[2025 Xiamen Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiamen Botanical Garden (Updated May)

Guys, Xiamen is a city that you will never get tired of visiting! Especially in January, when you can avoid the peak tourist season and enjoy the pleasant weather and the beauty of the city. Here is a detailed two-day itinerary for Xiamen. Xiamen is warm and pleasant in winter, making it a great winter travel destination. It has a rich history and culture, beautiful natural scenery, and a variety of delicious foods to meet the needs of different tourists. In two days, you can fully experience the unique charm of Xiamen and feel the warmth and beauty of the city. 🚗Transportation Guide: Arriving in Xiamen: Plane: Arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. There are many bus and subway lines from the airport to the city center. Train: Xiamen has two main train stations, Xiamen Railway Station (on the island) and Xiamen North Railway Station (off the island). Xiamen Railway Station is close to the city center and has convenient transportation. City transportation: Bus: Xiamen has a well-developed bus system. You can use the "Tencent Ride Code" mini program to scan the code to get on the bus. The fare is cheap, and most lines cost CNY 1. Subway: The starting fare for Xiamen Metro is CNY 2, and the full fare is CNY 7. You can search for "Xiamen Electronic Metro Card" on Alipay to get one. Taxi/Didi: The starting fare for taxis is CNY 8. Didi is also very common, convenient, and fast. BRT: The fare is CNY 0.5–3. There are many main lines and a wide distribution of stations. Gulangyu transportation: Ferry ticket: Gulangyu is separated from Xiamen Island by Lujiang. The ordinary ferry ticket is CNY 35 per person (round trip), and the luxury and comfortable ferry ticket is CNY 40–60 per person. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance on the "Xiamen Ferry+" or "Xiamen Tourist Distribution Center" mini program. Ferry terminal: It is recommended to choose Sanqiutian Ferry Terminal, which is close to many popular attractions. 🌸Recommended Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Xiamen and take a private car to the hotel. Stroll along Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and feel the historical charm of Xiamen. Go to Shapowei Art West District and check in at the popular photo spot. Go to Bashi to taste authentic snacks and feel the local life. Visit Nanputuo Temple to pray and experience the tranquility of Buddhist culture. Enjoy the sea breeze at Baicheng Beach, and go to Yanwu Bridge Viewing Platform to overlook the beautiful scenery of Xiamen in the evening. Day 2: One-day tour of Gulangyu, visit popular attractions such as Shuzhuang Garden, Sunlight Rock, and Piano Museum. Satisfy your taste buds at Longtou Road Snack Street. Return to the city center in the afternoon, visit Xiamen Botanical Garden, and explore the succulent plant area and rainforest world. Appreciate the beauty of Minnan architecture at Jimei School Village. Ride along Huandao Road and enjoy the sea breeze and freedom. 🏝Must-visit Attractions: Gulangyu: A World Cultural Heritage site with many popular attractions and unique buildings. Nanputuo Temple: A Buddhist holy land in southern Fujian, a thousand-year-old temple, quiet and effective. Xiamen University: Stroll around the campus and admire the beautiful clock tower and Furong Lake (Note: It may not be open to the public at present). Shapowei: A fashionable street photography spot, colorful and charming at night. Xiamen Botanical Garden: Explore the succulent plant area and rainforest world, and enjoy the fairyland-like scenery in the mist. Huandao Road: Beach, sea view, sunset, and evening glow, all beautiful. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: Feel the integration of history and modernity in Xiamen. Baicheng Beach: Enjoy the sea breeze, suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset. Sunlight Rock: The highest point of Gulangyu, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the whole island. ✔Practical Guide: Itinerary: It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, arrange your time reasonably, and avoid missing popular attractions. Ferry ticket booking: It is recommended to buy Gulangyu ferry tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on site. Dress code: Wear comfortable shoes. Xiamen is warm in winter, but you still need to bring a light coat. Notes: When visiting Gulangyu, please note that there are no motor vehicles on the island, and you need to walk. 🍜Food Recommendations: Satay noodles: A signature snack in Xiamen, spicy and delicious. Tossed jellyfish: A traditional snack with a unique taste and color, aroma, and flavor. Roast rice dumplings: With a rich taste, the five-spice pork belly and glutinous rice are well-matched. Oyster omelet: Made with the best "pearl oysters" and fried with Tong'an melon powder and fresh garlic, crispy and delicious. Ginger duck: Made with high-quality red-faced Muscovy duck, old ginger, rice wine, and other seasonings, fresh and juicy. Sunlight Rock pie: A famous traditional food in Xiamen, crispy and delicious. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Comfortable 4-star or luxury 5-star hotels in Siming District: Clean environment and convenient transportation, suitable for tourists who pursue a high-quality accommodation experience. Seaview rooms along Huandao Road or Zengcuo'an: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and silver beach, suitable for tourists who like the sea. Gulangyu homestay: If you have enough time and budget, you might as well stay in a homestay on Gulangyu for one night to feel the tranquility and beauty of the island at night. ❗Tips: Weather: Xiamen is warm in winter, but you still need to bring a light coat in case the temperature drops at night. Sun protection: Xiamen has plenty of sunshine, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen, sun hats, and other sun protection products. Transportation: The city center has convenient transportation, so it is recommended to use public transportation such as buses and subways, which are environmentally friendly and economical. Shopping: Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and Bashi are good places for shopping, where you can buy special snacks, handicrafts, and other souvenirs. Safety: Take care of your personal belongings, especially in crowded attractions and night markets.

