South Putuo Temple

Just came back from Xiamen with friends, still feeling the warmth of the trip🤣 Today, I'm here to tell you how to enjoy Xiamen for the first time❓ Stay calm❗ ⚠️ PS: Be sure to check the weather in Xiamen before coming ✅Firstly, get to know the distribution of attractions 🌟Attractions in Siming District include: Nanputuo Temple (free), Xiamen University (free), Baicheng Beach (free), Zengcuo'an (free), Bashi (free), Huandao Road (free), Haiwan Park (free), Xiamen Botanical Garden (30 yuan), Guanyinshan (free), Shapowei (free), Zhonggu Cableway/Twin Towers (sightseeing ticket 180) 🌟Attractions on Gulangyu Island (close to Siming District) include: Haoyue Garden (15 yuan), Shuzhuang Garden (30 yuan), Organ Museum (20 yuan), Sunlight Rock (60 yuan), The Most Beautiful Corner (free) 🌟Attractions in Jimei District include: Yuanbo Garden (free), Jimei School Village (free), Marine Bicycle Lane (free), Ten-Mile Long Dam (free) 🌟Attractions in Haicang District include: Haicang Bridge (free), Tianzhu Mountain Park (free), Riyue Valley Hot Spring (178 yuan) ✅Next, transportation Airport✈️: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (on the island) High-speed train station 🚄: Xiamen Station (on the island) High-speed train station 2🚄: Xiamen North Station (off the island) Subway🚇/Bus🚌: Search 'Ride Code' in WeChat Mini Programs, one code for all Gulangyu ferry ticket🚢: Search 'Meet Xiamen' in WeChat Mini Programs, click 'Gulangyu' for the ferry ticket as shown (tickets should be purchased in advance) ✅Then, what I consider the most important, accommodation It affects the arrangement of the itinerary and convenience We chose Siming District🏠 Transportation is relatively convenient and most attractions are concentrated, allowing you to experience the local life of Xiamen You can choose the area according to your planned attractions ✅Local specialties Ginger duck, satay noodles🍜, Wuxiang, sea snail skewers, peanut soup, Manjiang cake, oyster pancake, etc. If you want to cook by yourself, go to Bashi Market where you can find a rich variety of seafood Highly recommend a seafood restaurant named: 📍Fresh Roast Bar. Fresh Seafood Barbecue (located in Zengcuo'an Snack Street) 📝Our three-day and three-night itinerary for reference Day👍🏻 The night before, arrive at Shapowei▶️Shapowei citywalk▶️Xiamen Botanical Garden▶️Baicheng Beach🏖️▶️Cycling on Huandao Road🚴🏻‍♀️▶️Zengcuo'an Snack Street (Fresh Roast Bar) Day ✌🏻 Take a boat to Gulangyu🚢▶️Sanqiu Wharf reenacts Chu Yuxun and Murong Yunhai▶️Love Corner▶️citywalk Sunny Wall▶️Take a boat back to visit Bashi Market▶️Go home to cook seafood▶️Sing songs🎤 and play games with friends Day 👌🏻 Nanputuo Temple▶️Xiamen University▶️Alison Business School▶️Xiamen Metro Line 1▶️Jimei School Village▶️Ten-Mile Long Dam Hope every trip of yours is fulfilling🍃

Day1 Xiamen Airport - Zhongshan Road - Jimei School Village We arrived at Xiamen Airport after 9 am, and it was around 11 am by the time we settled in our hotel. We booked a hotel near Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, so we bought some snacks nearby for lunch, like sea snail meat, satay noodles, and ginger duck. Day2 Gulangyu Island - Linjia Minnan Cuisine - Zhongshan Road You need to book the ferry tickets to Gulangyu Island online in advance. There are sightseeing buses on the island, but you have to queue up for them. My friends and I chose to walk around the island, which was quite tiring. Day3 Nanputuo Temple - Xiamen University - 202 Special Food Stall - We went to Nanputuo Temple before 9 am, bought some prayer beads, and since Xiamen University is right next to it, we took a quick look. We didn't make a reservation, so we just took a photo at the entrance. For lunch, we went to the 202 Special Food Stall (the one on Douxi Road), and it was a total letdown. The menu prices were different from the checkout prices. They told us the prices increased during the Spring Festival, but they didn't inform us when ordering. The food wasn't good either, so I don't recommend it 🙅!!! Day4 Shapowei - Zhonggu Cableway - Botanical Garden Shapowei is quite a nice place to stroll around, with many shops and stalls. You need to book the Zhonggu Cableway in advance. Since we didn't have a reservation, we just went to the nearby Botanical Garden. The garden is quite large, and you can choose to take a sightseeing bus. The view from the observation deck is very nice. We arrived in the evening and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. 🚗 For this trip, we mostly took taxis and walked. The places were quite crowded, so you might want to consider traveling during the off-season to avoid the crowds.

