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1. Recommended itinerary Three-day tour: ♥️Day 1: Gulangyu Island - Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street ☀️Morning: Take a boat to Gulangyu Island, visit Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, Haoyue Garden and other attractions, and feel the literature and romance of Gulangyu Island. ☀️Afternoon: Stroll along Longtou Road Commercial Street, taste local snacks, and buy souvenirs. 🌙In the evening: Return to Xiamen Island, stroll along Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, feel the charm of the arcade buildings, and taste authentic southern Fujian cuisine. ♥️Day 2: Nanputuo Temple - Xiamen University - Shapowei - Huandao Road ☀️Morning: Visit Nanputuo Temple and feel the solemnity and majesty of Buddhist culture. ☀️Afternoon: Stroll around Xiamen University, enjoy the beautiful campus and feel the strong academic atmosphere. 🌞In the evening: Go to Shapowei West Art District to feel the literary atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful sunset. 🌙In the evening: Cycle along the Ring Island Road and feel the sea breeze on your face. ♥️Day 3: Jimei School Village - Zengcuo'an ☀️Morning: Go to Jimei University Village, visit Tan Kah Kee’s former residence, Aoyuan and other attractions, and feel the greatness of Tan Kah Kee’s spirit. ☀️Afternoon: Go to Zengcuo'an to experience the fishing village culture, taste seafood delicacies, and experience the literary and artistic petty bourgeoisie life. Five-day tour: Based on the three-day tour, you can add the following itinerary: ♥️Day 4: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town - Tianluokeng Tulou Group ♥️Go to Nanjing, visit Yunshuiyao Ancient Town, and feel the tranquility and leisure of the ancient town. ♥️Visit the Tianluokeng Tulou complex and experience the unique charm of Hakka culture. ♥️Day 5: Volcano Island Natural Ecological Scenic Area - Return to Xiamen ♥️Go to Zhangzhou, visit the Volcano Island Natural Ecological Scenic Area, and feel the wonders of nature. ♥️Return to Xiamen in the afternoon and have free time according to schedule. 2. Transportation Guide ✈️Airplane: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is about 10 kilometers away from the city center, with convenient transportation. 🚞Train: Xiamen Station and Xiamen North Station are the main railway stations, with numerous high-speed trains. City transportation: 🚌Bus, 🚉Metro, 🚗Taxis, shared bicycles and other means of transportation are complete, making travel convenient. 3. Food Recommendations ♥️Shacha noodles: A specialty snack in Xiamen with rich soup and abundant ingredients. ♥️Oyster omelette: fresh and delicious, it is one of the favorite home-cooked dishes of Xiamen people. ♥️Earth bamboo shoot jelly: crystal clear and chewy, it is a special snack unique to Xiamen. ♥️Ginger Duck: It has a fragrant aroma and tender meat, and is a traditional specialty of Xiamen. ♥️Roasted pork dumplings: rich in fillings and delicious in taste, it is a must-eat delicacy for Xiamen people during the Dragon Boat Festival. 4. Accommodation Recommendations ♥️Gulangyu Island: There are many unique homestays on the island where you can experience the life of local people. ♥️Near Zhongshan Road: convenient transportation, many shopping and dining options. ♥️Zengcuoan: Literary and petty bourgeoisie, suitable for young people to live in. ♥️Along the Ring Road: Sea view rooms have a wide view and beautiful environment. 5. Travel Tips ♥️Xiamen has a mild climate, but the sun is strong in summer, so you should pay attention to sun protection. ♥️Gulangyu Island implements tourist flow restrictions, it is recommended to book boat tickets in advance. ♥️The Xiamen dialect is Minnan dialect, but Mandarin is widely used and communication is barrier-free. ♥️Xiamen is a civilized tourist city. Please protect the environment and travel in a civilized manner.
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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