🌵 Xiamen Botanical Garden § Xiamen Paid Attraction The vast park can be explored for an entire day, and if you get tired, there are paid shuttle services available. We arrived late this time, and only visited the 'Succulent Plant Area', where the various forms of cacti were truly amazing, and the simulated desert environment was perfect for photos. Strolling through the botanical garden, wandering through the mountain and forest scenery, and cleansing the soul in nature.

|||. A guide to family travel in Xiamen, a paradise for taking children out that you won’t get tired of visiting even after five visits! Xiamen, this coastal city, is simply a dreamland tailor-made for family trips! From the sea-viewing bell and drum cableway to the romantic sea train and the fun-filled Rainbow Beach, every time you bring your kids here, you can have lots of laughter and beautiful memories. Today, we have carefully compiled a summer family travel guide to Xiamen for you, remember to save it! 【Transportation Guide】 The plane goes directly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, which is convenient and fast. The best high-speed rail station is Xiamen Station (Siming District), which is closer to the city center and major attractions, avoiding the fatigue of traveling. [Accommodation preference] Considering the convenience of traveling with children, we strongly recommend loft B&Bs near Zengcuo'an in Siming District. Not only is the location here excellent, with a snack street downstairs and the beach just outside, you can also easily go to popular attractions such as Zhongshan Road and Xiamen University. The B&B is spacious and comfortable, just like the warmth of home. It also has children's entertainment facilities such as slides, which will make children love it as soon as they move in. In addition, convenient facilities such as washing machines are available, making it easy to change clothes during travel. [Selected attractions for taking your kids out] Xiamen Botanical Garden: A parent-child adventure in the kingdom of plants. The succulent area and rainforest area are both great places for taking photos and checking in. Bell and Drum Cableway: Overlooking Xiamen from a high altitude, you can have a panoramic view of the city and the sea. It is the perfect choice for parents and children to enjoy the beautiful scenery together. Gulangyu Underwater World: Start your child's ocean exploration journey with a wide variety of aquatic life, inspiring endless curiosity. Sea Train: The section from Jimei School Village to Takasaki Station on Metro Line 1 is like a romantic journey through a comic book. Huangcuo Beach: The perfect combination of sunrise beauty and sand digging and water playing will keep children entertained. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: With its dazzling night view and abundant snacks, it is a great place to take your kids out for a walk and enjoy delicious food at night. 【Food Recommendation】 There are many authentic foods around Zhongshan Road and the Eight Market, such as the crispy Haoxiang pork tenderloin, the fresh and delicious Shangqing seafood processing, the delicious Datong duck porridge, and the famous Zhuji hand-shredded chicken. Every bite is an ultimate temptation to the taste buds. 【Travel tips with kids】 Plan ahead and book your room, tickets and Gulangyu ferry tickets to avoid last-minute requests. Xiamen Station is the preferred stop for high-speed rail as it is closer to tourist attractions and reduces travel fatigue. Choose Siming District for accommodation, as the B&B is cost-effective, suitable for families, and has convenient transportation. Sun protection, heat stroke prevention, and mosquito prevention measures are all necessary to protect children's delicate skin. Pay attention to the weather forecast and arrange your itinerary reasonably to ensure a smooth and pleasant journey. Xiamen, this charming city, is waiting for you and your babies to explore together. Take this guide with you and start an unforgettable parent-child trip!

Once again, I came to Xiamen to play. Compared to a few years ago, it's more fun and more beautiful! 👉 Xiamen Botanical Garden A super large botanical garden built entirely on the mountain. Fortunately, as soon as you enter the south gate of the scenic area, you will find a long segmented elevator, making it easy to climb the mountain without pain! The misty rainforest world in the botanical garden is so beautiful, but there are also many people taking wedding photos! The succulent plant area, which is also a popular spot, perfectly recreates the same ecological scene as the western desert, and you can even find African baobab trees here. 👉 Wuyuan Bay Beach You can take the subway to the beach, no wonder the locals in Xiamen seem to love catching the sea and digging in the sand. During low tide, there are many cute little crabs, as well as razor clams and mantis shrimp hiding in the sand, you can dig endlessly! You simply can't dig them all! Wuyuan Bay Beach is not only convenient in terms of transportation, but there are also many check-in points around the beach: there is the Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park with beautiful natural scenery, and the Wuyuan Bay Yacht Marina, which is not inferior to Sydney's yacht marina, all of which you can enjoy while catching the sea.

Many people go to Xiamen Botanical Garden to see the Tyndall effect in the rainforest world and the giant succulents in the succulent plant area. This time I visited several major parks. I found that the Ginger Botanical Garden and Flower Garden are also super treasures. I saw many flowers I had never seen before. The vast sea of ​​flowers is so pleasing to the eyes❗️ The following route strategy is summarized, which does not require backtracking and does not require legwork👇 - 📍Location: Xiamen Botanical Garden 🎫Ticket: 30r/person 🕙Time: 06:30-18:00 - 🗺️ Tour route South Gate of Botanical Gardens➟ South Gate Internet Celebrity Elevator➟ Scenic Bus Waiting Point➟ West Hill Garden➟ Ginger Botanical Garden➟ Flower Garden➟ Succulent Plant Area➟ Rainforest World➟ Araucaria Forest Lawn➟ West Gate of Botanical Gardens - 🚌Transportation👇 South Gate of Botanical Gardens ➟ Scenic Bus Waiting Point: Walk Jingjiao Bus Waiting Point ➟ Xishan Park: Jingjiao Bus Xishan Garden➟Ginger Plant Garden➟Flower Garden: Walking Flower Garden➟Succulent Plant Area: View Bus Succulent Plant Area➟Rainforest World➟Araucaria Forest Lawn: Walking/Scenic Bus Araucaria sparse forest lawn ➟ Botanical Garden West Gate: Walk - ✅Park sightseeing bus 🕙08:00-17:20 🎫10r/person (pass); 5r/person (single) - 🍪Tips 1️⃣ There are many flowers, plants and trees in the botanical garden, so be sure to take mosquito repellent measures in advance! ! ! 2️⃣ After exiting the West Gate, if you have time, you can take the Bell and Drum Cableway next to it. The whole journey takes 40 minutes, and you can experience the mountains, sea and city landscape of Xiamen more comfortably~ - Hi! I am Su Bing, see you next time~👋

