Xiamen is a bit familiar but a bit unfamiliar.

I still remember setting foot in this city many years ago. The cleanliness and quietness of the streets made me deeply in love with it, and I even wanted to work and live in this city. I don't know if it's so beautiful when I see everything at an ignorant age, or if I grow up, the more I see, the less I feel satisfied, or if this city has really undergone earth-shaking changes, I can't even recognize it anymore. I can't tell if it has changed. It's getting better or it's getting worse. In short, it has changed and different.

In the scorching summer, go to this city to blow the summer wind along Haicheng City, go to God's back garden to pursue the secrets of the rainforest, get lost in the streets and alleys of Gulangyu, and taste interesting delicacies. If you also want to go to Xiamen, please follow me ~

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"The moonlight shook and the shadows of trees shuttled through the tropical rainforest. The sad rain kept bleeding all over my body. The love that was stuck in the swamp was the sadness that I couldn't do anything about." When I mentioned the tropical rainforest, I unconsciously sang this song, thinking of the misty fairy picture in "Tropical Rainforest", which was super beautiful like a fairyland ~

When I learned that Xiamen's Wanshi Botanical Garden also had a tropical rainforest, I couldn't wait to come and experience it for myself. Finally, I came ~ It took about 25 minutes to walk from the gate to reach the tropical rainforest area. It was around three o'clock when the rainforest started spraying. There were many people, but when the fog filled the air, I felt that you were the only one in the world and had a forest.

The sun penetrated through the branches and gently sprinkled down. The fog filled the air and was faintly visible. This kind of light makes all the plants here seem more spiritual. Different forms of leaves are showing their unique charm.

Here, they all transformed into little fairies, with their own protagonist aura.

Waves of water mist sprayed out, so thick that they couldn't see each other clearly. This was what made it more poetic. I still like the feeling of a slight wind blowing away the fog, which is more dynamic and cooler ~

The gurgling water falls, and the lake reflects the shadows of rainforest trees. It feels like the fairy of the rainforest, as if the beautiful forest fairy will dance in the next second and appear beautifully ~

The prince is waiting for his princess, waiting for happiness to come. Taking a wedding photo is hazy and romantic. This picture is so lovely ~

The sudden fairy aura on the lake made me like this scene so much. Although the hot and humid environment made my body feel sticky and my shoes became dirty because of the mud, it was an excellent enjoyment visually and spiritually! The unique Wizard of the Rainforest, you deserve it!

Since when did cactus become an indispensable element in photos of Nordic style ins? Here, you can realize your wish to take large films of ins style in the world of cactus! Morocco is too far away, come to Xiamen ~

There are a lot of cactus and succulent plants in the succulent plant area. Large cactus are planted outdoors and are particularly beautiful against the blue sky. The cactus is taller than a person. It is cool to take a photo with it.

Round, long strips, there are many varieties, with high and low patterns

Walking into the park, the area where cactus are distributed is very large, so you can take photos at will without worrying about too many people entering your lens.

The cactus here is particularly lush, constantly branching and extending outward. It is completely impossible to see its original appearance. How many years will it take to become what it is today?

It looks so good with just a pat! Cool ~ Especially now that the sun is approaching sunset, the light is very soft, and the crowd is almost dispersed. This is the most suitable time to take portraits ~

It really feels like being in a desert oasis, full of exotic customs.

The utility pole is a bit eye-catching, like a cactus already hanging on the wire!

Many young brothers and sisters come here to take photos, and the photo release rate is much higher than that of tropical rainforests. As long as the weather is good, good-looking photos are available at your fingertips.

Cactus has thorns, so be careful when taking photos. You accidentally get stuck in your finger, and the thorns are still left in the meat. You have to pull it out yourself. It doesn't bleed but it really hurts! Little fairies must remember to protect their delicate skin, haha ~

Here, you can control the happy wind of laughing happily or the cold wind of a smelly face. You are beautiful and you do everything right ~

This place is also suitable for taking wedding dresses. A small and fresh style wedding dress is beautiful ~

Back near Zhongshan Road in the evening, my good friend invited me to dinner and invited you to visit Bashi ~ This is a newly promoted online celebrity check-in point, a microcosm of old Xiamen."Bashi" is actually the abbreviation of Xiamen's eighth market. It still retains its original style, a very down-to-earth place, and also the most humane and pyrotechnic place ~ When I arrived there, the stalls were basically closed. I borrowed the photos taken by my good friend Brother Tomato to let you take a look at this place hey ~

On this street, there are a lot of delicious food from time-honored brands. There is a Shacha noodle shop near the archway, which is said to be super delicious, but the protagonist tonight is seafood. There are many aquatic products shops here selling seafood. You can go upstairs and process it, a one-stop service ~

I chose a seafood restaurant in Bashi. Wanjia Fresh Seafood, the lively seafood in the seafood pool downstairs was clearly priced. After picking the seafood, I went back and waited for the dishes.