You must visit the Nanputuo Temple in Xiamen, Fujian!!! ①Reservation: Search for 'Nanputuo Temple Reservation Service Platform' on WeChat for free reservation, you can make a reservation three days in advance, and the same ID number can only reserve one time slot per day. ②Dress: Don't wear slippers, sandals, short skirts; try to dress neatly. ③Entering the temple: You can enter by scanning the reservation code or ID card; the entry is quick, you won't be in line for a long time. ④Incense: Walk straight in and you'll see the incense collection point (on your left, one per person), then follow the crowd straight ahead, turn left to see the Longquan, the incense point is in front, and further ahead is the hand washing place, the hand washing place is the incense place, all the locations are easy to find, connected together. Order: Collect incense→Clean hands→Light incense→Offer incense. ⑤Preparation for play: Bring some change before you go, there are blessing boxes in front of the Buddha statues, you can choose your favorite Buddha statue for blessing, fruits are also available. (Some Buddha statues are not available, such as the God of Wealth) ⑥Precautions: Guanyin, Buddha statues cannot be photographed; do not eat in the place of worship; do not step on the threshold, must step over; ⑦Souvenirs: Nanputuo vegetarian cakes are sold in the vegetarian department, 15 per box; mung bean cakes, green tea cakes are delicious, if the vegetarian department does not have the flavor you want to buy, you can go elsewhere, other places also sell; the most classic 'getting better and better' lucky bag is 39 each, can be bought in the place marked with 'consecrated treasures', the innermost Dharma circulation place also has, keep going up you can see (you can also see a cat wearing a cassock, super cute and super Buddhist, p3). ⑧Other: The entrance is fifty meters from Xiamen University, you can check in in advance; you can see the bell tower of Xiamen University in the temple, it's really super beautiful. ⑨Summary: Nanputuo is really good, with beautiful architecture and a great atmosphere, highly recommended to visit, and it's very meaningful, worshiping Buddha and making wishes, after the wish is fulfilled, you can go back to fulfill the vow, it's really meaningful, and it takes only an hour and a half to visit, it's not tiring, if you take a lot of photos, two and a half hours is almost enough, highly recommended.

🎉 The bell of the New Year is about to ring, and the warm winter sun in Xiamen is waiting for you to experience! Save this post, because during the festive period, a good guide is the best New Year's gift. 🗺【Travel Guide】🗺 ✈ Arrival Guide 🚄 Rail Traffic 🚌 Bus Tips: Scan the code to ride, easily tour Xiamen. 🍤【Secrets to Buying Seafood】🍤 When buying seafood, pay attention to the weight, be careful not to be switched, remember to compare prices. Diet Tips: When enjoying the delicious seafood, drink less beer, protect your health. Recognize the choice of locals: Restaurants that don't slaughter customers often have local cars parked, follow the footsteps of locals, and enjoy the most authentic taste of Xiamen. 💡【Unmissable Corners of Xiamen】💡 The small alleys of Gulangyu, traditional handicrafts, tell different stories. The bell of Nanputuo Temple echoes in your heart, bringing you peace and harmony. 🏖【Leisure Time on the Beach】🏖 On the beach, feel the waves lapping at your feet, let the sea breeze caress. 🌆【Night Tour of Xiamen】🌆 The night view of the island road is not just lights, but also the unique life rhythm of Xiamen. 📸 Get your camera ready, not only to capture the beautiful scenery, but also to record every moment of the journey. Share your travel story with the world, let more people see a different Xiamen. 🎁【Tips】🎁 Be sure to prepare necessary travel information and applications before traveling. Remember to dress comfortably, every step of exploration should be easy and happy. 💬 Xiamen is not just a travel destination, it is a story, an experience, a perfect combination of culture, food and natural beauty. Don't miss every corner of this city, every smile, every beautiful moment.

