5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
The most romantic island travel destination in the country, Xiamen, which is beautiful all year round, is home to the World Architecture Museum, full of European style.
1️⃣Transportation tips: Direct flights and high-speed trains from Shanghai are very convenient, with a round trip costing around 800 yuan.
In addition to the subway and buses, Xiamen city also has ferry services. Bus and ferry fares start from 1 yuan.
2️⃣Area tips: Xiamen's tourism is mainly divided into three major areas, the main island Siming District, Xiamen University, Island Ring Road, Zengcuoan, Putuo Temple, Cat Street, Zhongshan Road, Shataipo are all concentrated here.
Jimei District, Jimei School Village, Subway Line 1 Sea Subway
Gulangyu, is a separate small island, also a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of years old buildings from dozens of countries.
3️⃣Play tips: Zengcuoan, Island Ring Road, Shataipo, Dingaozai Cat Street, Glass Plank Road, Xiamen University, Jimei School Village, Gulangyu
🪻Zengcuoan is the most famous fishing village in Xiamen, with many delicious snacks and accommodations inside. The village entrance is the Island Ring Road, lined with coconut trees and beaches.
🧚🏻Shataipo, known as the Venice of Xiamen, was originally an old street, but has now been transformed into a creative block.
🌴Xiamen University, known as the most beautiful university in the country, is a popular filming location for idol dramas. Reservations are required to enter. Cat Street is near Xiamen University, a cat-themed food street.
🏝️Gulangyu is a must-visit attraction in Xiamen, a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of century-old Western-style houses, like a small Europe. You can take a ferry from the main island to get there,
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Sanqiutian Wharf Cost 30
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
First Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
4️⃣Accommodation tips:
If you like lively places, Zengcuoan is recommended, if you prefer quiet, the area east of the Island Ring Road is recommended.
Gulangyu is also suitable for a short stay of one or two nights.
Recommended homestay: Orange House Homestay, located in Zengcuoan, cost 70 yuan.
5️⃣Food tips: River omelette, five-spice dried, peanut soup, noodle, satay noodle, frozen top shell, etc., starting from 20 yuan per person
Guide Xiao is very enthusiastic and meticulous, and the explanation is very vivid. The appointment to enter Xiamen University is very smooth. The school is beautiful and very popular. It is suitable for a quiet day. Unfortunately, this time is not enough. I left school for two hours. But it still has a lot of knowledge. Of course, there are also a bunch of beautiful photos. Please enjoy.
Nanputuo Temple commentator is still very responsible, there are key points, no nonsense, there are recommendations and no marketing. Since there is no appointment online, Xiamen University enters the school, which is the ability to pay, which is convenient and fast.
We two need to form a small group with a few other people. The tour guide explained very well, but it was a bit fast. I didn't hear enough and finished it. There was a feeling of hurrying to travel with the group, which made many allusions and impressions of South Putuo not deep enough, but addictive. It is worth mentioning that the vegetarian buffet in South Putuo is very recommended, 99 yuan is particularly delicious, very worth it.
1. The total cost of Xiamen University + Botanical Garden is 30 yuan/person. There is no need to buy this product. Xiamen University is free and Botanical Garden is 30. Xiamen University can register in advance (Xiamen University visitor reservation system) for appointment, free appointment, must book three days in advance; The people who took us to Xiamen University felt like black tour guides. After a total of a few minutes, we put us down and walked. We asked less and said less. Don't look for school security if you have something to do. I don't know why it was sneaky.
The weather is very good, the sun is shining, and I walk leisurely on the campus of Xiamen University, shuttled through the densely graffitied Furong Tunnel to experience the youthful atmosphere of the campus. It’s just that during the Spring Festival, there are too many people, and it’s difficult to make an appointment. It is estimated that many people can only leave tourists photos at the entrance of the campus... We are still very fortunate! 😊