to cook by yourself, go to Bashi Market where you can find a rich variety of seafood Highly recommend a seafood restaurant named: 📍Fresh Roast Bar. Fresh Seafood Barbecue (located in Zengcuo'an Snack Street) 📝Our three-day and three-night itinerary for reference Day👍🏻 The night before, arrive at Shapowei▶️Shapowei citywalk▶️Xiamen Botanical Garden▶️Baicheng Beach🏖️▶️Cycling on Huandao Road🚴🏻♀️▶️Zengcuo'an Snack Street (Fresh Roast Bar) Day ✌🏻 Take a boat to Gulangyu🚢▶️Sanqiu Wharf reenacts Chu Yuxun and Murong Yunhai▶️Love Corner▶️citywalk Sunny Wall▶️Take a boat back to visit Bashi Market▶️Go home to cook seafood▶️Sing songs🎤 and play games with friends Day 👌🏻 Nanputuo Temple▶️Xiamen University▶️Alison Business School▶️Xiamen Metro Line 1▶️Jimei School Village▶️Ten-Mile Long Dam Hope every trip of yours is fulfilling🍃leonin_0011
Is Gulangyu Island in Xiamen expensive? Just avoid the peak season, and you can have an ultra-low budget!I believe everyone is familiar with Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, right? It definitely ranks at the top of the list of the ten most popular island destinations in China! Therefore, most people think that the expenses for Gulangyu Island are high, so they just rush to check it off their list and leave. In fact, as long as you avoid the peak tourist season, you can enjoy an ultra-low budget! 1. Transportation budget: There are express buses directly from Xiamen North Station, Xiamen Station, and Xiamen Airport to the Xiamen Cruise Terminal, with a fare of 5 yuan. The ferry ticket price from Xiamen Cruise Terminal to Gulangyu Island is 35 yuan (round trip). There are no vehicles on Gulangyu Island, so there is no transportation budget on the island. The total transportation budget for Gulangyu Island is 5×2+35=45 yuan. 2. Admission budget: Sunlight Rock 50 yuan, Shuzhuang Garden 30 yuan, Haoyue Park 10 yuan, Bagua Building 15 yuan, Haitian Tanggou 88 yuan, Shell Dream World 50 yuan, Gulangyu Celebrity Wax Museum 88 yuan, with a total admission budget of 331 yuan. 3. Accommodation budget: I don't know if it's because the holiday has just ended, but the accommodation on Gulangyu Island is super cheap at this time. The average room rate for mid-to-high-end homestays is about 200 yuan. I stayed for two nights in a high-end homestay for only 396 yuan. 4. Dining budget: Although Gulangyu Island is small, there are many places to play, and I didn't feel like three days were enough. During the 3 days on the island, there are 3 breakfasts and 6 main meals. The average breakfast on Gulangyu Island is 30 yuan per day, and the average meal is 120 yuan per meal. The dining budget is 3×30 yuan+6×120 yuan=810 yuan. The total budget for a 3-day, 2-night trip on Gulangyu Island is 45 yuan+331 yuan+396 yuan+810 yuan=1582 yuan.SCARLET COLE
Xiamen 3-day 2-night travel guide suggestions to bookmarkSharing my tips for a 3-day 2-night trip to Xiamen, for friends who are thinking of going there soon🌟 ✈️Travel - Cost 1600💰(round trip) ◾️I left from Chengdu at the end of June, and the round-trip airfare was reasonable, but it might be a bit more expensive now due to the summer holidays 🏨Accommodation - Cost 1500💰(two nights) ◾️I stayed at the Ruiyi Hotel, which is close to Gulangyu Island. I chose a sea-view room, and the scenery was indeed nice with good value for money. The hotel was very popular, the only downside was that check-in was only available after 3 pm, so I had to wait half a day at the hotel, and to get takeout, I had to go to the parking lot at the back 🍽️Dining - Cost 1750💰(three days) ◾️Tianjie Fu Seafood Stall - 300💰: A must-visit restaurant, the place is small but the taste is really good, the seafood is fresh, and it's good value for money. I recommend the seafood roll and oyster pancake ◾️Zuiyi No.1 Seafood Stall - 750💰: Another must-visit restaurant, it seems to be more popular than Tianjie Fu, with a richer menu. Every dish is good, I recommend the lemon crab and ginger duck, but the spicy frog is just so-so ◾️Tangyan · Old Xiamen Private Kitchen - 350💰: A must-visit restaurant, featured in 'The Taste', many celebrities have dined here. I really recommend their yellow