Xiamen's tourism has a strong lasting appeal! Xiamen is an exquisite 'marine garden' city. The charm of the overseas Chinese hometown, the customs of Minnan and Taiwan, the seaside cuisine, and the exotic architecture blend together to create a fresh and artistic atmosphere, making it a popular location for many film and TV series. ✈️About transportation: Airport: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (on the island) High-speed train station: Xiamen Station (on the island) High-speed train station: Xiamen North Station (off the island) 🗺️4-day tour itinerary 1⃣️Zhongshan Road → Ba Shi → Gulangyu → Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street 2⃣️Huangcuo Beach → Island Ring Road → Zengcuo'an → Cat Street → Xiamen University (if open, registration is possible) → Shapowei 3⃣️Xiamen Botanical Garden → Zhonggu Cableway → Nanputuo Temple → Baicheng Beach → Yanwu Bridge (sunset) 4⃣️Marine Metro → Seawall Road (Little Kamakura) → Jimei School Village → Return trip 😃Little tips: 1⃣️Metro Line 1 (The marine metro is amazing, it feels like being on the sea train in Spirited Away) 2⃣️Island Ring Double-decker Bus (The second floor has a great view, and you can see beautiful scenery all the way, covering more than 10 attractions in one go) 3⃣️Botanical Garden (Experience the tropical style, can take photos like those from South American blockbusters) 4⃣️Sailing (The sailboat can tilt 90 degrees parallel to the sea surface) 5⃣️Zhonggu Cableway (Crossing mountains and ridges in the sunset glow, watching the city's prosperity) 6⃣️Xiamen Science and Technology Museum (Recommended for children, a change of scenery to play in a large-scale science amusement park) 8️⃣Ba Shi (There are many food options, the snacks have local characteristics, and there is also a lot of seafood🦞.

Accommodation🏠: Xiamen Weike Youth Hostel (Zhongshan Road Store) 116💰/3 nights 3.18 Day One Weather☁️ 1⃣️South Putuo Temple (reservation required) 2⃣️Shapowei Close to South Putuo Temple, so I came to have a look. This area is mainly known for its night market, so it's not very lively during the day, but it's good for taking pictures (recommend the rooftop of the Art West District). I finished browsing just in time for 🌟Weilin Dessert to open at 12:30. I added lotus root, taro, white glutinous rice, and adzuki beans, with a free silver ear mushroom soup as the base, totaling 15💰. The lotus root and taro are marinated in brown sugar, highly recommended! 3⃣️Botanical Garden (student ticket 15💰) Entered from the south gate, took the sightseeing elevator, and walked to the ticket office to buy a one-way ticket for 5💰. A one-way ticket means you can only take it once, but it's enough for those who only want to visit the succulent and rainforest areas. After visiting, exit from the west gate, the total walking distance is less than 1km, and if the weather is good, you can also take the Zhonggu Cableway. 4⃣️Baicheng Beach No sunset on a cloudy day, but it's healing to watch the waves and feel the sea breeze by the beach! I also made good friends here🥹. 5⃣️SM City Plaza Went to eat with the couple I met at Baicheng Beach. 6⃣️Ten Mile Long Embankment After eating, we drove to the Ten Mile Long Embankment, but it was too late, and it was a weekday, so there were few people! 3.19 Day Two Weather☀️ 1⃣️Gulangyu Island Bought the ferry ticket on the Xiao🍊 app 'Meet Xiamen', round trip 35💰, make sure to choose a sunny day. 📝On the ferry, a staff member said: Each tourist takes a different path, sees different scenery, and the travel experience is different. Besides some photo spots, I think there's no need to follow a specific route, just wander around and you might see some unexpected beautiful views🤓. ✅Ruanji Satay Noodles (if you plan to eat this, you can get off at Neicuo'ao Pier, which is very close). The cheapest is 15💰, the most expensive is 45💰, it's up to you, and the taste is very good! ✅Photo spots Recommend 📍Dadeji Bathing Beach Opposite are Xiamen's landmark buildings, the World Trade Twin Towers and Yanwu Bridge, great for photos📷. 2⃣️Yefengzhai Came here for the swing photos, located at 📍OFF WORK by the sea. 3⃣️Baicheng Beach A busier beach than Yefengzhai, a good place to watch the sunset🌄. 4⃣️Market Eight ✅A Jie Five-Spice 4💰/piece, you can buy one to try, the taste is okay but a bit greasy after too much. ✅A Long Satay Pork Loin 10💰/3 skewers, tastes good, the pork loin is tender. 3.20 Day Three Weather🌤️ 1⃣️Huangcuo Beach Sunrise The sunrise time predicted by the iPhone's built-in weather app is quite accurate, no need to come too early, it's windy in the morning, remember to bring a thick coat! 2⃣️Li Juying Burnt Tofu (Gugong Road Store) ✅Double Taro Tofu Curd This is super delicious! ✅Brown Sugar Burnt Tofu Compared to the Double Taro Tofu Curd, this one is quite ordinary. ✅Taro Bun Recommended, the outside is sticky, and the inside is filled with meat.

