[Xiamen Strategy] Travel without regrets! For the sake of cactus, I would like to go to Xiamen again-Xiamen Strategy
Literature and art are the business card of the city of Xiamen. It has both the prosperity of a metropolis and the tranquility of an ordinary small city. The climate like spring all year round and the small and fresh temperament make this city different. Its unique charm attracted me to come here for the third time. Looking back on my previous two trips to Xiamen, I left some regrets, so this time I just wanted to make this journey without regrets for the sake of an obsession in my heart!
The first time was when I was a sophomore in college. I was ignorant. I saved pocket money for a semester, planned for a long time with my classmates, and took a train for more than ten hours to start my first free trip. At that time, I didn't understand what travel was, there were no strategies, or photos, but I only knew that it was most important to give myself a free and happy time;
The second time I came to Xiamen was my first year at work. The memory of that trip was vague. I was on a business trip at work, and I came and went in a hurry. It seemed that I had been busy with work and only had one day to play. I skipped the scenic spots. I just walked around casually and ate, and I had forgotten what I ate. I only remembered that my comfortable life made me linger, with a lot of regrets. I always thought I would come again and have a good time again;
For the third time, I was finally no longer bound by work, and I finally had time to see the scenery I wanted to see. The cactus of Xiamen Wanshi Botanical Garden, which had been planted for a long time, was the biggest purpose of my trip, so I didn't have any regrets for the trip. For the sake of cactus, I would like to go to Xiamen again!
In Xiamen, you can slow down and relax completely, blow the fresh and pure sea breeze, listen to the sound of the waves beating against the shore, and let the time flow freely. Even being in a daze here has become so taken for granted. With slowing down and surprised encounters, let's be a literary youth for a day in this literary and artistic city!
Wanshi Botanical Garden 丨 A must-check-in photo resort
Many cities have their own exclusive Internet celebrity photo sacred places, and when it comes to Xiamen's photo sacred places, they are no longer Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University, or Zengcuo 'an, but a botanical garden.
However, the Botanical Garden in Xiamen has subverted people's understanding. Anyone who has been here will praise it and it has become a new place for online celebrities to check in.
Here, there are huge cactus, and walking among them is like traveling through the desert kingdom. This is Xiamen Wanshi Botanical Garden. It is a magical place where there is no reinforced concrete, only forest and green plants. A large area can be grown with just a photo.
Wanshi Botanical Garden is also the first botanical garden in Fujian Province. It has a beautiful environment and a large area. It has cultivated more than 6000 types of tropical and subtropical plants. No matter what season, there are unique scenery to enjoy. You can cool off in summer and see cactus in winter. The most exciting thing is that the highest point of the New Stele Forest overlooks half of Xiamen Island.
The most famous ones are tropical rainforests and sandy plants. Many friends probably come to the Botanical Garden just like me.
Entering the Botanical Garden, we headed straight to the sandy plant area, which is mainly filled with cactus and succulent plants. I was shocked when I saw this cactus. It was even more spectacular than what I saw in the picture. There were cacti of different sizes and shapes, immortal pillars and cactus balls.
To be honest, this is the first time I have seen such a large cactus garden since I was a child. The scene is particularly spectacular and exciting.
This is the first time I've seen such a large area of blooming cactus. I feel amazing when I first saw it, but it's still a little dense when I look at it.
It is said that there are more than 500 species of cactus plants in Xiamen, ranking first in the country!
The succulent nature of Wanshi Botanical Garden is not a mini type. As many as 500 kinds of giant cactus plants grow here, and no matter how tall a girl is, she will look small and exquisite.
It's sunny and sunny today, so I put on a beautiful dress and started posing and taking photos to my heart's content.
Being in it, I had forgotten that I was in Xiamen, and it was as if I had flown to the distant and mysterious Mexican desert.
However, when taking pictures in a cactus, the movements must not be too large, otherwise you will be pricked by the cactus thorns, which is still quite painful. I tried to spin several times, but unexpectedly I hit my butt. It hurt so that I ended up sitting on the ground honestly and pretending to close my eyes. Anyway, no matter how you shoot here, it will look good, as long as the artistic conception is beautiful.