❤️Prepare travel money ➡️ Plan your trip before you go Tickets for the Botanical Garden, Gulangyu Island ferry tickets, and Gulangyu Island attractions should be booked online in advance!! Booking and ticket purchase method: WeChat search "Xiamen Tourism Distribution Service Center (Xiamen Ferry Co., Ltd.)" "Xintianyou Scenic Spot Marketing" 🌟🌟 ➡️Weather in Xiamen☔️ Just like a woman's mood, it changes in an instant. It is still necessary to bring an umbrella when going out!! ➡️Transportation Tips You can buy a high-speed train ticket online from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Xiamen Station 🚝Train station: Xiamen Station, Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail stops) Currently, Metro Line 1/2 has been opened. Metro Line 1 is called the Xiamen version of the Spirited Away Sea Train Xiamen's highlights: ☑Gulangyu Island ☑Xiamen University ☑Botanical Garden ☑Nanputuo Temple ☑Zengcuo'an ☑Shapowei ☑Zhonggu Cableway ☑Jimei Academy ☑Zhongshan Road ☑Huandao Road ☑Bashi Vegetable Market ☑Metro Line 1 #weekendtour #high-speedrailtour ##high-speedrailtour #Xiamen

•Xiamen - Day 2 ~ And this child is me ✅ (Literally LOST!) 25K steps of struggle to find the way out🐾 Big, HUUUUGE green scenery!!! I didn’t purchase the ticket bus and decided to go with Baidu map to another exit, which was successfully CLOSED😓 Lucky me, on my way I met SAME explorers 😂 and it wasn’t boring to walk and walk and walk🚶🏻‍♀️ ~ 💸 - 30 yuan (entrance fee) ⏰ - 6:30 - 18:00 (opening hours) 🚌- 10 yuan (inside the park, can be used for 6 rides) Over 20 botanical zones 🌟My top: • Succulent Garden • Rainforest • Araucaria Lawn • Palm Garden ~ 一个西安人见面一个仙人🌵 #xiamen #xiamentravel #mytripvlog #newyearadventure #botanicalgarden

#bucketlistreboot Address - Botanical Gardens, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. Ambiance/Facilities - Lovely, peaceful atmosphere and good environment Highlights - The rose garden Avg. Price per Person - 30yuan Rating - 10/10#passionpassport #urbanexplorer #gooutside #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #beachlife #campingglamping #foodie #本地遊 #staycation #summervacation #cafe #awesomepic #nationalpark #themepark #wintergetaway #givethanks

The Botanical Garden is a bucketlist item when visiting Xiamen. It is located on the southern side of the island, close to Xiamen University, the cable car, Shapowei and Zhongshan Road. It usually costs 40¥ to enter, but entry is free during the major public holidays. It is recommended to set aside about 3-5 hours to explore the gardens, as there is a lot to see. The gardens are home to around 4000 different plant species, and are divided in different sections, like the bamboo forrest, succulent garden or Pine and Fern Garden. There are also plenty of temples to see, and beautiful lawns to have a picnic, or take a nap on. It is a great place to take the kids, or to see some interesting plants and beautiful scenery #china #staycation #xiamen #fujian #botanicalgardens

Lovely tranquil place to have a stroll. Lots of trees give it shade so great if, like me, you don’t like things too hot! Only cost €3 each to go in, guide leaflet in your language was useful and lots of exotic and weird looking plants and trees. Well worth a visit for an hour or so - really strange to see the “big brothers” of our house plants!A lovely place to walk and browse the many different trees and shrubs with a water pond gallery also. Some different and prettily flowering examples from around the world. Could do with some TLC and maybe even a little refurbishment in some areas, but reasonably enchanting for a small entrance fee. #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes

Xiamen Botanical Garden, also known as Wanshi Botanical Garden (万石植物园) covers an area of 4.5 square kilometers. There’s more than 1.8 million trees and over 4,000 types of flora. It takes up to 5-6 hours to explore the garden. The most famous areas are: Pine and China Fir Garden, Bamboo Forest, Rose Garden, The World of Cactus, The Hundred Flowers Hall. Ticket price: 40 Yuan per person Opening Hours: 05:30 to 18:30 #awesomepic#loveflowers#culturalattraction#hiking#themeparks#nationalpark#lakes

The botanical gardens in Xiamen are massive and can keep you occupied for hours on end! We spent about half a day exploring the different sections of garden including the bamboo forest and the succulent forest 🌵🏜 There are over 1.8 million trees and 4,000 different kinds of flora in the garden and each area is just as beautiful as the next. You’ll fall in love with the changing scenery as you walk through the winding paths of this gigantic park. Fun fact: If you get there before 7am, admission is free! #nationalpark#urbanexplorer

Took a break from the cold, rainy Shanghai weather to spend a couple of days in sunny Xiamen! From rooftop cafes, to the massive botanical garden, to Jimei School Village, there are no shortage of sights to see in Xiamen. One unexpected find was the Railway Cultural Park. What started off as me following an abandoned railway track, wound up being an hour walk along it through changing sceneries with locals playing various games in this makeshift park. I stopped walking after an hour but the railway park continued on as far as the eye could see 🛤 This was my second time in Xiamen and I def see myself going again! #springholiday#travelinspiration#urbanexplorer