croaker with vermicelli, even as someone who doesn't like fish, I found it delicious. The soup is very fresh, and the crispy taro duck is also good (Zhao Lusi loves it too) ◾️Lychee Couple · Seafood Private Kitchen - 350💰: This one leans more towards private kitchen style, with a variety of dishes and stronger flavors. The cold fish belly is very tasty, and the pork bone tea is also good. Honestly, the number one ranked golden soup seafood stew was just average 🏝️Attractions - Cost 190💰(Gulangyu ferry ticket + attractions) ◾️Shapowei: A trendy spot for taking photos, with many stalls selling trinkets. There are some popular photo spots so it's quite crowded. Taking the elevator, you can take pictures at the Shapowei rainbow wall (you must muster the courage to take photos, as everyone below is watching you) ◾️Gulangyu: Buy ferry tickets in advance on 'Yu Jian Xiamen'. I bought a luxury boat VIP cabin, which was really comfortable on the way there, with no need to queue for security checks and direct access to the lounge with staff reception. The VIP cabin is comfortable, but the return trip was on a regular boat. To be honest, Xiamen is too hot, and it's really hard to walk around the island. I ended up paying 50 for a sightseeing car ◾️Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: It's like many cities' snack and shopping streets, nice to stroll around, but the food is just so-so ✅Conclusion Overall, Xiamen is a very suitable city for travel. If it doesn't rain, the scenery is really beautiful, the sky is very blue, but it's a bit hot recently. The locals are also very warm and hospitable. Chatting with many locals, everyone seems very nice. The food tastes are acceptable, and I will definitely go again if I have the chance, to visit other attractions that I didn't get to check outjasper_24351
6 things you must know before going to Xiamen1⃣️The essence of Xiamen's attractions is concentrated in Siming District, where the high-speed railway station is also located. Accommodation can be arranged in the Zengcuoan area, which is convenient for going to other places and has hotels and homestays of various price ranges. 2⃣️If you only play in Siming District, the itinerary can be set for three days and two nights. The route is Zengcuoan—Huangcuo Beach—Shapowei—Bashi—Gulangyu 3⃣️It is recommended to go to and from Gulangyu in one day. Regardless of the off-peak season, the accommodation on the island is relatively expensive. Take a boat from the Cruise Center Xiamen Drum Pier to the Neicuoao Pier, the ticket is 35 per person. 4⃣️The most romantic travel experience in Xiamen is to ride an electric bike around the island road, starting from Zengcuoan and riding along the island road and the south island road to Xiangshan Yacht Club, riding and enjoying the scenery, stopping when you see a beautiful place, round trip 3 hours. 5⃣️As the central coastal city of Fujian, Xiamen's consumption is not low, the cost of three days and two nights is about 1k, two nights in Zengcuoan 400+, car rental and food 600+ 6⃣️Don't miss the Bashi Old Street in Xiamen for food hunting. This is the most lively food street in Xiamen, a seafood market, with many authentic food stalls, affordable pricesADDYSON BANKS43
Xiamen is really a great city for tourismHurry up and take this super detailed guide and set off. - ✅City Transportation ✔Bus: Mini program search "Ride Code" location "Xiamen" use ride code to take the bus ✔BRT Rapid Transit: 1-4 yuan, charged by distance ✔Subway: Starting price is 2 yuan, download "Xiamen Subway" APP to swipe code into the station ✔Taxi: Starting price is 10 yuan, you can consider taking a taxi if the distance is short – ✅Gulangyu Transportation 🔶🔜How to get to Xiamen Wharf from Xiamen Station? ①Take bus No. 43 to Cruise Center Station, walk to Xiamen Wharf ②Take subway line 2 to Cruise Center Station, walk 200 meters to Xiamen Wharf 🔶🔜How to get to the ferry terminal? ①Bus: Walk from Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street to Ferry Bus Station (about 9 minutes), take bus No. 51 (direction of Cruise Center Terminal) at Ferry Bus Station, get off at Cruise Center Terminal – ✅Accommodation 