Countless wedding photography outside photography will come here to take pictures, but it should be noted that if you come to take a wedding dress, you will have to pay an extra fee. It seems that in addition to the ticket price of 150 yuan/person, it is recommended to prepare a light wedding dress. After all, it is very dense here and has many thorns, and it is not suitable for wearing a wedding dress with a large skirt. It is especially easy to hang and break, which is not worth the gain.
I happened to meet a pair of professional models who came to take a photo shoot. Their every move and smile were so beautiful. They are indeed professional models.
I reluctantly left the sandy flora area and came to the rainforest world not far away. This place almost completely restored the tropical rainforest ecosystem, but there is no danger of the original tropical jungle. It is another must-check in Internet celebrity photo spot.
The spray is turned on regularly every day here, mixed with sunshine, fresh air, and green vegetation, giving people the illusion of stepping into a fairyland.
Choose a day with a very sunny sun, you walk deep into the rainforest, see the smoke lingering, and if you are lucky, you will see the spray reflecting the rainbow.
The fog is shrouded in mist and the misty rain is like a fairyland. Being in it is really like going to a real tropical rainforest, which is particularly exciting.
There are so many rainforest plants and some strange plant growth phenomena. It is very worth seeing!
This group should be a series for taking photos. After standing in the mist for a while, the entire skirt became half wet. Fortunately, I wore sandals, and all of them were completely wet. Therefore, I suggest that all girls remember to wear light dresses and sandals when they come to take photos.
It's more enjoyable to take photos in areas with high mist, but if you want to take photos here, you almost have to queue up, but I use my photos to tell you that all the wait is worth it.
Tips：
The rainforest has two hours of spraying every morning and two hours in the afternoon:
Spring and Summer (May 1-October 7):8:30-10:30 15:00-17:00
Autumn and winter (October 8-April 30 of the following year):9:00-11:00 14:00-16:00
It is recommended to take photos during spray time. The effect should not be too good ~
For this Botanical Garden, which is more than twice the size of Gulangyu Island, you need a detailed map and then check in and stroll around various places one by one.
Find a sunny day, spend a day avoiding the surging crowds and wandering in this green ocean, and stroll slowly and take photos. I think this is the most pleasant way to travel to Xiamen.
Shapowei 丨 Art District with Internet celebrity shops
Shapowei was a shelter in the early days and a microcosm of the life of fishermen in old Xiamen. Later, it was abandoned and renovated to become a cultural and art park.
This place not only has rich historical heritage, but also is a new tourist destination in Xiamen now.
It retains a bit of tranquility in the downtown area, old but not decadent.
There are some renovated and artistic mobile vending trucks at the entrance, mainly selling some green plants, jewelry, small decorations, etc. From the packaging to the slogan, it can be seen that they are all carefully designed. It is very worth seeing. Young artists come here. That's right!
Beijing's 798 almost occupies the seven acres of fresh literary and artistic land in the hearts of the post-85s generation.
Just at Shapowei, there is also Xiamen's own 798.
Its space is not large. It is just a simple renovation of the first floor of the old factory building, but it is the base that leads Shapowei to the cultural park.
Some art exhibitions and pottery exhibitions will be held here from time to time.
There are also outdoor extreme sports facilities, where there are often some skateboarders practicing here on hot days.
The retro car is actually a fast food truck, but it is also good as a photo prop.
This is actually a creative alley less than 200 meters long, with several dessert and beverage shops open. Most girls will take photos here in concave shapes.
The atmosphere of literature and art spreads here. Even the window windows on the street look so exquisite. Even girls should have no resistance to such decorative objects.
If you have enough time, you can have a good tour of the store here. There are many interesting small items, and friends who like to buy old goods can also come here to take a look.
Walking along the University Road in Shapo Wei, I saw this pink-themed dessert shop. It seemed that I ran into an Internet celebrity shop. In an instant, the girl's heart was filled with excitement and wanted to walk in and eat (pai) and (ge).(mei) West (zhao).
