Xiamen Xiacuo Leisure｜Hidden Coffee and Softness

In Xiamen, softness unfolds as you sit in an ancient house, bringing leisure and sweetness～☕​ Jimei Dasha Ancient House Coffee・Leisure in the House​ A place with more charm than commercial district cafes! Red brick walls of the ancient house are covered with green ivy, the wooden door creaks “creak” as it opens, old rattan chairs are placed in the courtyard🌿 Order a “Ancient House Latte,” with osmanthus petals sprinkled on the milk foam, each sip is warm and mellow. Sitting by the window watching elderly folks slowly walk through the alley, carrying freshly bought groceries, occasionally a cat curls up napping by your feet, even the coffee cools slower than usual. Take a photo of the ancient house and coffee together, full of peaceful moments～​ Wuyuan Bay Wetland Birdwatching Platform・Seeking Softness in Nature​ A quieter ecological spot than a park! The wooden boardwalk winds through the reed marshes, through the binoculars you can see egrets pecking fish, their wings skimming the water splashing silver🦢 Find a birdwatching bench to sit on, buy a bag of freshly baked multigrain cookies, bite into the crisp fragrance, listen to the reeds rustling in the wind. Occasionally a heron stands in the middle of the water, like a frozen ink painting, set your phone to silent to take bird photos, afraid to disturb this moment of tranquility, even your breathing slows down～​ Bashi Old Alley Handmade Leather Shop・Fun in Handcrafting​ A healing little shop hidden at the end of the alley! The scent of leather mixed with waxed thread, the owner teaches you to make a small wallet, fingers pinching needle and thread slowly sewing🧵 Choose a piece of light brown leather, hammer your initials on it, full of accomplishment. Put the finished wallet in your pocket, soft to the touch, the owner smiles and says “the longer you use it, the more character it gains,” even the wax oil on your fingers carries the warmth of handmade work, this little item is very meaningful～​ Neicuo’ao Road, Gulangyu Island・Slow Walk to Find Sweetness​ A quieter alley than the main street! Old house windowsills are decorated with bougainvillea, petals fall on your shoulders when the wind blows🌸 Passing by a traditional dessert shop, order a bowl of red bean soup, the dense red beans wrapped in brown sugar aroma, warm and comforting. Sitting on a stone block at the alley entrance eating, watching tourists slowly take photos, hearing piano music from afar, even time seems stretched out, this unhurried way of strolling truly reveals Xiamen’s gentleness～​ 💡Leisure Tips​ Wear light-colored clothes! Photos in ancient houses look softer～Bring binoculars for birdwatching! Easier to see the birds clearly～Choose soft leather for handmade goods! More comfortable to touch～​ The charm of Xiamen is not in rushed check-ins, but in the leisure of ancient houses, the softness of wetlands, and the sweetness of handmade crafts. Strolling like this is how you truly catch Xiamen’s slow time～💫