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In January, I met crystal clear snowflakes, flying all over the sky and falling in the hand I had just raised.

In January, I met a wisp of lonely smoke in the desert, and the magnificent structure of the Mogao Grottoes stopped me.

In January, I met the city of Xiamen. The sky was slightly golden and flowers were in full bloom.

In the quiet streets and courtyards, an elderly woman busy with breakfast, and a pair of lovers holding hands,

Disappeared at the corner of Longtou Road, on a calm night, listening to the piano music passing across the distance of the sea.

Xiamen is about more than 2,000 kilometers away from the city where I live. It takes about three hours to reach it by plane. The first time I came to Xiamen was five years ago. I was still young at that time. Five years later, I saw Xiamen again. I was no longer young, but still confident. Xiamen, a small city of literature and art and a city of food, has never been forgotten, so five years later, Xiamen and I resumed our friendship.

The first stop in 2020 started in Xiamen. When we arrived in Xiamen, it happened to start to rain, and the taste of the sea floated from far away. It was refreshing, natural, and a miss for me and the sea.

Xiamen is both familiar and unfamiliar. Familiar because it still looks like it was five years ago, and unfamiliar because it becomes more and more charming.

Hotels on travel have gradually become a key part of our travel

Hotels are no longer just a night's sleep

It became a vital thing on our vacation

Actually, choosing the right hotel,

You can avoid crowded people, avoid rushing, and throw away the cursory scenery

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DAY1: Xiamen Airport--Howard Johnson Hotel Xiamen Jimei Lake--Dangdang Car--Dragon Boat Pond

Accommodation: Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake Xiamen

Chinese food: Howard Johnson Court Chinese Restaurant

Dinner: Buffet at Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake, Xiamen

DAY1: Chengyi Technology Exploration Center-Tianmu Hot Spring

Accommodation: Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake Xiamen

Meal: Buffet at Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake, Xiamen

DAY1: Howard Johnson Xiamen Jimei Lake Hotel--Airport

A haven on the journey--Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake Xiamen

After arriving at the hotel, the sky began to clear up slowly. After the rain in Xiamen, the sun shone warmly on the body, which was extremely warm. After yesterday's light rain, green trees, red flowers, blue sky, white clouds, all colors looked bright.

Terminal T4 took the Airport Express Line and arrived at the destination, No. 121 Ligong Road, Jimei, an hour later. Looking from afar, the exterior of Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake Xiamen has a typical Jiageng architectural style with a red tiled cornices of southern Fujian style roof and a Western-style house that combines Chinese and Western styles. Both sides of the main entrance of the hotel adopt a symmetrical pattern of columns and embossed. The white columns are matched with gold statues. The colors look very bright, yet luxurious and rich.

Passing by the fountain areas on both sides of the main building of the hotel, you can slow down and move slowly along with the soothing music. You can feel the singing of birds and flowers in the forest, and the sparkling water on the water, as if you are in an ideal world. It's like comfortable.

Howard Johnson Xiamen Jimei Lake Hotel is located in the core area of Xiamen Jimei New City, close to Xinglin Bay Business Operation Center, one of Xiamen's three major CBDs. It is surrounded by Jimei Citizen Park, Xiamen City Library, Chengyi Science and Technology Museum, Jiageng Art Center, Garden Expo Park and other attractions. It has convenient transportation and convenient travel.

Walking into the hotel, I was pleasantly surprised. I can use the word spectacular to describe the hotel lobby, which is as gorgeous as a palace. So there was a frequent occurrence of being in a daze in the lobby. The piano in the center of the lobby must be observed carefully. The keyboard of the piano jumps automatically, and the black and white keyboard plays lifelike music.

The reception center and the rest area have their own separate areas. I like this division very much, which ensures functionality while providing privacy. Leading from the straight stairs to the guest room, what you see in front of you is spacious, bright, transparent and elegant.

I especially like the color of the room, warm and bright. The area of this room is beyond my imagination. How can it be so large? The light and simple decoration is simple and crisp without too much decoration. The overall color is mainly light, with yellow embellishments and some decorations, as well as light blue patterned pillows, giving the entire space a warm feeling.

This room has a city view room. You can see a landmark tower in Jimei City from the hotel. Especially at night, the lights of the entire city and the tower are lit up, just like a city that never sleeps.

Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake consists of an 18-story main building and a 5-story podium building. It has 485 luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites. The stylish decoration style combines Chinese elements. The view is surrounded by water on three sides. 75% of the rooms have a panoramic view of the bay and have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Jimei New City. Even if you don't leave your room, it's a happy thing to just stay in a daze like this.

The bathroom is very functional, with obvious areas, and the lighting is mainly soft and warm colors, which is very warm at first glance. What happiness it would be to take a bath after a busy day and scatter bath salts in warm water to relieve your body's fatigue.

The hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center has a gym, indoor swimming pool, etc. The fitness center has many entertainment and leisure facilities, including indoor swimming pool and gym. The fitness center is well-equipped and state-of-the-art equipment, so that you can enjoy the charming view outside the window even while exercising.

As night falls, only food can make up for the current mood. Travel and food have always been regarded as equally important because they can both give you beauty and joy.

Howard Johnson Cafe has 240 seats. Howard Johnson's Pavilion, which mainly specializes in Fujian and Cantonese cuisine, creates a strong southern flavor. The 25 oversized VIP private rooms meet different needs. Famous chefs from home and abroad are gathered here, integrating major cuisines into one, and running through special snacks, bringing a feast.