Walking into the first floor, I felt very cramped. There were many small pink objects placed on the order table. The atmosphere was very pink. After ordering, you can go to the second floor to find a seat.
As soon as I get to the second floor, the view is widened instantly. There are many seats indoors and outdoors, and there is also a great viewing space outdoors.
The whole room also smells like pink toot, and the whole wall is also pink. No matter how to take pictures, it looks like a girl.
We ordered the signature double beef burger and cheese hot dog. The drinks were strawberry milk and pineapple sparkling water. They looked tender and tender and very appetizing. I don't know how the outer skin was made. They were sweet and tasted very good.
The signature strawberry milk is a little light, so that I forget what it tastes like right after drinking it. However, that's what Internet celebrity stores are like. It's enough to have high looks and you don't have to have too much illusions about the food.
There are also many pink decorations on the first floor, which are good props for taking photos and selling cute. Girls who like pink are worth visiting. Take photos and leave a pink memory for yourself!
Zeng Cuoan | When food meets literature and art
Zeng Cuo 'an means "Zeng Village". It was once located in a primitive small fishing village along Huandao Road. When I first came to Xiamen, there was not a business district here.
But now Zengcuo 'an has become another gathering place for young literary and artistic people in Xiamen. There are many romantic cafes, restaurants and specialty shops here; you can satisfy your taste buds and a literary and artistic heart here.
Compared with the crowded Gulangyu Island and the noisy Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, it seems a little quieter, and it is also known as "the most beautiful and literary street in China."
Today's Zengcuo 'an is like Gulangyu Island, a must-visit place for every tourist when they come to Xiamen.
Every street has its history and its story.
On every street, the vast array of food and art shops basically account for the majority, and there are also many Internet delicacies that have been hyped up.
The hottest ice cream of the same type nowadays-Turkish ice cream. This girl was amused by the uncle selling ice cream.
Like Gulangyu, there are many Internet celebrity gourmet restaurants here. It's very interesting to see the signs and names. Coupled with the shouts of handsome guys and beautiful women, you can't help but want to go in and have a look.
Taimang, which has become popular in scenic spots across the country, is also found here. The large cup of mangoes looks really tempting.
You can also taste many local specialties here. Almost every snack bar has sand tea noodles, oyster frying, fish ball soup, etc. Most of the snacks in Xiamen are light, but you can add your own chili sauce.
This bamboo shoot jelly is also a famous snack here. Many friends who have never eaten it felt a little curious when they first saw it, thinking that maybe the food inside should be bamboo shoots, but as soon as they heard that the ingredients in the middle were sand worms, Most people will shake their heads and walk away. It is said that the protein content is very high and it is very popular in the local area, but I don't dare to try it if it is not a heavy flavor.
There are also many small stalls selling gold and silver here. Although the flour skin is also translucent outside, it is very thick like a steamed bun skin. The fillings are mushrooms, diced bamboo shoots, jerky meat, etc. The taste is good and very fragrant. It is three yuan per one. It is just right to eat when you are hungry, and it is very cost-effective.
Fried, steamed, or braised. There is nothing you want to eat in Zengcuo 'an.
Moreover, there are many Taiwanese snacks to choose from. If you can't go to Taiwan for the time being, you can come here to eat as much as you can.
For the current Zengcuo 'an, it is crowded with people both day and night. Many people come here from afar to taste the tempting food, and some people go specifically for its fresh literature and art.
Walking on the streets of Zengcuo 'an, all you can hear are small vendors on both sides of the road shouting to attract customers.
The must-eat fruit when coming to Xiamen is green mangoes. The big green mangoes look like they are not ripe and feel very sour, but they are sweet in one bite. They are definitely the best among the mangoes. It is also worth buying some. Give them to relatives and friends to taste them.
But I would like to remind you that many stalls now have free shipping of RMB 100 nationwide. You must choose a regular fruit store. Last time I came to Xiamen, I found a random small vendor, but I waited for a month or two but I didn't receive any mangoes.
