[2025 Xiamen Attraction] Travel Guide for Yundang Inner Lake (Updated Jul)

Enjoy the warm winter sun! Check out this 6-day Quanzhou-Xiamen-Gulangyu Island travel guide to experience the Minnan culture and enjoy a heartwarming and relaxing trip! -- 🎉Travel Route: D1: Quanzhou Zhongshan Street Stroll along Quanzhou Zhongshan Street and feel the blend of ancient charm and modern atmosphere. D2: Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - West Street - Qingjing Mosque - Luoyang Bridge - Xunpu Village - Xunpu Village Flower Hairpin Experience Travel through cultural sites, from the tranquility of Kaiyuan Temple to the prosperity of West Street, the mystery of Qingjing Mosque, the simplicity of Luoyang Bridge, and finally the fun of flower hairpin experience in Xunpu Village. A day full of fun. D3: Gulangyu Island - Sunlight Rock Visit Gulangyu Island to experience the blend of island scenery and history, then climb Sunlight Rock to enjoy the panoramic view of the island. D4: Xiaodeng Island - Xiamen University - Lingling Circus City - Zhongyu Shijie Ocean Kingdom From the natural scenery of Xiaodeng Island to the academic atmosphere of Xiamen University, the wonderful performance of Lingling Circus City, and finally the mysterious underwater world of Zhongyu Shijie Ocean Kingdom. D5: Yundang Lake Stroll around the lake to enjoy the tranquility and comfort of Yundang Lake and the gift of nature. D6: Huaxin Road - Baijia Village Stroll along the old streets of Huaxin Road, then visit the ancient dwellings of Baijia Village to feel the history and the charm of life. -- Tips: 🚗 Airport Transportation: Quanzhou to Xiamen Airport is convenient, you can book a pick-up service in advance. 🏷️ Specialty Prices: Compare prices when buying specialties, you may find surprises in the shops on Gulangyu Island! 🎉 Customs: Respect local customs, experience Minnan culture, and feel the unique charm. 📸 Photo Spots: The corners and beaches of Gulangyu Island are beautiful photo spots, don't miss them! 👟 Dress Code: Xiamen has many slopes, wear comfortable shoes for walking and shopping. -- Quanzhou-Xiamen-Gulangyu Island, a three-city trip, enjoy the charm of the cities, may every step you take be a story, and take away full of memories and emotions! 🌸

1. Haiyue Resort Kid-Friendly Perks: ✅ Free mini train + Little Dolphin Playground + 3 swimming pools ✅ Underground passage directly to Huangcuo Beach (5-min walk for sand play) ✅ Best breakfast quality in Water Garden area, complete children's amenities Aging Woes: ❌ Musty smell alert! Outdated facilities like a 1990s guesthouse ❌ Pool area noise pollution, peak-season service collapse 🌆 Scenery Lovers·Choose Wisely 2. Conrad Xiamen Twin Towers Dominator: ✅ High-floor sea view rooms overlooking Gulangyu + Island Ring Road ✅ Walkable to Xiamen University/Shapowei Dealbreakers: ❌ Hygiene fails (leftover guest items!) ❌ Terrible breakfast, lounge resembles fast-food joint ❌ Front desk colder than Gulangyu typhoon 3. The LOHO Hotel Design Masterpiece: ✅ Wabi-sabi courtyard with stunning lightplay, Dyson + diptyque amenities ✅ Complimentary duo SPA meals, made-to-order Eggs Benedict Fatal Flaws: ❌ Remote location! 30+ min taxi to Gulangyu ❌ Service lottery - peak season promises may vanish 💰 Luxury Experience·Where Money Goes 4. Andaz Xiamen Nanyang Style Pinnacle: ✅ 31st-floor infinity pool overlooking Yundang Lake, JBL sound immersion ✅ Walk to MixC Mall, metro direct to ferry terminal View Betrayal: ❌ Base rooms face MixC AC units! ❌ Breakfast area crowded like rush-hour subway (only Shacha noodles shine) 5. Waldorf Astoria Palace Film Set: ✅ Instagrammable marble bathrooms, complimentary afternoon tea Luxury Flaws: ❌ Zero sea views! Residential outlook unworthy of price ❌ 1-hour breakfast queues, pool availability weather-dependent 🏖️ Vacationers·Insider Picks 6. Portman Seven Star Bay French Fairytale Castle: ✅ 7.9km private coastline, heated + infinity pools ✅ Bubble parties/crafts for all-day kid entertainment Dark Details: ❌ Pool closes at 19:30 sharp! ❌ "Sea view" rooms offer slit-like ocean glimpses 7. Renaissance Xiamen Sunrise-to-Sunset Views: ✅ Beach-access rooms, unobstructed balcony sea views Location Woes: ❌ Off-island remoteness! 40+ RMB taxi to downtown ❌ Faulty outlets/thin walls, icy front desk 🚇 Budget Smart Picks 8. Juncheng Hotel Tech Surprises: ✅ Tmall Genie-controlled curtains, smart bathroom ✅ Zhongshan Road hub, attractions within taxi minimum fare Sleep Sabotage: ❌ Paper-thin walls (hear upstairs snoring) ❌ Damp bedding like monsoon season 9. Hanting Backpacker's Blessing: ✅ Walkable to Zhongshan Road/Ba Market, smart toilet bonus Space Trauma: ❌ Requires acrobatics to open luggage ❌ Random musty smells/dead insects 📌 Xiamen Hotel Golden Rules 1. Family trips → Haiyue (full amenities), Portman (activities) 2. View chasers → Conrad (Twin Towers vista), Renaissance (beach access) 3. Design lovers → The LOHO (wabi-sabi), Andaz (Nanyang charm) 4. Red Alerts: Hygiene black holes: Conrad's leftovers, Hanting's bugs Location traps: The LOHO/Renaissance/Portman - avoid without cars! Fake sea views: Waldorf (none), Portman (peephole angles) > Pro Tips: > For convenience → Hanting/Juncheng at Zhongshan Road > For kids → Haiyue's Water Garden > Splurge → The LOHO's design or Andaz's sky pool > Conrad only worth coffee money for observation deck access!