🏠The first choice for accommodation is Zhongshan Road, the central location is convenient to go anywhere, you can also choose to stay in a homestay near Zengcuo'an～ - ✅Detailed explanation of Xiamen attractions: 📍Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: The colorful arcade night view and a variety of Minnan and Taiwanese snacks. It has always been a popular commercial street in Xiamen 📍Gulangyu: Various exotic buildings make Gulangyu unique. If time permits, you can stay here for one night 📍South Putuo Temple: You can burn incense and pray for blessings, and taste the food in the vegetarian restaurant. 📍Shapowei: Artistic and original, the harbor where fishing boats dock, if you want to take pictures of characteristic buildings, you can go. – In addition to this If you are coming to Xiamen for the first time You must also go to Nanjing Yunshuiyao Tulou🌄 - ✅Recommended attractions: . ⭕Tulou Group: Yunshuiyao Tulou Group is one of the representatives of Nanjing County, Fujian Province's Tulou architecture, and it is also one of the main attractions of Yunshuiyao Tulou. There are many different types of earth buildings here, such as round earth buildings, square earth buildings, rectangular earth buildings, etc. . ⭕Yunshuiyao Ancient Town: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town is an ancient town in Nanjing County, Fujian Province, with a long history and culture. Here, you can visit the ancient buildings of the ancient town and feel the cultural atmosphere of the ancient town. . ⭕Heguilou: Heguilou is the most famous earth building in Yunshuiyao Tulou Group, and it is also one of the representatives of Nanjing County, Fujian Province's earth building architecture. Heguilou is a square earth building, built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, and is famous for its unique architectural style and historical value. .SARA MCDOWELL14
I just came back from Xiamen, and it was fantastic! Let me share my genuine feelings with you🌦️Weather Notice: The temperature in March and April is quite comfortable, but there are many rainy days. Friends who come to Xiamen should be mentally prepared. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: I suggest staying on Xiamen Island, especially in hotels from the train station to Zhongshan Road, which are more convenient for travel. It's best to choose hotels near the subway, as most of the scenic spots in Xiamen are on the island. 🚆Transportation Strategy: If you take a high-speed train to Xiamen, it is recommended to get off at 'Xiamen Station', which is more convenient as it's in the city center. If you get off at 'Xiamen North', you can take a bus or subway line 1 to the island. Gaoqi Airport is also on the island, and you can take a bus or airport shuttle after leaving the airport. 🍜Food Recommendation: Xiamen is mainly known for its Minnan cuisine, snacks, and seafood. The food in Xiamen is relatively sweet and light, which may not be suitable for those who like spicy food. There are particularly many taro-based dishes (for specific food recommendations, please see my food guide). 🌊Attractions Recommendation: Actually, the main reason to visit Xiamen is to see the sea. The weather is very important for sea viewing; if the weather is good, the sea will be very blue and beautiful. Below are the places I think you must visit: Huangcuo Beach - Wan Yue Po, Health Trail Linhai Line, Pearl Bay - Zengcuo'an Music Square, Jiahe Park - Ten-mile Long Embankment - Jimei School Village, Shangli Reservoir, Guanyinshan Beach, Zhonggu Cableway, Shapowei - Twin Towers - Yanwu Bridge. 🏝️Gulangyu, remember to buy tickets in advance, and it is recommended to reserve a whole day for it. The island is suitable for leisurely strolls. For strategies about Gulangyu, you can see the introduction on my homepage. ⚠️Points to Avoid: The specialty stores on Zhongshan Road are traps, and it is not recommended to buy anything there; There are many rip-offs in the Zengcuo'an commercial street, most of which are not delicious, really do not go there to eat; the homestays in Zengcuo'an mostly do not match the pictures at all, it is really not recommended to stay in homestays; Do not trust the so-called native guides or taxi drivers on the street, they are deceivers; many seafood vendors in the Eighth Market will rip you off, short-weigh or switch products, be very careful when eating seafood, it is recommended to reweigh it at the market entrance; Do not drive by yourself, as parking is hard to find in Xiamen and it is very congested during holidays. If you are driving to Xiamen, it is more convenient to park your car at the hotel and take a taxi or subway. 