Xiamen Leisure Walk Between Mountains and Sea｜Collecting Sweetness from Mountains and Sea

Xiamen’s vitality overflows when walking between the mountains and the sea～🌊​ Dongping Mountain Meihai Ridge・Flower Path Hiking​ A hiking trail wilder than a park! Bougainvillea climbs beside the stone steps, with pink and purple petals forming a "flower curtain." When the wind blows, "flower rain" falls on your shoulders🌸 When tired, sit on a viewing rock, buy a bag of freshly peeled dried mango, chew the sweet and sour fruit with a fragrant aroma, and watch the distant view where Xiamen cityscape and the sea merge. Clouds float like cotton in the blue sky. Occasionally, a mountain breeze carries the scent of grass and trees, making every breath lighter. The photos of the flower path taken on your phone don’t even need filters～​ Zengcuoan Ancient Houses Cluster・Old Courtyard Exploration​ Corners more flavorful than the main street! Red brick ancient houses are covered with green ivy, copper rings on wooden doors gleam with an old shine. Push open the creaky door, and old rattan chairs are placed in the courtyard🌿 Handmade shops renovated from ancient houses, where the owner teaches Minnan paper cutting. Cutting a small fish to hang on your bag is super unique. Passing by an ancient house tea stall, order a cup of old tea served in a porcelain cup with amber tea soup. Take a sip and feel the sweet aftertaste in your throat while listening to the grandma say, "This house is over a hundred years old," full of the warmth of time～​ Bashi Ajie Five-Spice Rolls・Fresh Bites at the Alley Entrance​ A super fragrant snack midway through the hike! The oil fryer "sizzles" frying five-spice rolls, with golden crispy skin. Bite open to find lean meat and water chestnut bits inside. Dip in sweet and spicy sauce, so fresh you’ll stomp your feet🥢 Pair it with a cup of freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, sweet and refreshing to cut the grease. Squatting at the alley entrance eating, watch grandmas carrying vegetable baskets pass by, smiling and asking, "Is it tasty?" The lively atmosphere is full of sweet warmth～​ Yefengzhai Seaside Trail・Romantic Viewing Walk​ A super healing seaside path at the end of the hike! The wooden boardwalk hugs the beach, waves crash on the rocks with a "whoosh" sound. Barefoot on warm sand, fine grains slip through your fingers🌬️ Buy a coconut egg, scoop out the snowy white coconut meat to eat. The coconut fragrance blends with the sea breeze. In the distance, surfers ride the waves, their colorful wetsuits fluttering like little flags on the sea. At dusk, the sunset dyes the trail orange, even the shadows turn gentle～​ 💡Leisure Walk Tips​ Wear non-slip hiking shoes! Mountain stone steps can be slippery sometimes～Bring a small backpack! Very convenient for snacks and water～Five-spice rolls should be eaten freshly fried; they get soft when cold～​ The charm of Xiamen is not in rushed check-ins, but in the brilliance of the flower path, the warmth of ancient houses, and the freshness by the sea. Walking like this is how you truly grasp the vibrant and fragrant life of Xiamen～💫