[2025 Xiamen Stay] Travel Guide for Tangtao Yard Hostel (Xiamen Gulangyu Fuxing Castle) (Updated Jun)

Xiamen 3-Day Tour Guide, Great Itinerary! 📍Itinerary On the first day, you can visit Gulangyu Island, admire the international architecture, and climb Sunlight Rock. On the second day, visit Xiamen Botanical Garden and the Zhonggu Cableway, and in the evening, go to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street to enjoy the local cuisine. On the third day, visit Nanputuo Temple in the morning, cycle along the Island Ring Road in the afternoon, and check in at Zengcuoan. 📍Recommended Attractions Gulangyu Island: Known as the "International Architecture Expo", you can stroll and admire the architecture of various countries and climb Sunlight Rock to overlook the entire island and the beautiful scenery of Xiamen city. Xiamen Botanical Garden: The rainforest world in the garden is incredibly beautiful, and the succulent plant area has a variety of unique cacti and succulents. Zhonggu Cableway: Overlook the panoramic view of Xiamen from a high altitude, and enjoy the urban scenery and the mountain and sea views. Zengcuoan: There are many unique shops and food stalls here, making it a great place to experience Xiamen's artistic atmosphere and food culture. Island Ring Road: Suitable for cycling or walking, you can enjoy the beautiful sea views, beaches, and cityscapes along the way. Nanputuo Temple: A nationally renowned Buddhist temple with magnificent architecture. You can also taste the award-winning vegetarian dishes and biscuits. 📍Food Recommendations Satay Noodles: The unique satay sauce is paired with various ingredients, such as duck gizzard, squid, and lean meat, resulting in a rich and delicious flavor. Ginger Duck: Slow-cooked using a traditional method, the duck meat is tender and fragrant, with rich juices. The spicy aroma of ginger slices blends perfectly with the rich aroma of duck meat. Peanut Worms Jelly: The chewy peanut worms jelly is served with garlic sauce, pickled radish, and coriander, offering a cool, sweet, and sour taste. Oyster Omelet: Fresh oysters are coated with sweet potato flour and egg liquid and then fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with sweet and spicy sauce, it is incredibly delicious. Roasted Pork Zongzi: Filled with ingredients such as mushrooms, pork belly, dried shrimp, chestnuts, and salted egg yolk, the fragrant and sticky glutinous rice wraps the savory filling, creating a rich and flavorful experience. 📍Accommodation Options Luxury: Xiamen Seven Stars Hotel, with elegant new Chinese architectural style; Conrad Xiamen, located in the twin towers, overlooking the city's beautiful scenery. Family-friendly: Xiamen Haoyue Villa Hotel, with a variety of family facilities; Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen, with a rich children's play area and close to the beach. Budget-friendly: You can choose chain hotels such as 7 Days Inn and Home Inn, which are affordable and usually conveniently located. Characteristic B&Bs: There are many B&Bs on Gulangyu Island that have been converted from old villas, such as Gulangyu Yangtaoyuanzi Fuxing Gubao B&B, full of retro charm.

【Introduction】: A century-old villa of a Taiwanese tycoon located in the affluent area of Fuxing Road, Gulangyu Island. 🏨【Address】: The largest affluent area on Gulangyu Island: Fuxing Road. 🌆【Decor Style】: Independent old villa with a large front and back yard, vintage style. 🛏【Room Types/Layout】: King bed, twin beds, family room, tatami room. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: From the Cruise Center Terminal to Sanqiutian, then a 15-minute walk (located in the affluent area of Gulangyu Island). 🏨【Check-in Method】: ID card required. ⛺【Activities】: Afternoon tea in the courtyard, café, night bar, tea brewing, chatting. 🍩【Restaurant Features】: An 8-minute walk to Gulangyu Island's snack street, a food haven. 🏬【Nearby Attractions】: A 2-minute walk to the beach, 8 minutes to the shopping street, and within 15 minutes to Sunlight Rock, Haoyue Garden, and other attractions. 💴【Average Cost】: 200-500 per person. 🧡【Tips】: The villa offers a 'Private Butler Service'. Upon arrival, you will receive a hand-drawn map, and the butler will introduce you to the authentic 'eat, drink, and play' spots on Gulangyu Island. Your enjoyment is guaranteed by the butler.

Experience the century-old history of Gulangyu.🦢🦢 Starfruit Courtyard Hotel | Experience the century-old history of Gulangyu Starfruit Courtyard Hotel (Gulangyu Revival Castle Branch) greets you with a familiar old ship wood bar setup in the front courtyard, 🎇🎇 where the owner still integrates contemporary design, 👍👍 art, and culture into the hotel's decoration, Staying here, you will come into close contact with original ship wood furniture, art installations, oil paintings, and photography works🍄🍄. Walking through the wide archway paved with old Indonesian floral tiles, and ascending the steps, a delightful surprise awaits in the backyard halfway up the hill! Two century-old longan trees spread their wing-like branches to create a secret garden for you🌹🌹🌹. This exclusive garden for hotel guests is adjacent to the famous villa 'Ronggu', offering a distant view of Sunlight Rock🌅🌅. In the 200-square-meter private courtyard🏫, under the trees or in the pavilion, facing the gentle sea breeze🌀🌀, enjoy a moment of solitude, a drink for two, or a candlelit night chat with a few close friends. After taking in the scenery along the way🌀🌀, the hustle and bustle fade away, and time seems to stand still. The guest rooms are a key focus for every traveler's rest during their journey, with castle-style rooms🏩 equipped with high-quality amenities, such as American York central air conditioning, 24-hour central hot water💦💦💦, and the Serta mattresses also chosen by the Starwood Sheraton hotels.🌲🌲🌲 Starfruit Courtyard Hotel (Gulangyu Revival Castle Branch)