🗺️Travel Route: Day1: Arrive in Xiamen ➡️ Eighth Market ➡️ Zhongshan Road; Day2: Nanputuo ➡️ Shapowei ➡️ Xiamen University White City ➡️ Pearl Bay ➡️ Music Square ➡️ Xitou Xia ➡️ Huangcuo Beach ➡️ Yefengzhai ➡️ Guanyinshan (all on the Island Ring Road); Day3: One-day tour of Gulangyu; Day4: Zhonggu Cableway ➡️ Botanical Garden ➡️ Health Trail Linhai Line; Day5: Ten-mile Long Embankment ➡️ Dragon Boat Pool ➡️ Jiahe Park ➡️ Jimei Dasha ➡️ Shigu Road. Xiamen·FujianVerdie Sauer5
Xiamen Off-the-Beaten-Path | Gulangyu Catholic Church| Gulangyu Catholic Church. Atop the Deer Reef on Gulangyu Island, there stands a white building that is quite eye-catching. It is the Gulangyu Catholic Church, which is not only one of the core elements of the World Cultural Heritage but also a must-visit spot for tourists to Gulangyu. The entire church is dominated by Gothic spires, with pointed arches and windows, and even the facade decorations, door mullions, and openwork parapets are all pointed, making it particularly distinctive. The church faces northwest and southeast, with a building area of 232 square meters, and is constructed of brick, stone, and wood. The layout is square at the front, rectangular in the middle, and semicircular at the back. The front part is the bell tower, which has three floors: the entrance on the first floor, the hymn floor on the second, and the bell tower on the third. It is also a very niche place, great for strolling and taking photos, with a lot of character, especially the main door of the church, which is very photogenic~ When you come to Gulangyu, why not visit here for a walk, take some photos, it's quiet and off-the-beaten-path, very photogenic, highly recommended~ 💁 Name: 📍 Address: No. 34, Lujiao Road, Gulangyu, XiamenWanderlustAbroad_5
About romance, the sea takes up half | How to play in Xiamen for the first time?| How to play in Xiamen for the first time?. In this city embraced by the azure, every step is a tread on the echoes of history and the lightness of modernity. Xiamen, a place whose name itself hides poetry, is known as the 'Oriental Hawaii'. With its unique southern charm, a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, and a slow-paced lifestyle, it attracts countless travelers. 🏞️【Attractions】: Unlock the artistic code of Egret Island🏞️ 1. Gulangyu: Stepping onto this small island with no motor vehicles, time seems to slow down by half a beat. Wandering among the scattered old villas, with the whispers of the waves at your ears, why not get lost in the alleys of Longtou Road, find the coffee shop that suits your taste, or listen to an impromptu street concert. 2. Xiamen University: Known as one of the most beautiful universities in China, entering Xiamen University is like stepping into a delicate painting. By the side of Furong Lake, with phoenix flowers blooming, each frame is a perfect scene for a youth movie. Don't forget to climb up to Siming Building to overlook the entire campus scenery and let your soul wander in the ocean of knowledge. 3. Zengcuo'an: This is a gathering place for artistic youth, with various shops, homestays, and snack stalls, each with its own story. In the evening, take a stroll here, taste authentic snacks, and feel the leisure and comfort. 🍽️【Gourmet】: Xiamen on the tip of the tongue, a feast for the taste buds🍽️ • Satay noodles: A must-try local delicacy in Xiamen, the rich satay sauce, paired with chewy noodles and fresh seafood, every bite is satisfying. • Oyster omelette: The golden crust wraps the tender oysters, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a bite, the taste of the sea bursts in the mouth. • Peanut soup: As a representative dessert, the sweet and soft peanut soup perfectly concludes the journey. 