Xiamen is a romantic and lovely city with a unique natural environment and rich historical culture. In such a beautiful city, you can experience the various charms brought by the tourist season. No matter when and where, you can take ins blockbuster photos! 🌟Travel season: Spring and autumn are the best tourist seasons, during which the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy various flower seas and seascapes. 🌞Weather: The weather in Xiamen is clear, especially on the island road and photo spots, good weather can show the most beautiful scenery. 📍Attractions: Day①: Jimei School Village, Dragon Boat Pool, Jiageng Park (Dashe Village), Shigu Road, Ten Mile Long Dam, Healthy Walking Path Forest Sea Trestle Day②: Island Road, Nanputuo, Shapowei, Twin Towers, Baicheng Beach, Zhongshan Road (Bashi) 1⃣️Jimei School Village, Dragon Boat Pool, Jiageng Park, etc. are places that show the historical culture of Xiamen, where you can feel the history and heritage of Xiamen. 2⃣️The island road is one of the must-visit attractions, with beautiful seascapes and romantic night views, especially after nightfall, the atmosphere of walking by the sea is particularly great. 3⃣️Nanputuo Temple is a famous Buddhist holy place with a strong incense, where you can pray for peace. 4⃣️Shapowei is a place full of artistic atmosphere, with various art exhibitions and food. 5⃣️Zhongshan Road and Bashi are good places to taste local food, gathering various snacks and specialties. 📍Route: Tour according to the itinerary of Day① and Day②. 💰Price: The average cost is 800+ yuan, there are many local foods and snacks, you can appropriately control the budget. 🚙Transportation: 1⃣️Subway: You can take subway line 1 or line 2 to reach the destination. 2⃣️Bus: You can take a bus in the city, pay attention to the fare and operation time. 3⃣️Rent a car: Self-driving or renting a car to go, it is more convenient to tour freely. 🍜Food: 1⃣️Snacks on Zhongshan Road + Bashi: Jukou mixed noodles, loin skewers, old Si Xi hamburgers, Lianhuan oyster pancakes, seafood satay noodles, Babapo roasted fairy grass, unnamed small steamed buns, taro mud fragrant crispy duck, Ajie five-spice rolls, Si Bei special fragrant buns, Zhong Lijun full pancake, etc. 2⃣️Snacks on Shigu Road: Clam powder, Zhangzhou glutinous rice, chestnut cake, pickled vegetable cake, Osaka burn, handmade hamburger, shrimp crab pot, etc. 🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Huangcuo, where there are beautiful beaches and sunrise, which is convenient for watching the sunrise. 📌Travel suggestions: 1⃣️Pay attention to book accommodation and tickets in advance. 2⃣️When tasting snacks at Bashi and Zhongshan Road, communicate with the boss about the ingredients and price. 3⃣️Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito prevention. 4⃣️Maintain a good mentality when playing and enjoy the process of travel. 🔥Pay attention to avoid pitfall items: 1⃣️People who give flowers for free: They will sell bouquets to tourists, the price is not transparent, it is recommended not to buy. 2⃣️The scam of taking a boat to Jinmen: They will sell to tourists in the name of a travel group, the price is very high, but there are no formal procedures and routes, it is recommended not to participate. ♥️Xiamen is a place that makes people look forward to and expect, I hope you can find your own happiness and beauty here!

