Xiamen Travel Guide
Xiamen, an island city, is also the country’s famous network red tourism city, there are more tourists all year round, especially winter and summer holidays and holidays, therefore, you need to do a good job in advance, plan a good itinerary, otherwise it may affect the itinerary and travel experience, and even be pit.
Some attractions in Xiamen must be booked in advance, otherwise you can’t go:
Gulangyu Ferry ticket: Search “Gulangyu Island” or “See Xiamen Island” on wechat, click on the Gulangyu ferry ticket to purchase, try to book more than 3 days in advance, holidays can be booked 10 days in advance.
Xiamen University: wechat search “Xiamen University Visitor System” to enter the reservation, it is best to make an appointment 3 days in advance.
South Putuo Temple: Make an appointment in advance for holidays, usually when there are few people.
In addition, the bell drum ropeway (search the Bell drum ropeway reservation, tickets must be collected, return will check again), Xiamen Twin Towers (search the World Trade Cloud Xiamen Tourist Hall booking) in the holiday crowd also need to book in advance.
Key tips about Gulangyu boat: There are several embarkation docks from Xiamen to Gulangyu, be sure to see your embarkation dock clearly and make preparations in advance. The general 35 yuan ferry ticket is boarded at Xiagu Pier, not near Zhongshan Road, which takes about 40 minutes by bus. Return from Gulangyu Island from the Sanqiu Tian dock boarding, generally disembark during the day dock Xiagu pier, after 6 o ‘clock dock near Zhongshan Road pier. (It is recommended that the ferry ticket choose 35 yuan round trip, other luxury version or package is not recommended to choose)
In Gulangyu to walk, be sure to wear a pair of comfortable shoes, in addition to a few scenic spots on Gulangyu can take sightseeing buses, there is no transportation on the island, including bicycles, so Gulangyu almost all rely on walking, wear a pair of comfortable shoes suitable for walking is very important.
Several of the island’s major attractions require tickets, so make sure you know if you want to go when you buy a joint ticket.
Personal recommendation must go to the scenic spots include: Sunlight Rock (the commanding point of Gulangyu, you can overlook the entire island), Haoyue Garden (Zheng Chenggong statue, seaside), Piano Museum, Wanguo architectural complex (you can choose one or two along the way to see, generally can not go in, only look outside), the corner of love, Longtou Road (Gulangyu food gathering place).
About Gulangyu Sightseeing bus: At present, Gulangyu sightseeing bus along the Ring Island Road, a total length of 6 kilometers, generally mainly to several important toll attractions, route: From the ferry pier, we go east to Haoyue Garden, Tai Tak Kee Bath, Sea View Garden, Shuzhuang Garden, Sea Rear Bath, Yingxiong Mountain Tunnel, Gulang Stone, Gulang Villa, Overseas Chinese Subtropical Plant Introduction Park, Arts and Crafts School, Inner Cuo, Yanwei Mountain, Sanqiu Tin Tourism Pier, Submarine World Ferry Terminal.
About accommodation: Xiamen a lot of accommodation, the first push the old city, including Zhongshan Road, Shapowei, eight cities and other “old city landmarks”, these places are also the most convenient area to land on the island of Gulangyu. Bustling business, many choices, dense attractions, convenient transportation. Next to Zhongshan Road is the ferry terminal, near the starting point of Metro Line 1 Zhenhai Road station, there are a number of BRT bus rapid transit to here, and the price is relatively cheap.
If you prefer accommodation facing the sea, you can choose Huandao Road and the area along it. This area includes Xiamen University, Zengcuo 埯 and other popular areas that are “must-visit in Xiamen”. Baicheng Beach, Huangcuo Beach and Guanyinshan Beach are also connected. Compared with the old city, the seascape resources are more rich, there are many characteristics of different temperament and luxury resort hotels, but the price is more expensive.
Those who like Gulangyu can also choose to stay on the island for a day or two to feel the antique atmosphere brought by the old-fashioned buildings, which are more expensive than the old city.
Food Suggestions: Xiamen cuisine is dominated by snacks, such as satay noodles, fish balls, spring rolls, meat zongzi, etc. These delicacies are everywhere in the streets and alleys, especially in scenic spots. However, there may be a big difference in taste between different families. Therefore, in Xiamen, it is necessary to find those who recommend more or more local people to taste, to avoid stepping on the pit.
About transportation: Xiamen bus is very convenient, every scenic spot has a bus to arrive, so recommend bus travel in Xiamen, save worry and money, wechat mini program search ride code can scan the code ride, very convenient. Cycling around the island directly scan code shared bikes, you can return the car at any time, don’t rent a local car, return the car less expensive. In addition, Xiamen has two railway stations, of which Xiamen station is in Siming District, which is very close to the scenic spots, Xiamen North Station is in Jimei District, which is very far away, and it takes more than an hour to take subway Line 1 to Siming District, which is a concentration of scenic spots, if you choose high-speed rail travel, it is recommended to choose Xiamen Station.
Xiaodeng Island is the closest island from the Golden gate, the shortest distance is only 1.8 kilometers, to Xiaodeng Island recommended by sightseeing car, and choose the price of 40 yuan per person, the driver and guide will take you to visit the main attractions of the entire island of Xiaodeng, their walking distance is far, and attractions are not very good to find. If you drive by yourself, you can leave early in the morning and try to catch a fishing boat from Xiaodeng Island back to port, where you can buy the freshest and best seafood.
Eight city seafood market, recommended to go in the morning! In the morning, eight cities is a “wet market” for local citizens, with a lot of fresh seafood and cheaper prices, and in the afternoon and evening, it is mainly tourists, and seafood is also another price. We have been there in the morning and in the evening, and the seafood in the morning is much cheaper and the variety is much more abundant.
Xiamen photo is very out of the film, whether it is the sea beach or the red wall and the blue sky, with a shot is a large, so it is recommended that you must wear beautiful clothes, Gulangyu can choose retro style clothing, more can shoot the taste, the beach wear white dress red dress are very out of the film.
Xiamen is more suitable for “slow travel”, whether it is blowing on the beach, or walking on Gulangyu Island, or appreciating flowers in the botanical garden, worshiping Buddha in South Putuo Temple, or hanging out in Xiamen University, you need a calm heart to truly feel the beauty and romance of Xiamen.
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