🚗【Transportation Tips】: Travel with ease, enjoy the journey🚗 • Arriving in Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport connects to many cities at home and abroad, and the high-speed train stations (Xiamen North Station, Xiamen Station) provide convenient access to the whole country. • City transportation: Xiamen's bus system is well-developed, BRT rapid transit is an efficient choice for touring the city; shared bicycles are available throughout the streets, perfect for short explorations; of course, taking a taxi or using Didi Chuxing is also very convenient. 📅【Itinerary Suggestions】: Four days and three nights, deeply experience the days and nights of Xiamen📅 • Day 1: Arrive in Xiamen, head straight to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street after checking into the hotel, and start the food exploration journey. • Day 2: Spend the whole day on Gulangyu, savor the charm of history, and return to the city at night to enjoy the nightlife of Zengcuo'an. • Day 3: Visit Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple in the morning, and head to Huandao Road for cycling in the afternoon to experience the seaside scenery. • Day 4: Visit Jimei School Village, feel the academic atmosphere and the beauty of Tan Kah Kee's architecture, return in the evening or continue to explore other niche attractions. Every trip is a purification of the soul, Xiamen, this city full of stories, is waiting to meet you in its unique way. Pack your bags, let's set off together to discover the extraordinary and beauty hidden in the everyday.JetsetExplorerX21
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Gulangyu is a good place to travel! The scenery is very good, there are many restaurants, there are a variety of food, the building is also very special, and the transportation is very convenient. Very literary island, many museums to visit, recommended!
Ctrip is very convenient to buy tickets, you can pick them up immediately. Unfortunately, foreign passports need to pick up paper tickets, but the information can be taken out immediately. This can't be done, it is not controlled by Trip.com.
Xiamen is really a city worth visiting. The scenery is beautiful and the transportation is very convenient. Zhongshan Road has many pedestrian streets, the buildings are also very distinctive, and there are various snacks. . Go to the beach at night, the sea breeze blows, very comfortable
The scenery on the island is good, the Lin Qiaozhi Museum is good, the Yueyue Garden where the giant statue of Zheng Chenggong is located is worth a visit ． There are so many people in the most beautiful corner. The photo is taken at personal speed. The angle is taken in advance. The food tastes good in the Mitsukoshi restaurant. The manager is very enthusiastic and pays the bill for a discount. Send a hand-painted map
Very worth visiting, it is worth buying. The price of the package is favorable, and all attractions can be visited. When I arrived at Sunlight Rock, it was already more than five o'clock in the afternoon, and there were not many tourists. There is a Sunlight Rock Temple and a Master of the Law Memorial Park. The most worth seeing is a towering granite, which is the highest point of Gulangyu Island, at an altitude of 92.7 meters. Because the top can only accommodate about 30 people, we need to queue up to go up. We arrived at the top of the rock after ten minutes of rowing. Under the sunset, the whole Gulangyu Island has a panoramic view. The red roofs of various small buildings scattered throughout the island, and the opposite side of the high-rise buildings in stark contrast.
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Gulangyu is a good place for recuperation, vacation and tourism! Not only is the current climate good, the scenery is beautiful, there are seas, mountains, ancient buildings of all countries, there are many churches, you can also listen to free concerts! On this island, the transportation of travelers is walking, very exercise! Every day, birds and flowers, the sound of the waves, it's so good...