In Fujian, admiring the rain is an elegant affair Watching raindrops kiss blossoms, veiling them in mist Watching rain caress emerald mountains, enhancing their grace Watching rain patter on bamboo studios, lulling people to sleep ... Behold Fujian's rain-kissed landscapes, ink-washed like poetry ☔️Xiamen's Yundang Lake On the west side of Xiamen Island lies a watery expanse resembling the city's sparkling eye—Yundang Lake. Once famed as one of Xiamen's "Eight Great Scenes" for its "Yundang Fishing Lights," it now unfolds as an ecological masterpiece. The drizzle adds a tender charm to the lake, inviting leisurely strolls. "Egret Isle veiled in fine rain, half-dreamed scenery through mist"—here, egrets soar and skim waves, hunting in lively groups, their wings splashing droplets... weaving a harmonious dance between humanity and nature. ☔️Putian's Jiuli Lake Post-rain Jiuli Lake brims with poetic romance. Tracing the steps of ancient literati, one might hear scholar Cai Xiang's verses: "How the towering peaks pierce the sky, merging wayfarers with drifting clouds. Peach blossoms mark no common path, leading faintly to the Nine Immortals." Further ahead, geographer Xu Xiake's admiration echoes: "Even Lushan's Three Cascades or Yandang's Dragon Waterfall pale before this mountain's perfection." Mist swirls on Tongxian Bridge, emerald screens like smoke—a fairyland revealed. Pavilions flicker through the rain, while carps dart playfully in crystal waters, painting a scene of "hazy mountains, wondrous rain." ☔️Wuyi Mountain 🌈Tianyou Peak: Wrapped in misty rain, Tianyou Peak exhales sweetness. The line "Cerulean skies await the drizzle, as I await you" lingers in the air—each droplet a brushstroke of ink-wash artistry. 🌈Swallow's Nest Eco-Tea Garden: Rain summons tea mountains into drifting clouds. Silver mists dance through leaves, polishing the greenery to luminous purity. 🌈Yaolu Village: Post-summer rain, Yaolu Village awakens under pastel murals—a storybook hamlet. Breathe deep the petrichor, listen to raindrops composing "pearls falling on jade plates" upon tiled roofs. ☔️Zhangzhou Ancient City Pattering rain kisses every red brick and slate of Zhangzhou's old quarters, softening the night. Under arcades, bustling lives unfold—a familiar, comforting vignette. ☔️Quanzhou's Alleys Rain falls gently here, polishing ancient houses to a glow. High walls, carved eaves—these lanes preserve history's patina, where time and weather weave new charm from faded glory. ☔️Fuzhou 🌈Three Lanes and Seven Alleys: Sudden rain scrubs the city poetic. Under oil-paper umbrellas, stone paths lead through ink-washed courtyards, where jasmine whispers Dai Wangshu's "Rain Alley." 🌈Shangxiahang: Cradled in liquid light, time turns tender here. Meander through rain-slicked lanes—"The prettiest isn't the rain, but the eaves where we once took shelter." #MaritimeSilkRoadStartingPoint #CharmingFujian #FujianTravel