Xiamen Garden Botanical Garden, commonly known as Wanshi Botanical Garden, is located in Wanshi Mountain, southeast of Xiamen Island, Fujian Province. It is backed by Wu Laofeng, Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University, and is adjacent to Zhongshan Road Commercial Circle. Founded in 1960, it covers an area of 4.93 square kilometers and is the first botanical garden in Fujian Province. It is an important part of Gulangyu-Wanshishan Scenic Area, integrating plant landscape, natural landscape and human landscape. Xiamen Garden Botanical Garden is the first batch of AAAA-level tourist areas in the country. It is a provincial, municipal and national science education base, the first batch of environmental education bases in Fujian Province and the protection of mother river ecological education base. There is something special to come today, and it is awesome to find planes and tanks for display in the park unexpectedly! Of course, in addition to aircraft tanks, my favorite is the meaty park, many cacti and succulents, it is great! Come to Xiamen to travel must not miss the network red photo spots! Xiamen Garden Botanical Garden (Wanshi Botanical Garden) Address: No. 25, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen City Opening time: 6

Pretending to be in Morocco, it is actually a botanical garden and a cafe in Xiamen. 1-6Xiamen Botanical Garden The succulent area of the park is not large. There are phoenix orchids, tall cactus and a prickly pear inside. Many tourists like to come here to take pictures and simulate the desert environment. You can find the visual sense of the Central American desert. 7-9The gorgeous space cafe is amazing, not only sitting down to drink coffee to see green plants, but also a micro landscape design company.

Spring is a good place to enjoy flowers - Wanshi Botanical Garden set plant landscape, natural landscape, human landscape in one of the Wanshi Botanical Garden is a good place to enjoy the spring. The most impressive is the tropical rain forest area and the succulent area. The tropical rain forest area is beautiful, and the smoke effect will make the whole park stunned. A lot of Miss Hanfu girls shuttled through the photos to form a beautiful landscape. The succulent area is also a highlight of , and the various forms of fleshy cactus are really feasting.

Xiamen Garden Botanical Garden, commonly known as Wanshi Botanical Garden, is located in Wanshi Mountain, southeast of Xiamen Island, backed by Wu Laofeng Nanputuo. There are 20 scenes in the new Xiamen, and there are also three scenes in the park: Wanshi Hancui, Tianjie Xiaozhong, Taiping Shixiao. So if you are tired of the hot spots of those popular attractions, you may wish to take a walk in the botanical garden. Even the flow of people at the entrance is great, but fortunately the botanical garden is big enough to walk away and enjoy it. Walk into the park with more than 7,000 plants, where you can dance with flowers, live with grass, and carnival with trees, as if walking into the tribute of life, the cradle of everything. It is not long after entering the park, it is the vast Wanshi Lake. This emerald lake, the calm lake is like a mirror, reflecting the lake and mountains, mapping a parallel world. Whether it is beautiful emotions or deep sorrows, you can enjoy it here. The botanical garden is very big. It is obviously impossible to travel around every corner in just one day. Try to pick some interesting park tours. Along the winding road to the mountainside, you can see a large cactus. The large succulents and cacti in the outdoor exhibition area are majestic, while the outdoor is a large-scale cactus plant landscaping, which is rare in China. The green trees and safflowers along the way, as if all the plants were woken up by the sun, emitting a radiant glow, and the warm sunshine gave the surrounding a warm-colored filter. Take a deep breath of warm, humid air, um, this is the breath of the South.

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by visiting Xiamen Botanical Garden for a rendezvous with nature. The garden is home to over 3,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, including "living fossils" like dawn redwoods and ginkgo trees, as well as the world's three major ornamental trees: Chinese golden larch, Japanese golden pine, and Araucaria. Don't miss the Rainforest World, where dry ice mist creates a fairyland-like atmosphere from 9:30 - 11:00 and 15:00 - 16:00, perfect for stunning photos. The succulent plant area, located halfway up the mountain, features lush cacti and a desert vibe, making it a paradise for succulent enthusiasts. The Araucaria sparse forest lawn is ideal for picnics, with the beautiful Araucaria forest as a backdrop for picturesque shots. Additionally, during the Dragon Boat Festival, the garden may host activities like flower arrangement competitions and grass weaving experiences, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while immersing yourself in traditional culture. Opening hours are from 6:30 to 18:00, and tickets are priced at 30 RMB per person. Start planning your trip now!

Dear friends, when you come to Xiamen, you must not be careless about your accommodation! 📍 Super location: The bed and breakfast is located at Room 102, No. 209, Huangcuo Society, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, right next to Huangcuo Beach on Huandao Road, the location is simply excellent 👍 Minutes walk directly to Huangcuo Beach, easily embrace the sea and beach, whether you want to go to the sea to watch the sunrise and sunset, or want to go to ride the sand and waves at any time, is very convenient, simply "lazy" see the sea gospel 🛏 Complete facilities: B&B was opened in 2023, the overall design is minimalist style, pure white simple style, full of luxury, casual photo is very textured, easily dominate the circle of friends📸 There are 38 rooms with a variety of room types, including sea view queen beds and suites where you can sleep on your bed and watch the sunrise, as well as private sea view family suites, minimalist idyllic double beds and more are very complete, sea view rooms are equipped with large projection, play tired at night can hide in the room to watch a movie, super relaxing public areas are very rich, 1st floor has ruins coffee I Tavern, 2nd floor has a listening terrace, 5th floor is an air garden, where you can enjoy tea, drinking, small gatherings. 🧹 Environmental hygiene: The hygiene situation of the bed and breakfast really makes me very satisfied! 💖Reason for Recommendation: 1. Lying in bed and watching the sunrise: This is really the biggest reason I chose this B&B! 2. High value for money: 200+ per person to stay in a sea view room, in Xiamen, a popular tourist city, this price is really too cheap, super high value for money, good news for students and workers! 3. Courteous service: From the owner to the front desk lady, the service attitude is super good, enthusiastic and courteous, will also help recommend nearby good food and fun places, help arrange the trip, as at home. 🌅 Surrounding Attractions: 1. Huangcuo Beach: As mentioned earlier, this is a perfect place to see the sunrise in Xiamen. The sea of ​​tangerines in the early morning is breathtakingly beautiful 2. Huang Cuo Food Street: Just 2 minutes away from the bed and breakfast, all kinds of delicacies, seafood stalls, specialty snacks are all available, affordable and fresh, so you can feast 🍤 3. Tsang Cuo-Yu: A photo holy place for literary and artistic youth, with snack streets, cultural and creative shops and bars. It is very lively at night and full of human fireworks🎇 4. Xiamen Garden and Botanical Garden: The kingdom of plants, with various exotic flowers and tropical rainforest landscape, photography super out 🌳 5. Xiamen University: Known as one of the most beautiful universities in China, the campus environment is beautiful, full of humanity 😘 atmosphere, very worth a visit (however, entering the campus may need to make an appointment in advance, remember to pay attention to the relevant information oh). 🎈 Personal Feelings: I was truly stunning from the moment I stepped into this B&B and felt the full warmth and comfort of the room with a very good view, lying on the bed watching the sea, all the worries disappearing in the morning Beach 🏖️ stroll, night by the sea 🏝️ drink, this kind of slow pace of life is really too relaxing, and the surroundings are very convenient to eat and play, completely satisfy all my expectations for a perfect trip highly recommended to you, come to Xiamen must not miss this treasure bed and breakfast 💕

🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: Excellent soundproofing and very clean 🏘️️️Room type/layout: The room decoration is the same as Atour Hotel 🛌Supplies/Facilities: The mattress is very comfortable to sleep on 🍽️Restaurant features: The breakfast selection is very rich 💗Other tips: The parking lot is very large

There are a lot of people! But it doesn't affect taking pictures 📷 Because the space is large, everyone taking pictures doesn't affect each other. 🚗 About parking: It is recommended not to drive. Key point: Enter through the West Gate Buy a general ticket for CNY 10, and take the "Guang Guang" car 🚗 You can ride it as you like, otherwise you will walk a long way. 🚶 About the route: Follow the road signs directly, first arrive at the 1️⃣ Flower Area, which is very beautiful; then the 2️⃣ Ginger Family Plants Area, with bananas and various tropical plants, which is very cool! Moreover, there are not many people on this route and in this area, which is very suitable for taking pictures; finally, arrive at the 3️⃣ Succulent Area and enter the desert plant area 🌵 Friends who drive, after arriving at the North Gate, there is a resident on the same side of the North Gate. His door is a roller shutter door. You can knock on the door or go directly in and ask. If you need to park, it costs CNY 50 for the whole day, a fixed price, which is very convenient! No need to look for parking spaces everywhere.

The entrance fee to Xiamen Botanical Garden is ¥30. Upon entering, I headed straight to the rainforest area (with specific misting times) and the succulent area (desert zone) as recommended by a friend. The variety of plants is impressive, and the scenery is delightful. Just strolling around, you might accidentally find yourself climbing a small hill. My route: West Gate Entrance—Pine and Fir Garden—Rainforest Area—Succulent Area—Taiping Rock Temple—Wanshi Lotus Temple—Wanshi Lake (Reservoir)—West Gate Exit Xiamen Botanical Garden, with its abundant plant species, is definitely worth a visit.

🌟9 Must-Visit Attractions in Xiamen❗️❗️Essential Guide Before Your Trip❗️😍 Everyone should visit Xiamen at least once～🌊 A perfect blend of art and everyday life, mountains, sea, and cityscape! Here are 9 must-visit attractions compiled by locals, covering everything from food to entertainment! Remember to like and save this for your next trip～✨ - 🔴 Gulangyu Island The "Piano Island on the Sea" lives up to its name! Red brick houses, bougainvillea-lined alleys, and vintage cafes - every photo looks like a movie scene📸! Visit Sunlight Rock for a panoramic view of the island and enjoy the sea breeze at Shuzhuang Garden～(⚠️Buy ferry tickets in advance!) - 🟠 Nanputuo Temple The most popular thousand-year-old temple in Southern Fujian! Get a free incense stick for blessings, and don't miss the vegetarian pastries and satay noodles🍜～Climb the Wulao Peak behind the temple for a distant view of Xiamen University and the Twin Towers! - 🟡 Xiamen University "China's most beautiful university" truly deserves its reputation! Check out the graffiti wall at Furong Tunnel, the vintage corridors of Jiannan Auditorium, and enjoy the sea view at Shangxian Field... full of youthful vibes! (⚠️Reserve 3 days in advance!) - 🟢 Zhonggu Mountain Cable Car A blessing for lazy travelers❗️Enjoy a 40-minute panoramic view of Xiamen🌇! Take the cable car at sunset to capture both the Orange Sea and Twin Towers in one frame - super romantic～(🎫Round-trip tickets recommended!) - 🔵 Botanical Garden A kingdom of cacti🌵+tropical rainforest mist! Visit between 9-11 AM to see the magical Tyndall effect～Wear a white dress in the succulent area for amazing photos! - 🟣 Jimei School Village Experience the Southeast Asian style of Chen Jiageng's former residence🏛️! Don't miss the "Spirited Away"-style subway over the sea (Line 1 between Gaoqi and Jimei), and be sure to check out the food street on Shigu Road! - ⚫️ Health Trail Walk among the city skyline🚶! Recommended route: Mountain-Sea Trail Forest Line (Wanshi Cangsea section), with its spiral viewing platform + sunset post office, maximum healing vibes! - ⚪️ Huangcuo Beach The best sunrise spot in Xiamen🌅! Arrive at 5 AM to catch the Orange Sea at dawn when the beach is fine and uncrowded～Visit the nearby Half Coffee shop on the wild beach to enjoy coconut water while watching the sea～ - 🟤 Tulou (Nearby Recommendation) "Mythical mountain architecture"❗️Just 2 hours from Xiamen to Nanjing's Yun Shui Yao, see the divine round houses featured in "Big Fish & Begonia," and be amazed by the Tulou clusters with their impressive "four dishes and one soup" formation～

