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Xiamen City walk from ancient temples to romantic island day trip route

🔷 Just back from Xiamen, this city known as the 'Garden on the Sea' is really worth your Nth visit, and this classic day trip route that has been tested is a must-keep‼️ 👣 Route: Nanputuo Temple➡️Xiamen University➡️Shapowei➡️Yanwu Bridge➡️Gulangyu Island 1⃣️ Nanputuo Temple The first stop in the morning, the thousand-year-old Nanputuo Temple, with its towering ancient trees and swirling incense, don't forget to ask for a peace talisman~ Climb up to Wulao Peak, and take in the beautiful city view. Remember to take a deep breath, full of positive energy~ 2⃣️Xiamen University Head down the mountain straight to the neighboring Xiamen University, reputed as 'China's most beautiful campus' and it's not just an empty title~ The graffiti wall of Furong Tunnel, the tranquil Furong Lake, and the library rich in collections, every corner can produce a literary masterpiece~ Remember to book your campus visit 7 days in advance~ 3⃣️ Shapowei This is a dreamy place where the old Xiamen style and modern artistic atmosphere intertwine, a harbor corner where time slows down. Starting from Xiamen University, stroll to Cat Street to experience the fun of cat culture, then head to the Art West District to explore creative spaces. The walls here are decorated with graffiti, and every shop exudes a unique design sense~ 4⃣️ Yanwu Bridge Viewing Platform Walk through University Road, along the coast to Yanwu Bridge, where the viewing platform seems to float above the sea, and is the best spot to view the Xiamen Twin Towers~ 5⃣️ Gulangyu Island Catch the ferry to Gulangyu Island in the afterglow of the sunset. The European-style architecture and ancient banyan trees on the island complement each other, and every step is a view. Don't miss the snacks on Longtou Road, visit Shuzhuang Garden, look for the statue of Zheng Chenggong, every brick and tile tells a story. Don't forget to wait for the sunset by the sea, at that moment, you will understand why it is called 'The Island of Music'~ 😋 Food Recommendations 📍 Chinese lunch is recommended at Shapowei, dinner at Gulangyu ✅ Satay Noodles - Silly Satay Noodles are the most famous in Xiamen, known for their unique satay sauce and rich selection of ingredients, fragrant and rich, a good choice for breakfast or late-night snack~ ✅ Ginger Duck - Ginger Duck is a must-try classic, stewed with old ginger and rice wine, the meat is tender and the flavor is rich, nourishing and delicious~ ✅ Tusan Dong - This is a distinctive Xiamen snack, made from sea worms boiled and cooled to solidify, with a Q-elastic texture, served with garlic sauce, cool and refreshing~ ✅ Oyster Omelette - Also known as 'Oyster Pancake', made with fresh oysters, sweet potato flour, eggs, and other ingredients mixed and fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a representative snack of the seaside city~ ✅ Fried Pork with Vinegar - Pork strips are coated with a specially made vinegar-flavored batter and fried, with a moderate sweet and sour taste, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a favorite dish of Xiamen people to accompany drinks~ ✅ Mianxian Hu - Made with thin noodles as the main ingredient, added with seafood, pork, and other ingredients to make a thick soup, light yet delicious, a warm breakfast choice for the stomach~ ✅ Roasted Meat Zongzi - Xiamen's zongzi varieties are numerous, and the Roasted Meat Zongzi is famous for its fragrant soft glutinous rice and rich ingredients (such as pork belly, mushrooms, shrimp, etc.)~
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Posted: Jun 21, 2024
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