Before having a formal meal, try the fried meat you just bought at the market. It is a bit like the fried rice cake meat in Chaoshan area. It is wrapped in meat and horseshoe. It is crispy and crispy on the outside. There is gravy when you bite down, and the refreshing taste of horseshoe. Rich and not greasy at all. If you come to Bashi, I suggest you try it ~

It turns out that the sei urine shrimp here is also called shrimp gu. Haha ~ It sounds a little confused to say sei urine shrimp? Although it is not the season yet, there are very large seafood here. It is said that almost all of the seafood here is from Dongshan Island. Because there is less seafood in Hong Kong and that place is closer to the open sea, there will be more seafood. Shrimp in urine, fried crab, steamed scallops and abalone with vermicelli, fried garlic, and a serving of green green vegetables are perfect ~ satisfying my desire to eat seafood!

After eating, I took a walk along Lujiang Road. The sea breeze at night blew the ends of my hair in a salty manner, sweeping away the sultry and uncomfortable atmosphere during the day. There were obviously more people than during the day. Across the sea is Gulangyu, where you can vaguely see Riguang Rock and the statue of Zheng Chenggong.

The sea between Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Island is clearly a sea but is called a river. Because they are only 600 meters apart and egrets often hover and fly, it is called the Lujiang River. It is really interesting. It also looks very close, just like two streets on both sides of the river. You can also see the beautiful night view of Xiamen CBD from here ~

When the lights are on, the warm yellow light shines on these historical buildings, as if a spotlight has been turned on for them on the historical stage. At this moment, their stories are told and vividly staged. There is also a long-standing Xiamen first-class post office built in the early Republic of China. It has a long history and shines brightly. Some people say that this is the Little Bund. No, this is Xiamen. It has its own history and culture. It does not need to be imitated or compared. It has its own color and brilliance.

The boat at around 7 o'clock is heading for Gulangyu from Sanqiutian Wharf. The sky is still light blue, the same color as the sea water. The boat has two floors, and the second floor and the open air area are the fastest locations to be occupied. Don't worry, the inner cabin is actually great. It's air-conditioned and there are large glass windows on both sides of the ship for viewing the scenery. It's a special enjoyment ~

The 20-minute voyage, accompanied by an introduction of the scenery along the way on the radio, made the voyage easy and enjoyable. Five minutes before disembarking, employees on the ship began to sell hand-drawn maps of Gulangyu Island on the radio for 5 yuan each and only accepted cash. Although navigation is very convenient, shuttling through the alleys with a map is the correct way to visit Gulangyu ~

After landing on the island, don't follow the main force. Go to the right and go to the most beautiful corner to check in first. Haha ~ There won't be many people in the morning, and everyone is very conscious in line and takes two photos and leaves. It is very tacit understanding. I accidentally met you at the corner of love. Only by taking the initiative will there be a story ~

Gulangyu Island is not only small and fresh, but also synonymous with historical buildings. On this island, 70% of the buildings were built from the early 21st century to the 1920s and 1930s. Many single-family villas are particularly luxurious. At that time, many foreigners and overseas Chinese built houses here, so many Western-style buildings remained.

I feel a little familiar for some reason. It's similar to Dongshankou in Guangzhou. I think maybe the rich people of that era liked this architectural style. It has a small courtyard with red brick walls, flowers and plants planted in front of the door, and every detail is particularly particular about.

I was amazed at the high coverage rate of green plants on the entire island. Every household had green plants, and they grew particularly lush. They stuck out restlessly outside the wall and insisted on saying hello to people passing by.

There are also many attractions on Gulangyu that require additional tickets to enter. Many of them do not regret going to attractions that they regret even more. We didn't go, but it was very interesting to just walk around casually. The lush trees and the occasional bird chirping remind you that you are right to sleep in the hot summer ~

There are really too many green plants on the island, very fresh and vibrant, but they are also the favorite place for mosquitoes. Especially when you stop, groups surround you, forcing us to stop. We can only keep rushing.