I spent a few days in Xiamen staying at MokaHouse Seaside Holiday Guesthouse, and I was completely won over! I can't believe some people still don't know about this place, so I must share it with everyone ✨ 📍Location: It's situated at Building 13, Zengshan, Zengcuoan, Siming District, Xiamen. The mid-hillside location is perfect - peaceful yet close to everything. Taxis can drive right to the entrance, which is super convenient if you have lots of luggage. It's only about a five-minute walk to the beach, so you can fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake up to gentle sea breezes - just imagine how relaxing that is~ 🛏️Facilities: • Rooms: The rooms are full of design elements with a minimalist cream aesthetic. Wood and white elements blend harmoniously, complemented by exquisite decorative paintings, vessels, and magazines that create a wonderful atmosphere. Some room types come with projectors, so after a tiring day of sightseeing, you can order snacks and curl up in bed to watch movies - pure bliss! 💕 • Common areas: The first floor houses a café serving aromatic coffee ☕️ and snacks, with coffee fragrance permeating the air - so stylish. The rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for ocean views with an expansive outlook. Set up with tables and chairs, it's ideal for sunbathing and watching the sunset 🌅 - absolutely delightful! 🧹Cleanliness: The hygiene standards are excellent, with spotless rooms, clean and soft bedding, and no unpleasant odors. The bathroom fixtures shine like new, toiletries are neatly arranged, and housekeeping staff thoroughly clean the rooms daily, so there's absolutely no need to worry about cleanliness. 💐 💖Reasons to recommend: • Great value: The prices are affordable, not too extreme even during peak season - friendly for students and working professionals. • Attentive service: The front desk staff are warm ❤️‍🔥 and thoughtful, check-in is quick, and they carefully introduce nearby attractions and good restaurants, making the entire stay worry-free. • Photogenic: Whether it's the rooms, café, or rooftop, every corner is Instagram-worthy. You can easily capture atmospheric photos, perfect for photography 📷 enthusiasts. 🌅Nearby attractions: • Zengcuoan: Within walking 🚶‍♀️ distance, it offers numerous delicious snacks. Satay noodles, peanut soup, and mud worm jelly are among the Minnan specialties you can find here - strolling and eating makes for a delightful experience. 😘 • Xiamen University: Not far away, just a ten-minute taxi ride. The campus is beautiful, with Furong Lake and Furong Tunnel worth visiting to experience the youthful atmosphere of this prestigious university. 🥳 • South Putuo Temple: A tranquil ancient temple with exquisite architecture and thriving incense offerings. You can come here to pray and experience the rich Buddhist atmosphere while appreciating the temple's garden landscape. 🌺 • Xiamen Botanical Garden: Rich in plant species, the rainforest world is shrouded in mist like a fairyland; the succulent plant area features tall, impressive cacti that make for great photos 🤳. 🌺 🏝️Personal experience: Staying at MokaHouse Seaside Holiday Guesthouse truly added many beautiful memories to my Xiamen trip. Every morning, watching the sunrise 🌅 from the balcony and breathing in the fresh air made life seem to slow down. In the evenings, after a day of sightseeing, sitting on the rooftop terrace and enjoying the breeze would wash away all fatigue 😊. This place feels like a warm 🥰 little home, providing the coziness and comfort of home even in an unfamiliar city. Next time I visit Xiamen, I'll definitely choose this guesthouse again! 🏝️

