5-Day Ultimate Guide to Zhangzhou and Xiamen You’ll Regret Missing

Hey guys! Here’s a super hassle-free 5-day guide for Zhangzhou and Xiamen! Feel the youthful vibe at Xiamen University, have fun catching little crabs on the tidal flats, choose between the Zhonggu Cableway or climbing the Tulou buildings, and easily explore both places. Save this treasure trove of tips now! / Highlights below 👇, scroll down to discover more~ / 🌈 Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in Xiamen ➜ 24H private car airport/station pickup 🚗 ➜ Check into a 5-star hotel on the island 💒 ➜ Free time (recommend Zhongshan Road city walk to soak in Xiamen’s artistic vibe 🎨) 🌟 First time in Xiamen? Enjoy the comfort of a 5-star hotel and stroll Zhongshan Road to start your relaxing journey. DAY 2: Hegui Lou -> Yunshuiyao Scenic Area -> Zhangzhou Ancient City 🏯 Visit Hegui Lou, wander through Yunshuiyao, and experience the charming ancient city atmosphere of Zhangzhou. DAY 3: Gulangyu Island -> Shuzhuang Garden 🏝️ Explore Gulangyu Island, visit Shuzhuang Garden, and enjoy the island’s romance and tranquility 🌊. DAY 4: Nanputuo Temple -> Xiamen University (campus visit) -> Huandao Road -> Jimei School Village -> Xiamen Botanical Garden -> Zhonggu Cableway (choose one experience) 🙏 Pilgrimage to Nanputuo Temple, campus visit at Xiamen University to feel the academic atmosphere, bike along Huandao Road, stroll Jimei School Village, explore the Botanical Garden, and pick either the Zhonggu Cableway or Tulou climbing for nonstop excitement! DAY 5: Free time in the city ➜ 24H private car airport/station drop-off 🤵 🛫 Enjoy your last moments in Xiamen with free city activities, full concierge service online, and private car to the airport/station to end your wonderful Zhangzhou and Xiamen trip 💖. / Notes: 👇 1️⃣ Customs: People in Zhangzhou love tea 🍵, so try some tea before ordering in shops to experience the slow Minnan lifestyle~ 2️⃣ Airport transport: From Xiamen Gaoqi Airport to the city, choose the subway 🚇 or ride-hailing to avoid rush hours and save time! 3️⃣ Photo spots: Wear a solid color long dress for great shots at Zhangzhou Volcano Island 🌋; lines form at Gulangyu Island’s corner walls in Xiamen, so go early! 4️⃣ Food tips: Add honey 🍯 to Zhangzhou’s Four Fruit Soup for extra sweetness; choose traditional style for Xiamen’s Satay Noodles for a richer broth! 5️⃣ Weather reminder: Both places are coastal 🌊 with big temperature differences between morning and night, bring a light jacket + sunscreen, and sunny days make photos clearer! / Tap the card below to unlock more travel essentials suggestions~