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✨A super dreamy seafood-themed birthday party prepared by my partner🎉! It was really full of surprises. Completely satisfied my princess dream👸. 💐The scene was filled with flowers, each of which was gorgeous and beautiful. 🎈Balloon decorations add to the joyful atmosphere. The birthday card is also super cute. 🥳It makes me feel like I am the center of attention. 😎Unexpectedly, This is held at Dijingyuan where you need to verify your capital of 40 million yuan before viewing a house! ♥️In the past, I could only watch from afar. Now I have the opportunity to taste the delicious food here. 🐶It’s so dreamy. 👨‍🍳The chef here is a Michelin-starred chef from Shanghai. 👍The dishes are also Michelin standard. 🦞Super strict control of ingredients, The seafood is all freshly caught from the pond! 🥩【M12 Snowflake Naked Eye Box】 M12 Snowflake Rib Eye Box is served. The marble-like texture is amazing. Gently cut it open, and the tender and juicy beef will appear before your eyes. The rich oil melts in your mouth, bringing a rich and mellow aroma. 🐑【Yanchi Baicaotan Sheep】 The Baicaotan sheep from Yanci is truly the finest mutton. It has no smell of mutton, just pure deliciousness. The mutton is firm and elastic. The melt-in-the-mouth taste is intoxicating. Every piece of meat is full of the essence of nature. 🦀【Typhoon Shelter Pond Snow Crab】 The crab meat of the snow crab is plump, tender and distinct. The method of cooking crab meat in the Typhoon Shelter gives it a unique aroma. The garlicky and spicy flavors blend perfectly with the delicious crab meat. The crab shell is fried until golden and crispy, and it makes a "crunch" sound when you bite it. 🌟The overall environment is luxurious and elegant, providing butler-style service. 🥥It made me feel the meticulous care. 🍃While enjoying the night view of Yuandang Lake, 🌃It’s so relaxing to enjoy delicious food. 🎈Enjoy 5 hours of free parking when dining. 💕I have to say, dining here is such a pleasure. 🥰If you also want to hold an unforgettable birthday party 💖Be sure to come here and try it. Store name: K1 Yinyue Seafood Hotpot (Dijingyuan Store) Address: No. 5-10 Hubin South Road, Kingone Mall, Dijing Road #Dijingyuan #Business Banquet #Seafood Hotpot #Xiamen Banquet #Seafood Style #Xiamen Travel Guide #Xiamen Weekend Destinations #Xiamen Food #Xiamen Photography

📍𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 The romance of Xiamen is not only about the sea. Take a city walk in the wealthy area of ​​Siming on the island, stroll around Yuandang Lake and Bailuzhou, stroll through the Botanical Garden and Xiamen University, and feel the vitality of this city. Take two nights and three days to give yourself some time to relax. This trip is held at the 198-meter-high Kempinski Hotel Xiamen, located in the core area of ​​Xiamen city. The unique sailboat-shaped building looks like a "garden on the sea" and is quite magnificent from a distance. One side of the hotel faces the bustling city area, blending in with the atmosphere of Ludao life; the other side is adjacent to the beautiful Yundang Lake, enjoying the pleasant natural scenery. Staying in the "Premier Deluxe Lake View King Room" exudes a European sense of low-key luxury. The guest room design pays special attention to details, and the panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass windows are really pleasing. When the morning light is just breaking, you can open the curtains and look at the egrets dancing over the Yundang Lake. At that moment, time seems to stand still. As the hustle and bustle of life outside the window rises, the warmth in your heart also rises. Let me tell you about my mysterious love for Kempinski. It comes from the "ladies in red" that you can see when you step into the hotel lobby. They are always friendly, beautiful, generous and professional. They are familiar with the hotel facilities, equipment and services, and are well-versed in local cultural traditions and historical sites. In other words, Kempinski's "Lady in Red" is my reliable guide for traveling to other places😎 Hotel food service introduction: The lobby bar on the first floor is a real old money style. The huge high ceilings, crystal lamps, daylight rock paintings, egret pools, and sofa bar are all expensive European luxury items. Sit here and drink a cup of coffee and you can make a blockbuster movie in minutes. The cafe on the second floor and the open kitchen always make foodies excited and rush downstairs in the morning to enjoy a buffet breakfast with a rich variety of dishes. The Minnan specialty noodle soup, peanut soup, and shacha noodles taste just as good as those in the popular street market shops. Yuefu Chinese Restaurant on the third floor specializes in exquisite Cantonese cuisine and southern Fujian specialties. It has been open for nearly 12 years and is deeply loved by local diners. Its reputation and popularity are beyond my imagination. This can be seen from the fact that the hall was full when I dined there (on a weekday). In the new year, let us see the mountains, the rivers and the world together. Find yourself on the road.