I really like the buffet at Howard Johnson Hotel Jimei Lake Xiamen. The variety should be quite complete among the buffets, and the taste is also first-class. The buffet actually has a small hot pot. Very few buffets can see hot pot available. How can a person who loves hot pot miss it? Just book directly with the waiter. After making the reservation, the waiter will put the small hot pot on your table. You can go to the buffet area to pick up the mutton and other ingredients. The taste is amazing.

There is also the grilled oysters in the buffet that must not be missed. There is no fishy smell at all. It is the hottest dish in the buffet and the longest queue. I personally like it.

For dinner, each guest will also be given a free special feature of southern Fujian-Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (subject to changes according to the seasons)

Eat desserts like rice and eat almost all the desserts here. The desserts here are super good and the ingredients are first-class.

From the freshest marine fresh food, traditional Chinese cuisine, to classic European charcoal roast, under the leadership of top chefs, the delicacies that strive for excellence and pursue new realms of delicacy are wonderfully presented here.

With such melodious and soothing music, soft and warm lights, and a few desserts, such an afternoon was quite romantic.

If you like a quiet dining environment, then the Executive Lounge is the ideal choice. Here, you can maintain your own tranquility, enjoy the scenery above the clouds, and you can also have a cocktail specially prepared for you to spend a romantic night.

When you come to Xiamen, what you must not miss is the specialty food of southern Fujian, Shizai Jian. Basically, no friends who come to Xiamen will miss it. It is one of the classic traditional snacks here and it tastes amazing.

Noodle paste is a local specialty snack. It is the most representative snack. It is made of fine flour and sweet potato flour, but the texture it makes is like batter and tastes very sticky. People here basically use batter as part of their breakfast.

At first, it was a bamboo shoot in the middle, but after eating it, it was discovered that it was a worm. It belongs to the phylum of Sipinoma. It has rich collagen and has a fragrant, smooth and delicious taste.

In addition to these, there are also some refreshments, mainly snacks, such as roasted meat, pork ribs and red rice sausage, which taste excellent.

A train that can travel through the Republic of China, sitting on the train, is very like a car during the Republic of China, passing through every corner of Jimei, Xiamen.

A car for 1 yuan can visit almost all the attractions in Jimei, and the final destination we chose was the Dragon Boat Pond, which was also the destination of the car. Unfortunately, the sky was not beautiful. The dim sky and sporadic light rain from time to time brought another view to the Dragon Boat Pond at this time.

A hot spring, Tianmu Hot Spring, was found near the hotel. As a hot spring enthusiast, how could you miss such a good opportunity? After a rain in Xiamen, the weather gradually became cooler. At this time, a warm bath is probably the most beautiful trip in winter.

Walking in the hot springs is like traveling through a tropical rainforest. Tianmu Wenquan Resort is located on the hot spring island in Xiamen Garden Expo Garden. It has more than 60 health hot spring pools with different functions, surrounded by the sea, while soaking in the hot springs, blowing the sea breeze and listening to the sound of the sea, it's so pleasant.

The outdoor hot springs are very large and have many types. Because there are many hot spring pools, there are not many people in each pool. We found the pool we like, so we began to quietly enjoy the comfortable time alone. The 40-degree hot springs are just right in this season, driving away the cold on our body, waves of warmth flow to our hearts, relieving the fatigue from several days, and closing our eyes to listen to the sound of the sea.

Make an appointment with a few friends, find an afternoon, and taste the mellow aroma of a glass of red wine in Tianmu. Life is so comfortable and beautiful.

Tips:

4.5km from the hotel, about 10 minutes drive

Location: Xinglin Garden Boyuan Hot Spring Island, Jimei District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province (No. 89 Yuanbo West Road)

If you particularly like aerospace and ocean fields, and you happen to have a cute baby, don't miss this place-Chengyi Science and Technology Exploration Center, focusing on the four major themes of aerospace, navigation, natural disasters, and information and communication.

He was the shooting location for the running man, but I forgot which episode it was.

The two most distinctive places are two special theaters,"X-Flight Time and Space Adventure" and "Happy Hour Journey". A science fiction blockbuster that travels through the past and the future will be staged around you. It will be staged at a fixed time every day. It will be lined up at the door and you can enter the venue when it is time. These two films are both immersive performances, with sensory interaction throughout the entire process. Let Buddha travel through the Jurassic Dinosaur period and the future science fiction world.

There are seven exhibition areas. By understanding various natural phenomena and scientific and technological principles, use creativity and imagination, accept different scientific and technological challenges, complete pre-set tasks, and feel the shocking experience brought by technology.

The seven exhibition areas include: Dream Sailing Exhibition Area, Interplanetary Exploration Exhibition Area, Aviation Laboratory Exhibition Area, Navigation Laboratory Exhibition Area, Ocean Finding Exhibition Area, Natural Revelation Exhibition Area, and Communication Infinite Exhibition Area. Each experience area is a different experience and feeling, just like a journey through life in reality.

There is also a kaleidoscope light show at the last place, where the photos are super beautiful.

Goodbye Xiamen

I never thought I would fall in love with a city because of a hotel experience. When I left, I gently pressed the shutter of the camera in my hand to freeze the scenery in front of me in my heart.

The sky is getting dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun is scattered in the room, and tomorrow, we will embark on our way home. I know that because of Howard Johnson, I met a city; and because of you, I fell in love with a city.