It looks a lot like a puffer fish fire ginseng fruit.
Buying souvenirs or sending a postcard to a friend is a good choice!
Previously, I saw a time-honored Yazhong snack bar on a public account recommending Xiamen cuisine. It is said that the Shacha noodles here are the best in Xiamen. Even celebrities have visited it. We didn't plan to find this shop specifically this time, but we accidentally ran into it. Since we are so fated, we must go in and taste the legendary most authentic Shacha noodles.
This house's oyster frying is also a signature and seems to be more abundant than other stores. However, because I don't like eating onions, I don't particularly like this Xiamen snack.
Finally, we arrived at Shacha noodles. The boss said that we had to drink soup while eating noodles to taste the essence. This house can choose the side dishes of our choice. I chose shrimp, fish balls, cauliflower, fungus, etc. Such a large bowl of Shacha noodles costs 25 yuan. Although it is slightly more expensive than other homes, the taste is definitely a few streets better than theirs. The soup is very rich and delicious. This is also the first time I have eaten Shacha noodles and eaten them all. I highly recommend it!
Every store here, from the name of the store to the layout of the items in the store, is very careful.
Miss Zhao's store, the most famous on Gulangyu, and Zhang Sanfeng Milk Tea Shop also have branches in Zengcuo 'an.
I walked around Zengcuo 'an until evening without realizing it. As night fell, Zengcuo' an was brightly lit and seemed much more lively than during the day. I simply decided to settle dinner here today. How can I come to Xiamen without eating seafood? As a city by the sea, I rely on the sea to eat the sea ~ There are fresh seafood from fishing boats every day. Therefore, seafood is also very cheap. If you don't eat it, you will come in vain.
On the left side of the entrance archway to Zengcuo 'an, diagonally opposite Zhang Sanfeng Milk Tea Shop, you can see Shihaipu Seafood Shop, located at No. 107 Zengcuo' an Society. Because he and his friends don't want to eat roadside food stalls, I think it's better to find a clean and sanitary environment to eat seafood. I also saw many people recommending this house when making strategies before, and I believe that the bee friends can't make a wrong choice.
The seafood fish pond at the entrance allows you to choose your own fresh and vigorous live seafood. There are still many varieties to choose from. I was confused by the fact that one of the most famous golden bread crabs was a must.
The environment inside the store is clean and bright, with blue ocean style. Blue yearn for freedom, and the dining environment is also very important. Fortunately, we came early and there were still many places in the store.
Spicy stir-fried razor clams. The razor clams are all very big, each full, and they taste very delicious. The meat is very delicious and tender.
Boston lobster looks very tempting when eaten twice. Steaming can best ensure the original flavor of the lobster. Lobster heads are very delicious when used to make porridge, especially suitable for families with babies and the elderly. Even people who don't like porridge. Drink three bowls in a row.
My favorite salt-and-pepper shrimp is on stage. This is also the most classic method of shrimp. It is moderately salty and fragrant, tender on the outside, and very full on the inside. Many people dislike the mantis shrimp as too troublesome to eat, but as a real foodie, how can it be troublesome to eat it? It seems that I really have a deep love for the mantis shrimp.
Steamed grouper, grouper is one of the most precious seafood dishes. The heat is right, the meat is very tender, and the soup is also very delicious. It is tender and tender enough to melt in the mouth. Moreover, steaming the fish can prove its freshness. After all, when eating seafood, what you eat is delicious!
Steamed scallops with vermicelli and garlic, one of my favorite seafood, vermicelli and scallops are a perfect match! One bite at a time, I can't stop at all ~
Here comes the last heavy food, which is also the signature of this store-the Golden Bread Crab. It is a must-order seafood for almost every table. You don't have to compare it with my fist. You don't know how big it is. It is very practical and cost-effective. It can be said to be very high. The spicy taste is very suitable for my taste. The taste is quite strong, and the crab meat is also very delicious.
Pick up a mantis shrimp and can't wait to eat it!