🚘Transportation Guide: ✈️Airport: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (on the island) 🚄High-speed Rail Station: Xiamen Station (on the island), close to various attractions Xiamen North Station (off the island), get off here for Jimei District 🚌Bus: Use QR code for the ride (apply for the ride code in advance) 🏘Accommodation Guide: 📍Inside Xiamen Island (Siming District, Huli District): e.g., near the train station, Bailuzhou, where attractions are concentrated, transportation is relatively convenient, you can experience the local life of Xiamen, with a good environment and plenty of food 📍Zhongshan Road, Zhenhai Road area: close to Bashi, Botanical Garden, Shapowei, Xiamen Drum Pier, and other attractions! 📍Gulangyu Island: Transportation is limited, you need to take a boat to and from, if you have enough time and budget, you can stay overnight in a Gulangyu B&B, need to book in advance 🏝️Popular Attraction Recommendations: 1️⃣Gulangyu National 5A scenic area, the island has buildings of various national styles, rich in cultural atmosphere, need to buy ferry tickets in advance on holidays, prices range from 35-80 yuan. 2️⃣Xiamen University One of the most beautiful universities in China, nestled between mountains and sea, a century-old prestigious school. You can book a free visit three days in advance. 3️⃣Botanical Garden Newly promoted National 5A scenic area, the garden has many special zones, such as succulent plants, tropical rainforests, and a hundred-flower garden. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or on-site, priced at 30 yuan, with half price for students/children. 4️⃣Zhonggu Cableway Overlooking the Island Ring Road and the Twin Towers, the cableway round trip takes about half an hour, tickets can be purchased one week in advance, priced at 80 yuan. 5️⃣Nanputuo Temple A sacred site of Southern Fujian Buddhism, free reservation can be made four days in advance. 6️⃣Huangcuo Beach The best place in Xiamen to watch the sunrise, with open waters. 7️⃣Mountain and Sea Trail - Forest and Sea Line The mountain and sea trail is over thirty kilometers in total, the forest and sea line is a scenic and popular section, with Wanshi Canghai, Panguita, and Sunshine Tunnel all along this route, the whole journey takes about 1-2 hours. 8️⃣Shapowei Very artistic and suitable for city walks, better to visit at night, you can check in at the Twin Towers photo spot, and there are many delicious snacks. 9️⃣Jimei School Village Located in Jimei District outside the island, take Metro Line 1 to experience the sea metro like in 'Spirited Away'. The sunset along the ten-mile-long embankment and the historic buildings make Jimei School Village very suitable for city walks, recommended to go in the afternoon. 🍕Food Guide: 1⃣Bashi: Shangqing Seafood, A Jie Wuxiang, Yousheng Flavor Snacks, Fried Dough Sticks with Glutinous Rice 2⃣Zhongshan Road: Jinjia Port Seafood Stall, Ginger Duck, Wutang Satay Noodles, Yang Xiaoxian 3⃣Gulangyu: Old Man Oyster Pancake, Roast Meat Rice Dumpling, Egg Grand Slam, Longtou Fish Balls, Ye's Glutinous Rice 💌Warm tip: During holidays, some tourist spots in Xiamen have a limit on the number of visitors, so tickets need to be purchased in advance❗️ Finally, the seaside of Xiamen🌅 is really beautiful‼️ Summer is here, hurry up and bring your family and friends to check in together～📷

Xiamen Travel Guide Simplified Version 🚘Transportation: Airport: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (on the island) High-speed Rail Stations: Xiamen Station (on the island), Xiamen North Station (off the island) Bus: Scan code to ride (prepare the ride code in advance) 🏘Accommodation: Inside Xiamen Island (Siming District, Huli District): Near the train station, Bailuzhou area, with concentrated attractions and convenient transportation. Zhongshan Road, Zhenhai Road area: Close to Bashi, Botanical Garden, and other attractions. Gulangyu Island: Limited transportation, requires a boat, suitable for tourists with sufficient time and budget. 📸Attractions: Siming District: Xiamen University, Putuo Temple, Botanical Garden, Island Ring Road, Shapowei, etc. Jimei District: Jimei School Village, Metro Line 1, Jimei University, etc. Gulangyu: The most beautiful corner, Organ Museum, Haoyue Park, etc. Xiang'an District: Xiang'an Bridge, Haixiang Wharf, etc. (not essential). 📝Itinerary Reference: Day1: Arrive in Xiamen, check into the hotel, free time. Day2: Jimei School Village → Nanjing Tulou → Yunshuiyao. Day3: South Putuo Temple → Island Ring Road → Zengcuo'an. Day4: One-day tour of Gulangyu. Day5: Sea foraging → Sailing → Return trip. Tips: Tourists unfamiliar with transportation and attractions can consider joining a local tour group to save time and money. 🥘Food Recommendations: Zuiyi No.1 Seafood Stall: Lemon crab, egg yolk baked lobster, etc. Shangqing Seafood Processing: Exclusive sauces, a celebrity check-in spot. Jinjia Port Seafood Stall: An old Xiamen brand, great value for money. Zhang's Minnan Glutinous Rice Mochi Ice Cream: A specialty snack on Zhongshan Road. 💗Conclusion: In Xiamen, there is always a place that can heal you