Walking straight down this road and arriving at Miwazi Beach, I actually feel like I have been to Sanya! Blue sky, white clouds, coconut groves, tree shadows, white sand, I couldn't help but want to take off my shoes and step on the soft sand. However, the sand at noon was so hot that I gave up the idea.

There are still many people who are not afraid of being exposed to the sun, especially the children who are chased by the waves and squatting on the shore and playing with the sand. They have no idea what the sun and heat are. The parents who accompany their children to play on the beach are also working hard.

The water cup with a super good-looking face is also excellent when used as a photo prop ~ I took a sip. This is a candy-flavored summer. This fragrant temptation, you have everything I like

Many beautiful buildings on the island have also been transformed into hotels or B & Bs, and many of them are open to visit. This courtyard with a European-style garden is so big and magnificent. It is really luxurious to leave such a large courtyard! After a casual search, it seemed that the room rate here was close to 1000 yuan a night. It was indeed a luxury. There are also many old decorations here, each with a sense of history.

In this corner, I caught a glimpse of the bright lights in the window, as if there were beautiful women dancing gracefully in the room. The plots in the TV series came to my mind! People in that era really knew how to enjoy it! Opening the window and seeing the green plants in your eyes, how can I feel comfortable!

Unfortunately, the doors of some houses with great historical research value are locked, with only a plaque at the door introducing their history. The courtyard is so dilapidated that even the steps are covered with weeds. Unfortunately, we can only look from afar through the iron gate. Looking at truly valuable buildings should be protected well rather than left to be abandoned.

Walking through various alleys, let yourself get lost and encounter all the beautiful scenery by accident.

The periphery and alleys of Gulangyu Island are full of history and quiet, and the most lively one is Longtou Road. This is really a paradise for food shopping enthusiasts. There are many shops with strong design, and the costumes of each store are very cute. I can't help but want to stop and take a photo.

I buy all kinds of handwritten letters, and I have no resistance to things such as key chains and refrigerator stickers. Every time I go to a place to play, I will look at these cultural and creative products, and I will carefully look for something that can really find my heart.

Snowflake crisp, durian crisp, pineapple crisp, nougat, mayonnaise, and flower and fruit tea. Along the way, young brothers and sisters warmly invite you to try it out. You can almost eat your fill all the way! I love the candy-colored decoration of various shops, and I also see that the food packaging of some small shops is super beautiful. It is packaged into the same food and edible books, which is unique!

Bamboo shoot jelly, if you don't tell me what it is, I might just eat it, but when I learned that it is a special snack made by boiling insects, I couldn't adhere to the concept of "coming here". Try it, because when I saw it, I was scared... On the contrary, it is egg full filling, a snack suitable for public tastes, that is more suitable for my taste ~

After you have eaten and bought enough, let's visit the two new people gathering places on the island. This one is Sany Church. Because there was no chapel on the island, this church was jointly built by three churches in Xiamen. It is named "Sany Church", which also means the trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It combines Chinese and foreign designs and adopts a Greek cross plan. There are no columns inside the hall and an octagonal roof on the upper part. There are still many people praying here, so let's just quietly admire the architecture.

"Xiehe Chapel" is the earliest church on Gulangyu Island. Many beautiful love stories happen here, so newlyweds especially like to come here to take wedding photos. Now is the time when the light is at its softest, and the newlyweds are all gathered here to take photos. There are at least a dozen pairs.

The goose-yellow building looks very special on this island. It is a color full of hope and vitality. Beautiful love requires the joint protection of both parties. Love is a commitment that must be protected with all our strength.

The night before when I returned to the city, my good friend treated me to another Japanese food buffet."Jiangzuo Shangbai" from SM City Plaza was the first time I ate the Japanese food buffet. I could eat sashimi at will. Only a few kinds of sashimi that required extra payment. It was really great and worth the ticket price ~ There were so many people queuing up. If she hadn't gotten the seat in advance, she might not have been able to eat it! I recommend eating if you live nearby ~

We also ate the big meal. Today, we decided to have snacks ~ Our first choice must be Zeng Cuoan! Zeng Cuo 'an is a fishing village close to mountains and seas. The Shengma Palace by the sea worships Mazu, the sea god that almost everyone believes in along Haicheng City. Even though they no longer make a living by fishing in the sea, this belief still survives.

There is a beach on the roadside, so you can get close to the sea at any time ~

In the distance, white sails are scattered on the sea, dancing against the wind and waves ~

Xiamen's sea areas are particularly well protected. There is hardly any garbage or a pile of floating aquatic plants on the sea surface, and there is also light blue-green in the sun.

