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Emma Johnson$1Singapore

A hotel like this in Xiamen is absolutely stunning!! Fairmont Aviation, once you stay, you won’t want to leave

🔥 Oh my god! I found the "Aviation-themed palace in the clouds" in Xiamen!! (Almost dropped my phone) Opening the window reveals the endless blue of sea and sky, and beneath my feet is a cool design simulating a cockpit — this Fairmont Aviation hotel hidden in the heart of Wuyuan Bay made my wild dream of "sleeping in a plane while watching the sea" come true! ✈️🌊 ------ 📍Location & Transportation: Step right into the "sea, land, and air triathlon vacation zone" The hotel stands proudly at the center of Wuyuan Bay, just minutes by car from Xiamen Gaoqi Airport! The moment you exit the highway, you’re greeted by a "symphony of sea, land, and air" — to the left is the shimmering Wuyuan Bay, to the right is a helicopter helipad (really flies!), and even the air carries a faint scent of aviation fuel (don’t worry, it’s very classy!), making this aviation fan’s heart race up to 120 bpm on the spot~ 🚗💨 🛋️Room Core Design: Stay in the "future cockpit" The moment I opened the door, my pupils dilated — the entire room is a 1:1 replica of a plane’s first-class cabin! Curved LED screens simulate window views of clouds and sea, a smart control panel adjusts the "flight mode" lighting, and even the bathroom mirror is embedded with navigation instruments! The best part is the balcony: a lounge chair + 360° panoramic bay view, watching sailboats cut through the blue waves by day and counting the light trails of planes taking off and landing by night. This former insomniac soaked in the hotel’s special "flight attendant-style" lavender bath and fell asleep instantly until dawn~ 🛁✨ 🌉Surrounding Environment: Treat Wuyuan Bay as your private backyard The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk to Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park! The 5-km boardwalk is perfect for morning runs or cycling, where you’ll meet a family of black swans (super friendly!); in the evening, head to the music plaza to listen to waves paired with piano music. The hotel thoughtfully prepares aviation-themed picnic baskets (including airplane-shaped cookies!); on the way back late at night, look up to see the dazzling lights of the Xiamen Eye Ferris wheel, like a diamond crown on the night sky~ 🎡🌌 💡Tips (learned the hard way): 1️⃣ Book the "Captain’s Suite" in advance! The bathroom has a simulated flight button that plays engine sounds when pressed (super immersive!) 🛫 2️⃣ Bring sunscreen! The bay-view terrace is perfect for photos but the UV rays will "sneak attack" your face~ 🌞 3️⃣ You must try the aviation meals! The hotel restaurant serves meals to airplane standards, low-calorie and delicious, even flight attendants come to learn! 🍽️✈️ 🎉Final blow (soul-searching question): This hotel taught me that true vacation is turning your passion into everyday life. Now the question is: would you rather soak in the "cockpit" bathtub watching the sea, or go bike riding chasing black swans first? (See you in the comments! Over a hundred likes and next time I’ll unlock more aviation secrets for you! 👇💙)
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Posted: Sep 19, 2025
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