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AARON HOLTUnited States

A heartwarming guide to traveling to Xiamen, Gulangyu and Quanzhou in winter

In the warm winter sun, the five-day tour of Xiamen-Gulangyu-Quanzhou is here! A super detailed guide to help you travel around the three places without any pitfalls! Save it quickly~ 🏞️Route suggestion: Day 1: Lujiang Road Walk along Lujiang Road and feel the seaside style and unique charm of Xiamen. Day 2: Gulangyu Island->Shuzhuang Garden Explore the music and architecture of Gulangyu Island, then visit Shuzhuang Garden to appreciate the beauty of classical gardens. Day 3: Luoyang Bridge->Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple->East and West Pagodas->West Street->Xiapu Village->Luojia Temple Travel through history, from the ancient Luoyang Bridge to the tranquility of Kaiyuan Temple, and then to the bustling West Street, and feel the cultural heritage of Quanzhou. Day 4: Qingyuan Mountain->Quanzhou Shaolin Temple->Quanzhou Puppet Theater Climb Qingyuan Mountain, experience Quanzhou martial arts and puppetry, and appreciate the intangible cultural heritage. Day 5: Farewell to Quanzhou The wonderful journey ended, and we were taken to the airport by a special car, returning home with full of memories. 🏠 Some tips: * Food: Xiamen Shacha noodles and seafood barbecue are must-try 🍜🦞, Quanzhou peanut soup and garlic sticks are delicious and affordable 🥜🍪. * Specialty prices: Quanzhou specialties such as onion oil, orange cake, etc. are affordable and suitable as souvenirs🎁. * December climate: Xiamen has a moderate temperature in December, but you need to keep warm. The wind may be a little strong along the coast, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket🧥. * Customs and people: Gulangyu has a strong music atmosphere, where you can experience the charm of the island of music 🎶; Quanzhou has an inclusive culture, where you can experience diverse religious cultures 🕍. Xiamen-Gulangyu-Quanzhou, each place has its own unique charm waiting for you to explore, don’t forget to leave your travel footprints! 🌟
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Posted: Dec 12, 2024
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