Zengcuo 'an was once a little-known niche travel destination. With the construction of B & Bs and the arrival of various delicacies, its reputation is now almost catching up with Gulangyu Island. However, it is not just as simple as a snack street ~ it is more attractive than many food streets I have walked through, and it has a literary atmosphere.

Zizai Jian is similar to but different from Chaoshan Oyster Sauce. Watching the production process on site is also super appetizing! First stir fry the oysters until they are slightly golden on both sides. Pour the beaten egg liquid into the pan, fry one side well, add the oysters, chives, and lettuce and fry together. Sprinkle with powdered water all around, then turn the eggs over and stir fry together. Stir fry ~

Because the oysters have been fried, they are very fragrant. Chaoshan Oyster Sauce is made by mixing all the ingredients such as eggs, raw oysters, and powder water, then frying them in the pan, and finally sprinkled with fish sauce. It is unique to fresh, fragrant and delicious. Because the ingredients are divided into the pot several times, the taste is richer, tender, crispy and fragrant, and it stimulates your taste buds layer by layer. It is delicious ~

The tenderloin kebabs, fried until a little crispy, sprinkled with cumin powder and chili powder, one in each hand, and full of meat when biting down. The taste of happiness ~ The tenderloin kebabs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. There are beef and pork, but unfortunately I haven't been able to try the skewers yet. I will come again next time!

Coconuts lay eggs? The legendary coconut egg, haha ~ Take out the entire coconut meat and coconut juice and put it in a bowl, white, tender and tender. It really looks like an egg. Especially suitable for lazy people, super delicious!!! A simple coconut is 20 yuan each and a coconut egg is 30 yuan each, which is a bit expensive, but this is a technical job and cannot be learned casually, so it can still be understood!

The sweet glutinous glutinous rice cake has any choice of peanut flavor and sesame flavor. I love sweets and feel happy when I eat it ~

Huang Zehe Peanut Soup is a relatively well-known restaurant in Xiamen. In addition to peanut soup, there are other snacks. This restaurant is a bit weird and requires you to recharge the card first. After deducting the order, you can refund the card when you leave. It feels a bit superfluous and not very convenient ~ Peanut Soup is a traditional dessert in Xiamen. The peanuts that are rotten in the mouth are cooked well. With sago, it is quite refreshing to eat cold. You can also choose to add eggs, but you can only eat hot food, which is sweet and greasy, but it also has a different flavor.

Wulan Shacha Noodle is the best reputation of Shacha Noodle Shop in Zeng Cuo 'an. Not many people went there at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, so I chose a classic Shacha Noodle with meat and seafood. The ingredients are very fresh, the essence is the soup. The flavor of sand tea still has a slight sweetness. It looks strong but is not greasy to drink. The noodles are also very chewy. Call for this delicious sand tea noodles ~ I also tasted the tofu in the store, which is very delicious. The store's introduction is correct. It's really delicious ~

For a cheap and delicious bowl of roasted fairy grass, you can choose from milk tea base or honey base. I personally like milk tea base! The honey base is relatively not so sweet and light, which is not suitable for me ~ There are too many ingredients, including red beans, raisins, taro rounds, fairy grass, etc. It's delicious! 8 yuan a serving is really good ~

There are many styles of snacks that give you a big appetite. Don't be greedy. Try every one to eat more different delicacy! In addition to delicious food, there are also many particularly interesting art shops here that you can visit ~

There will be many things to try along the way, such as jerky, nougat, and scented tea. The face value is very high. The especially small and fresh packaging and beautiful color matching make you want to buy it.

It's a nice shop, it's a good choice to take photos casually!

Unexpectedly, Zeng Cuo 'an, which was crowded with people, would hide such a literary and artistic place. I am grateful that the day I met you, today, we met accidentally. Hello, Congyu. Yu, yu, hieroglyphs, like holding a pen in one hand. Yu, so I write.

I picked up a book at random. It was an illustration book. It was extremely funny. This was the story of a gorilla who was addicted to picking boogers and couldn't extricate himself. He was picking boogers all the time! This book can make me laugh all day ~ Then I can't help but wonder, why are there all kinds of books now? (Cover your face...)

A complex bookstore is no longer just as simple as reading books. There are many literary and artistic products for sale, as well as some particularly interesting gadgets that you can slowly explore ~

The bookstore has two floors, and it goes up along the white steps, like a castle leading to knowledge ~

This is a newly promoted Internet celebrity bookstore. The design of every place is very simple and artistic. The overall color is mainly raw wood and white, with a faint sense of advanced quality. The branches outside the transparent glass windows extend upwards. I like these corners, which are quiet but beautiful.

