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🌴Xiamen, a romantic seaside adventure | Complete guide Hey guys👋, who can resist a romantic encounter in a seaside city? Xiamen, a city full of artistic atmosphere and tropical charm, is definitely a hidden gem on your travel list! Follow this guide to explore Xiamen in depth! Preparation ● Documents: ID card, student ID (discounts available). ● Clothing: Xiamen has a warm climate, even in winter it’s not too cold. Bring light jackets, short sleeves, and shorts. In summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun with sun-protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses. ● Others: umbrella, power bank, common medications. Transportation Guide External Transportation ● Airplane: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, close to the city center with convenient transport. ● Train: Xiamen has Xiamen Station and Xiamen North Station; choose the station that fits your itinerary. Internal Transportation ● Bus: extensive routes, affordable prices. ● Metro: convenient and fast, reaching most attractions. ● Shared bikes: ride a shared bike through Xiamen’s streets, feel the sea breeze, a unique experience. Accommodation Suggestions ● Zengcuoan: lots of food options, convenient transportation, close to the seaside, and you can take a walk by the sea at night. ● Zhongshan Road: Xiamen’s busiest commercial street, with complete facilities nearby, very convenient for shopping and dining. ● Gulangyu Island: if you want to experience the island’s tranquility, you can stay on Gulangyu, but prices are relatively higher. Food Recommendations😋 Snacks ● Satay noodles: rich satay sauce broth with various seafood, meats, and vegetables, unique flavor. Recommended: Satay noodles at 1980 Roast Meat Zongzi Shop. ● Tusun jelly: despite the strange name, it has a chewy texture and tastes great with garlic sauce and mustard. ● Oyster omelette: fresh oysters wrapped in egg and starch, crispy outside and tender inside. Restaurants ● Lin’s Minnan Cuisine: authentic Minnan flavors with a nice environment. Must-try dishes: ginger duck, Minnan vinegar pork. ● Shuyou Seafood Restaurant: fresh seafood, wide variety, reasonable prices. Attractions🎈 Gulangyu Island🌊 ● Sunlight Rock: the highest point on Gulangyu, offering panoramic views of the island and Xiamen city. Recommended to go early in the morning to avoid crowds. ● Shuzhuang Garden: a perfect blend of Jiangnan garden style and seaside scenery, also home to a piano museum. Music lovers don’t miss it. ● Organ Museum: houses one of the world’s largest pipe organs, letting you experience the charm of music. Nanputuo Temple ● A thousand-year-old ancient temple with solemn architecture. Here you can feel the profound Buddhist culture and enjoy vegetarian meals. Xiamen University ● Furong Lake: clear water surrounded by lush trees, a great spot for photos. ● Furong Tunnel: China’s most artistic tunnel, filled with creative student graffiti. Zengcuoan ● A representative snack street with a dazzling variety of food. At night, Zengcuoan is brightly lit and lively. Huandao Road ● A coastal road; rent a bike to ride along while enjoying the sea view and feeling the sea breeze. Itinerary Day 1 ● Morning: Arrive in Xiamen, check into a hotel near Zengcuoan, rest a bit. ● Noon: Taste various snacks in Zengcuoan. ● Afternoon: Head to Huandao Road, rent a bike and ride while enjoying the sea view. ● Evening: Have dinner in Zengcuoan, then take a walk by the sea. Day 2 ● Morning: Take a boat to Gulangyu Island, visit Sunlight Rock. ● Noon: Dine at a restaurant on Gulangyu. ● Afternoon: Visit Shuzhuang Garden and the Organ Museum. ● Evening: Enjoy the night view by the sea on Gulangyu and try local specialty desserts. Day 3 ● Morning: Visit Nanputuo Temple. ● Noon: Have vegetarian meals at Nanputuo Temple. ● Afternoon: Enter Xiamen University, tour Furong Lake and Furong Tunnel. ● Evening: Stroll along Zhongshan Road and enjoy the food. Day 4 ● Morning: Free time for shopping or relaxing in a café. ● Noon: Dine at a restaurant in the city. ● Afternoon: Pack up and prepare to leave. Notes ● Boat tickets to Gulangyu need to be booked in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons. ● Xiamen University requires advance reservation for visits, with daily visitor limits. ● Xiamen has strong UV rays, be sure to take sun protection measures. Guys, pack your bags and start this romantic Xiamen journey! Remember to share your travel stories in the comments 🥰!
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