Xiamen's Ultimate Guide is Here

🌊 Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions in Xiamen 1️⃣ Gulangyu Island - 📍 Recommended route: Sanqiutian Pier → Most Beautiful Corner → Sunny Wall → Shuzhuang Garden → Sunlight Rock (best spot for sunset) - 🚢 **Ferry ticket tip**: Buy a 35 RMB round-trip ticket in advance on the "Xiamen Ferry" WeChat official account, don’t trust scalpers! - 📸 **Photo spots**: Bishan Cave graffiti wall, Lijiazhuang rooftop (less crowded and scenic) 2️⃣ **Shapowei** - 🎨 **Artistic activities**: Take photos at the Rainbow Wall in the Art West District + fishing boats at Beifeng Dock + trendy cafes (like "Fanzheng") - 🍔 **Food surprise**: Have Japanese cuisine at "Midnight Canteen Jianshi" in the evening for a great atmosphere 3️⃣ **Huan Dao Road Cycling** - 🚴 **Route**: Baicheng Beach → Music Square → Huangcuo Beach (less crowded and clear water) - 🌅 **Sunrise recommendation**: Huangcuo Beach or Guanyinshan Beach, perfect for photos with fewer people! 4️⃣ **Botanical Garden** - 🌵 **Must-visit**: Succulent area + Rainforest World (misting times 9:30-11:30 / 14:30-16:30) - 💡 **Time-saving tip**: Enter from the west gate! 10 RMB sightseeing bus goes directly to the core area 5️⃣ **Jimei School Village** - 🚇 **Transport**: Take Metro Line 1 to experience the "Spirited Away" sea train (from Gaoqi Station to Jimei School Village section) - 📚 **Cultural spots**: Jiageng Architecture Complex + Dragon Boat Pond + Shigu Road Snack Street --- 🍜 Xiamen Food Map 🔥 【Bashi Market】 - ✅ Must-try: Ajie Five-Spice, Zhong Lijun Manjian Cake, Huiyuan Bakery Fried Bread 🍧 【Zhongshan Road】 - Yuehua Shacha Noodles (old brand) - Haoxiang Pork Skewers (cash only!) - Sibei Peanut Soup (chilled version is very refreshing) 🍰 【Dessert Lovers】 - Gulangyu: Green Train Puff Pastry - Shapowei: Liangfang (Taro Mud Gem Cake) 📅 Recommended 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary Day 1: Gulangyu Island → Zhongshan Road Night Snacks Day 2: Botanical Garden → Bell Drum Cableway → Shapowei → Huan Dao Road Cycling **Day 3**: Jimei School Village → Sea Metro → Return trip --- 📸 Best Photo Spots - Bay Park "Miyazaki-style hillside" - Guanyinshan "Late-night bar" Japanese-style street - Huaxin Road "Xiamen Small Western-style Houses" vintage corners