Seeing rows of rows neatly placed on the bookshelves, I felt very calm inside. I wanted to calm down and wander in the ocean of books, grow like grass constantly absorbing nutrients from the soil, and learn more about the world. Novel.

Just order a drink in the consumption area and enjoy an afternoon of leisure time.

We didn't go to the consumer area to consume because the young ladies in the same company were not suitable for drinking iced drinks, so we took Tupperware and knocked on the cute penguin cc cup on this trip. The summer color was really beautiful. There was a straw to drink water. Not afraid of taking off makeup and dipping in the cup, cool ~

Hehe, objectively, the tea is ready, do you want to take a sip?

***[Trip Guide]***
In fact, Xiamen doesn't need too many strategies, just arrange leisure routes, and just play while walking. Probably when the itinerary is set, I need to buy tickets to Gulangyu first. My original plan was to have a ticket for Xiamen University, but it was too popular and I didn't make an appointment. The itinerary is roughly like this:
① Wanshi Botanical Garden-Eight Cities-Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
② Gulangyu
③ Zeng Cuoan

***[Transportation]***
External transportation: The high-speed rail time is actually not very convenient to go to Xiamen from Guangzhou, so I chose to go to Shantou one night in advance and then to Xiamen. If I have time, I suggest eating in Shantou first and then going to Xiamen. You can go to [Xiamen Station] It is relatively close to the city, and [Xiamen North Railway Station] can take the subway to the city, which takes about an hour. On the return journey to Xiamen, you can go directly back to Guangzhou East Railway Station. After 6 o'clock, you can go home and take a bath and go to work. It is suitable for office workers who don't have enough time ~ Of course, local tycoons can choose to fly double ~

Internal transportation: Buses and subway are very convenient, but the easiest way is to take a taxi. Basically, the distance is not too far, which is only twenty to thirty yuan! Except for taking the subway to Xiamen North Railway Station, we took taxis the entire time ~ super convenient! Taxi apps are cheaper than taxis ~

***[Accommodation Options]***
When booking a B & B, I found that 65% of the B & Bs chose to live near Zengcuo 'an on Huandao Road. There are many good-looking B & Bs there and close to the seaside, but personally felt that travel was not very convenient. In the end, I chose to live near Zhongshan Road. There are relatively few accommodation options there, and almost all of them are renovated old houses.

The B & B we stayed in is on Zhongshan Road. It has 5 floors. Each room has different styles and prices. The overall style is mainly retro and the decoration is very careful. I stayed for 200+ yuan a night on the first floor. It is very convenient to travel. However, because the old house is still relatively humid and the smell of the sewer can occasionally be quite heavy, the overall I can only give 4 stars.

***[Play tips]***
1. Wanshi Botanical Garden is particularly large in area. If you want to visit more comprehensively, it is recommended to go there in the morning, and you must buy a pass to the scenic spot sightseeing bus to preserve your physical strength and have fun. The most appropriate way to enter from the west gate, which is the main entrance, is the most appropriate. It is close to the main scenic area. Sightseeing buses run every 20 minutes, which is a bit long, so make plans and arrangements so as not to waste time waiting for the bus.

2. The spraying time of Rainforest World is fixed. You must see it while spraying to have a special feeling of fairyland!
Rainforest World Fog Forest Opening Hours:
Every year, October 8-April 30, 9:00-11:00 14:00-16:00
Every year from May 1 to October 7 8:30-11:00 15:00-17:00

3. If you want to visit Xiamen University, remember to make an appointment in advance on the public account "U Xiamen University". You can make an appointment 3 days in advance. Reservations for weekdays start at 12:30 three days in advance, and bookings for weekends and legal holidays start at 08:00 and 13:00 three days in advance. Be sure to log in and make an appointment immediately when it is open. The number is limited every day, and the number will soon disappear.

4. You need to buy ferry tickets in advance to Gulangyu Island. Basically, you start from Xiagu Wharf on Xiamen Island. Gulangyu has three docks: Sanqiutian, Neicuoao, and piano (only for Xiamen citizens). When you board the boat and listen to the radio, you usually go back to Xiagu Wharf. After 18:40 p.m.(the time may be adjusted), you will go directly to the ferry terminal closer to Zhongshan Road. You can arrange your itinerary reasonably and choose the return route.

5. When you go to the Botanical Garden and Gulangyu, you must remember to bring anti-mosquito water. There are too many mosquitoes, and even if you use it, you will still be bitten...