There are several cafes along the lakeside with lake views, including Lyon and BASAO in Bailuzhou Park. This time, it is a newly opened coffee shop in Xiamen. It is located in a small floor of a residential building near the lake. The atmosphere of a community coffee shop and the lake view from the windows in the store attracted me when I first saw it. The store is designed in a courtyard style, with a lot of wooden decorations and chandeliers, which adds a lot of leisure interest. The afternoon sun shines through the shade of the trees, bringing warmth and comfort. Sitting at the gate of the courtyard, drinking coffee and chatting with a few good friends is just the right atmosphere for the beautiful scenery by the lake, and it is cozy and relaxing. Many people come here for the window seats, but it’s hard to wait for a good seat. If you come late, you can only sit inside the store. - CAI coffee 📍Address: Building 14, Zhenxing New Village, Hubin Middle Road, Siming District, Xiamen 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Exit 4 of Hubin Middle Road Station, then walk about 200 meters to reach the destination 🕙Business hours: 9:00-20:00 #Xiamen #Coffeeshop

🌟 Bailuzhou Park in Xiamen has a music fountain square, the Egret Goddess Statue, and a pigeon square. The park has Yundang Academy and is close to Xiamen Museum, making it a great place for leisure and entertainment. 🌟 Transportation: 1⃣ Public transport: Take bus No. 8, 15, 26, 27, 86, 87, 97, 758, 958, B3, etc. to Bailuzhou Station or Bailuzhou Park Station. 2⃣ Subway: Take Metro Line 2 to Jianye Road Station, Exit 1B, and transfer to a bus to the music fountain square. 🌟 Recommended routes: 1⃣ Daytime route: Enter from the south gate, visit the Egret Goddess Statue, and interact with pigeons on the lawn in front of the statue. Then go to the West Park and visit cultural attractions such as Yundang Academy and Sui'an Ancient Art Museum. Then stroll in the park, enjoy the natural scenery of Yundang Lake, and take a break at a lakeside cafe. 2⃣ Night route: Go directly to the music fountain square to enjoy the colorful music fountain and light show. During the Spring Festival, the music fountain and light show usually start at 19:30 every night, with four shows a day. 🌟 Food recommendations: 1⃣ In the park: There are some snack stalls and small shops where you can buy drinks, snacks, and simple fast food. 2⃣ Around the park: There are many restaurants near Hubin South Road and Bailuzhou Road, such as seafood restaurants, Fujian cuisine restaurants, and Western restaurants, where you can taste fresh seafood, authentic Minnan cuisine, and various delicacies. 🌟 Reminders: 1⃣ There are many tourists during the Spring Festival, so take care of your personal belongings, especially when watching the music fountain and light show, as the crowd is crowded, and beware of pickpockets. 2⃣ Follow the park rules, protect the environment, do not spit or litter, and visit the park in a civilized manner. 3⃣ When feeding pigeons, follow the instructions of the staff to avoid frightening the pigeons or being scratched by them. 4⃣ If you choose to consume in a cafe or restaurant in the park, check the prices and services to avoid disputes.

The bougainvillea grows very lush and looks very beautiful. It looks great whether viewed from a distance or up close. Both sides of the bridge are planted with bougainvillea, the colors are very bright. It’s beautiful to take photos here on a sunny day. Friends who are good at taking photos can come and check in. This place is located in Shangdu Lake in Siming District, Xiamen. There is an Egret Island in the lake with many egrets living in the trees. It is nice to come here for a stroll during the day or in the evening. The night view is also very beautiful, and many people come to take a walk by the lake.