Xiamen and Quanzhou, two popular cities in Southern Fujian, offer both coastal charm and rich history, making them ideal travel destinations. Below is a detailed travel guide: --- ### **1. Suggested Itinerary** **Xiamen (3 days)** - **Day 1: In-depth Gulangyu Island Tour** - Morning: Take a ferry to Gulangyu Island (book tickets in advance on the "Xiamen Ferry" official WeChat account), visit Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and Haoyue Garden. - Afternoon: Stroll along Longtou Road Snack Street, visit the Piano Museum, the most beautiful corner, and Gangzai Back Beach. - Evening: Return to Xiamen Island and have dinner at Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street. - **Day 2: Classic Xiamen Island Route** - Morning: Pray at Nanputuo Temple → Xiamen University (reservation required) → Ding'aozai Cat Street. - Afternoon: Shapowei Art Zone → cycling along the Huandao Road (Baicheng Beach → Zengcuoan → Huangcuo Beach). - Evening: Explore the night market in Zengcuoan or enjoy seafood at the Eighth Market. - **Day 3: Nature and Art Experience** - Morning: Wanshi Botanical Garden (Rainforest Zone, Succulent Plant Zone). - Afternoon: Take the Zhonggu Cableway for a panoramic view → Jimei School Village (Tan Kah Kee architecture, Dragon Boat Pond). - Evening: Watch the sunset at Jimei Da She or Haiwan Park. --- **Quanzhou (2 days)** - **Day 4: Quanzhou Ancient City Culture** - Morning: Kaiyuan Temple (East and West Pagodas) → West Street snacks → Clock Tower → Xiaoxicheng. - Afternoon: Qingjing Mosque (Islamic ruins) → Guandi Temple → Tianhou Temple. - Evening: Experience the flower hairpins and take photos of fisherwomen in Xunpu Village. - **Day 5: In-depth Peripheral Tour** - Morning: Qingyuan Mountain (Laojun Rock, Nantai Rock overlooking Quanzhou). - Afternoon: Luoyang Bridge (ancient Song Dynasty bridge) or Wudian City Traditional Block in Jinjiang. - Evening: Return trip or watch Quanzhou Marionette Show (intangible cultural heritage performance). --- ### **2. Transportation Guide** - **Xiamen → Quanzhou:** - **High-speed Train:** 20 minutes direct, ticket price around CNY 25. - **Self-driving:** 1.5 hours, good highway conditions. - **Bus:** Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station → Quanzhou Passenger Transport Center Station, about 2 hours. - **City Transportation:** - Xiamen: subway lines 1/2, bus, shared bikes; Quanzhou: Xiaobai electric cars (hail and ride), shared e-bikes. --- ### **3. Must-try Food** **Xiamen** - **Special snacks:** Satay noodles, peanut soup, sipunculid worm jelly, oyster omelet, ginger duck. - **Recommended restaurants:** - Eighth Market: A Jie Five Spice, Yousheng Local Snacks. - Zhongshan Road: Huang Zehe Peanut Soup, Yuehua Satay Noodles. - Zengcuoan: Mushroom Legend, Minzong Rice Noodle Rolls. **Quanzhou** - **Special snacks:** Misua paste, meat dumplings, Four Fruit Soup, Runbing (spring rolls), vinegar-flavored pork. - **Recommended restaurants:** - West Street: Grandma Hou's Meat Dumplings, Wu's Handmade Rice Cakes. - Tianhou Temple: Bingzhengtang Agar Jelly. - Tumen Street: Hao Cheng Cai Steak House. --- ### **4. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Xiamen:** - Zhongshan Road/Ferry: Convenient transportation, suitable for shopping and eating (Recommended hotel: Lujiang Hotel). - Zengcuoan: Gathering place for art-themed homestays, near Huandao Road (Recommended: Oneday Peppermint Designer Homestay). - **Quanzhou:** - Near West Street: Experience the lively atmosphere of the ancient city (Recommended: Quanzhou Wuji Homestay). - At the foot of Qingyuan Mountain: Quiet environment (Recommended: Qingyuan Mountain Tea House). --- ### **5. Travel Tips** 1. **Gulangyu Ferry Tickets:** Purchase 2 days in advance during peak season, choose "Xiagu Wharf → Sanqiutian Wharf". 2. **Sun and Mosquito Protection:** Xiamen's coastal area has strong UV rays, and Quanzhou's old alleys have many mosquitoes. 3. **Cultural Experiences:** - Quanzhou: Book intangible cultural heritage marionette shows in advance (Official WeChat account: Quanzhou Marionette Art Heritage Protection Center). - Xunpu Village flower hairpins: around CNY 40/person, including costumes and photo props. 4. **Avoid Crowds:** Gulangyu Island and West Street are crowded during holidays, it is recommended to go early and return late. 5. **Souvenirs:** Xiamen pie, Quanzhou garlic bread, Tieguanyin tea, traditional pastries. --- ### **6. Budget Reference (per person)** - **Transportation:** CNY 500-800 (including intercity transportation). - **Accommodation:** CNY 300-600/night (mid-range homestay/hotel). - **Food:** CNY 100-150/day. - **Tickets:** Gulangyu combined ticket CNY 90, Qingyuan Mountain CNY 70, other attractions are mostly free. --- Xiamen and Quanzhou share similar Southern Fujian characteristics, yet each has its own unique charm: Xiamen is romantic and artistic, while Quanzhou is ancient and simple. Plan your itinerary wisely and experience the blend of mountains, seas, and history!

#discoverchina Xiamen Botanical Garden is one of my favorite places in the city. It’s big, peaceful, and full of beautiful plants. I enjoyed walking through the different gardens, like the cactus area and the rainforest section. There’s also a lovely lake and some old temples, which made the visit even more special. It’s a great spot to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature. The entrance fee is 30 CNY per person for adult. I spent a few quiet hours just exploring and breathing in the fresh air. If you love plants or peaceful places, this garden is definitely worth a visit.

Xiamen is a city that combines seaside romance and southern Fujian culture. How can you have the most fun in 5 days? This carefully designed route covers classic attractions, literary and artistic check-in spots, authentic food, as well as stunning sunsets and high-altitude experiences. Just follow it! ✨ --- ### **🚩 Day 1: Taste of Old Xiamen & Shapowei Art Tour** **🍜 Food Rush + Art District + City Landmark** - **Breakfast**: Check in at [Wutang Shacha Noodles] (Zhongshan Road Store), rich and fragrant shacha sauce paired with fresh seafood, the soul of southern Fujian breakfast. - **Snacks**: [Zhenghe Flatbread], with thin skin, fresh filling and clear soup, a favorite of Xiamen residents. - **Lunch**: [Bashi Seafood Food Garden], freshly caught and cooked, recommended are the salt and pepper mantis shrimp and steamed grouper! - **Afternoon**: Stroll through the [Shapowei Art West District], an artistic district transformed from a retro factory, with coffee shops and handmade shops that are great for taking photos📸. - **Evening**: Climb to the top of [Xiamen Twin Towers] and overlook Gulangyu Island and Ring Road from the Xiamen Observation Deck on the Clouds. The sunset is super stunning! --- ### **🚩 Day 2: Cultural Tour & Romantic Ferris Wheel** **🏯 Pray at the ancient temple + stroll in the school village + mountain and sea trail + Ferris wheel night view** - **Morning**: Visit [Nanputuo Temple], receive free incense and buy vegetarian cakes! Stop by to visit the exterior of Xiamen University (reservation required). - **Snacks**: Zhongshan Road [Lin Ji Lao Si Xi Sha Cha BBQ], a sweet and salty Minnan flavor. - **Afternoon**: Visit Jimei University Village, where the Jiageng architecture is very charming, and take beautiful photos by the Dragon Boat Pond! - **Evening**: Ride the [Ten-mile Long Causeway] and watch the cinematic scene of the train passing through the sea🌉. - **Night**: Take the [Tidal Eye Ferris Wheel], 13 minutes and 14 seconds of romance, overlooking the night view of Xiamen! --- ### **🚩 Day 3: In-depth tour of Gulangyu Island** **🏝️ International architecture + art shops + mountaintop sunset** - **Morning**: Take a boat to Gulangyu Island, check in at [The Most Beautiful Corner] [Fanpo Tower], and experience the Nanyang style. - **Noon**: Dine at [Monet Garden Cafe], the garden courtyard is super healing! - **Afternoon**: Climb up [Sunlight Rock] to overlook the whole island at 360°, and visit [Shuzhuang Garden] and [Piano Museum]. - **Evening**: Stroll along [Longtou Road Food Street] and try the recommended dishes "1980 Roasted Pork Zongzi" and "Houshenlin Sweet Soup". - **Easter Egg**: [Inverted Starry Sky Experience Hall] Take interesting dislocated photos, super fun! --- ### **🚩 Day 4: Ring Road & Zengcuo'an Slow Life** **🚴 Cycling along the coastline + fishing village food + beach sunset** - **Morning**: Cycle along the [Ring Island Road], passing by the [Music Square], and enjoy the waves hitting the "Piano Stairs", which is super romantic🎵. - **Afternoon**: Visit [Zengcuo'an], literary shops + seafood stalls, recommend the "Jukou Egg Burger". [Family Banquet·Egg-stuffed Meat Bird’s Nest] (Zengcuo’an Store), a specialty snack from southern Fujian, the meat-stuffed eggs are super special! - **Evening**: [Huangcuo Beach] Waiting for the sunset, few people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos! --- ### **🚩 Day 5: Botanical Garden Wonderland & Zipline** **🌵 Succulent Kingdom + Rainforest Mist + Aerial View of Xiamen** - **Morning**: Visit the [Xiamen Botanical Garden] and take photos of the giant cactus in the [Succulent Area] and the Tyndall Light in the [Rainforest World]. - **Noon**: Take the [Bell and Drum Cableway] and overlook the mountain, sea and city scenery for 40 minutes, which is shocking and healing! --- ### **📌 Practical Tips** ✅ **Transportation**: Buy Gulangyu ferry tickets in advance ("Xiamen Ferry +" applet), it is recommended to enter the Botanical Garden from the west gate. ✅ **Accommodation**: Near Zhongshan Road/Zengcuoan, with good transportation and food. **Follow this route and spend 5 days exploring Xiamen, trying all the local Fujian delicacies, and taking photos that will fill up your memory card! 📸** #XiamenTourism #Gulangyu #XiamenFood #RingRoadCycling #InternetCelebrityCheck-in #MainlandTourism

If you come to Xiamen, the succulent plant area of ​​**Xiamen Botanical Garden** is definitely a popular check-in spot that you cannot miss! Here you can find not only giant cacti taller than humans and desert plants of various shapes, but also the country's first **forest succulent plant exhibition hall**. Just take a picture and you will get an exotic movie 📸! --- ### **📍 Must-see highlights in the succulent area** 1. **🌵 Cactus Plant Pavilion** - The cactus exhibition hall with the most complete species in China, with more than 400 kinds of cacti competing for splendor, including the tallest **Wulun Column** in China, the domineering **Golden Bark Group**, and the **Elephant Leg Tree** shaped like a wine bottle. - **Upgrade and renovation in 2023**, adding rare species such as Desert Rose and African King Tree, combined with original dead wood landscaping, the atmosphere is maximized. 2. **🌿 Succulent Plant Pavilion** - The 800㎡ exhibition hall houses the "China's No. 1 Turtle" **Kapok**, the camouflaged **Lithops** (mimicry plants), and various aloe vera and agave. - The entrance passage is made of 3,000 succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family to form patterns such as **hearts** and **butterflies**, which are perfect for taking photos. 3. **🌴 Forest Succulent Plants Exhibition Hall (the first in China!)** - The 700-square-meter exhibition hall simulates a tropical rainforest environment and exhibits more than 160 epiphytic succulents, such as **Monkey Tail Column** (red flowers look like a monkey's tail when it blooms) and **Epiphyllum plants**. 4. **🌸Seasonal flowers (best from March to May)** - In spring, desert roses, crimson jade and nightshade succulents are in full bloom, cacti have "small flower hats" on their heads, and Crassulaceae plants have 30cm long inflorescences. --- ### **📌 Tips for Playing** ✅ **Best time**: early morning or evening (avoid the scorching sun at noon, the softer light will produce better photos). ✅ **Tickets**: Botanical Garden tickets are 30 yuan/person, including the succulent area. ✅ **Transportation**: - West Gate (main entrance): Take the bus to Botanical Garden Station and walk 10 minutes to the succulent area. - **South Gate**: Take bus No. 49, take the popular **Guanhai Escalator** directly to the top of the mountain, and then walk down the mountain for sightseeing. ✅ **Outfit suggestions**: Light-colored clothes + straw hat, paired with a cactus background, super photogenic! **✨ Hidden gameplay**: - Some succulents in the exhibition hall have "identity card" nameplates, scan them to learn more. - The light is best in the evening, and shooting the cactus silhouette against the light is very atmospheric! When you come to Xiamen, don’t forget to experience the cuteness and wildness of succulents in this "desert kingdom" and take some exotic photos that will go viral on your social media! 🌵📷 #XiamenTourism #WanshiBotanicalGarden #SucculentPlantArea #CactusMuseum #InternetCelebrityCheck-in #MainlandTourism