Really impressed by this private kitchen!! It's on the shore of Yundang Lake! On the second floor of a coffee shop The environment is really high-end, the private room is very private! There is a separate bathroom, and you can also make tea. The service is also very good It is very suitable for business banquets, treating guests to dinner, and talking about business~ Their dishes are also very special, each dish is exquisite and delicious. I recommend the crayfish, crab and water chestnut meat pie, black truffle scallop claypot rice, etc. They are all super delicious, and the ingredients are fresh!! If you want to go, remember to make a reservation in advance! Chengyu Yan·Private Kitchen Customization 3-6 Yundang Road Villa

Yundang Lake, formerly known as Yundang Port, is located in the southwest of Xiamen Island. It was originally a bay connected to the sea and served as a terminal for Xiamen Port. Later, the sea was reclaimed for farmland and the West Dike from Fuyu to Dongdu was built. As a result, Xidang Port became an inland lake, Xidang Lake, with a water area of ​​1.7 square kilometers. "Yuandang Fishing Fires", one of Xiamen's "Eight Old Scenic Spots", refers to the brilliant night scene of Yuandang Harbor. Whenever the moon sets and the tide recedes, the fishing boats return to the harbor and the lights are on. The magnificent scene of "the river is full of fishing lights" is extremely beautiful! Go boating on the Xihu Lake and relax on Bailuzhou Island. In the quiet night, fishing lights are flickering, and everyone can smell the fragrance of tea. Because Xihu Lake is connected to the sea, the Xiamen Municipal Government built a sluice gate on the West Dike of Dongdu. Water is collected during high tide and discharged during low tide; a diversion dam is built to guide water circulation, making the water in Xihu Lake a lake of living water! The sluice gate on the west dike of Xidang Lake is opened and released twice a day. The gates are opened about 2 hours before the highest tide of the day. At this time, many sea fish will follow the tide into the Xihu Lake, and the egrets gathered here can feast on the delicious meal! The gate closing time is 2 hours after the highest tide level. It takes about 3 hours from the opening to the closing of the sluice gate. This period of time is the best time to photograph egrets. Don’t miss the opportunity! In addition, a 27-kilometer lakeside trail has been built along the banks of Yundang Lake, which is a great place for people to relax and take a walk. Parks adjacent to Yundang Lake include Bailuzhou Park, Nanhu Park, and many pocket parks. There are green trees, lush grass, singing birds and fragrant flowers, and it is a natural oxygen bar! In the center of the lake is a small island covered with green trees and mangroves, which is the habitat of egrets. There is a sculpture on the island...three egrets "singing with their necks bent towards the sky". Egrets sometimes chase, play and swim on the water; sometimes they fly into the sky, circle and flip. Rows and teams, some in the shape of a human or some in the shape of a single word, it is a spectacular sight! The herons flying in the sky are like little elves, flying freely. Agility is beauty; life lies in movement! Traditional Chinese

🌠Yuandang Lake, formerly known as Yuandang Port, is located in the southwest of Xiamen Island. It was originally a harbor, but later the sea was reclaimed and farmland was created, and Yuandang Port became an inland lake. The lake covers an area of ​​1.7 square kilometers, and the area around the lake is the political, financial and cultural center of Xiamen. 🌅Yuandang Lake runs across half of Xiamen Island and is home to Xiamen’s famous scenic spot, the White Egret Goddess. During the day, flocks of egrets roam on the lake, which is a beautiful sight. 💰Ticket price: free ⏳Play time: 1 hour 📍Detailed address: Intersection of Hubin South Road and Lujiang Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

On the edge of the beautiful Penghu Lake in Xiamen, there is a coffee street, where the environment is comfortable and elegant. There is a charcoal fire, the main grilled steak, Tomahawk steak, Angus steak, etc., it is unimaginable that in such an elegant restaurant, the skewer is unexpected. Is it an instant feeling to eat some skewers and drink some beer in such an environment? The one that must not be missed is the steak. Many people can choose the battle axe. Huge steaks, roasted and tender, tender and juicy, just a little bit of pepper, it is delicious. Tomahawk steaks are not only delicious, but the chef also carefully matches the asparagus, mushrooms and other side dishes. Angus boneless veal is even more stunning, the texture is firm, low-fat and juicy. When the knife is cut, the gravy of the fresh and rich pancreas is swarming out, and the fleshy fiber is delicate. The entrance is broken and the meat is sweet. The soup here is actually quite good. The borscht and mushroom soup seem to have become a mix of steaks. The taste is rich and delicious, which is why many people like it. Roasted pork belly, roast beef, bacon quail egg, etc. Each string tastes like a good one. It makes people eat the string of food, and the skewers are quite large.