This meal cost about 500 yuan, and I was very satisfied with eating it with my friends. The most recommended ones are the secret golden crab and salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp. In addition, eating two Boston lobsters is also very recommended. A large pot of porridge is full. I didn't finish it. Don't forget to have a handful of freshly squeezed mango juice while eating seafood. It's very thick and delicious, without any water mixed in. It's simply too happy to go with seafood.
Generally, after 6 p.m., Shihaipu Seafood Restaurant is basically full for meals. Be sure to go there earlier, otherwise you will have to wait in line. Moreover, the environment of Shihaipu Seafood Restaurant is much better than that of other food stalls, and the dining experience is also great.
Ding 'ao Tsai Cat Street 丨 Cat fans should not miss it
There was no such legendary Cat Street when I came to Xiamen before, but now it has become one of the places for Xiamen's new Internet celebrities to take photos and check in.
Ding 'ao Zai Mao Street is a 100-meter-long cat-themed street that is very close to Xiamen University. Scattered in an old residential area are several colorful statues of meow, a cat graffiti wall, and a wonderful cat museum.
The little mouse on the window is the finishing touch ~
The walls of Cat Street, telephone poles, snack store entrances, and window sills are all painted with colorful and cartoon graffiti of various breeds of cats. I have to admire the designer's ingenious conception. I must be a cat lover.
The spiral staircase at the corner of the street has been marked by years, but because of the embellishment of triangular plum blossoms, it is as beautiful as a scene in a dream.
Cat Street is not long. If you take a quick look, it will only take 3 minutes, but if you like to take photos like I do, it will take about half an hour to take photos slowly. After all, it is a holy place for Internet celebrities to take photos. If you want to take pictures at a good spot, you still need to queue up for a while.
The Xiamen Cat Museum is just on Ding 'ao Tsai Road. The cat train in the museum has several cats for tourists to watch and take photos, and then sells many cat-themed peripheral products. There are many things, including hats, trinkets, cultural and creative products, etc. Those who are interested can choose to buy them.
There is no need to buy tickets for the Cat Museum, but you need to buy an additional ticket to enter the glass room where the cat is located. It is 10 yuan/half an hour, and only 30 tickets are sold every day. It is recommended that people who like to rub cats must come early.
In fact, this is mainly a cat-themed souvenir shop. Simply put, it is a jewelry store that sells some cat patterns and shapes. However, the price is moderate and there are many choices. It is a place worth visiting.
However, judging from the interior decoration, the Cat Museum is not only a cat-themed store, but also full of the store's love for cats.
The entire wall at the entrance is filled with portraits of cats with different themes, Van Gogh, Hepburn, Monroe... Enough to make people stop for a long time.
In addition to being able to rub cats and buy surrounding areas, there are also projects to experience hand-painted cat bottles. Buy a white ceramic bottle, then choose a brush with your favorite color to draw the pattern you want on it, and then you can take it home as a memorial. It is also a good interactive experience.
Xiamen University has always been hailed as "one of the most beautiful campuses in China", and the unique architectural style combining Chinese and Western is the biggest attraction.
It was founded in 1921 by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader and praised by Comrade Mao Zedong as the "Flag of Overseas Chinese and the Glory of the Nation." It was also the first university founded by overseas Chinese in the history of modern education in China. Famous alumni include Yu Guangzhong, Lin Feng, Yi Zhongtian, Lu Xun and others.
Because the beautiful environment has become one of the must-see attractions for tourists visiting Xiamen.
In order to protect students from being disturbed during normal classes at Xiamen University, tourists are not allowed to visit the school at any time of the day.
Opening hours from Monday to Friday: 12:00-14:00 noon, only 1000 people can enter the school with ID card. (It is recommended to queue up early, and the quota will be issued before two o'clock.) After 17:30, there is no limit to the number of people and you can enter freely. (Notice will be closed in case of special events)
Weekend: unlimited time and number of people.
Winter and summer vacations: Open all day.
Furong Lake at Xiamen University is one of the landmark attractions of Xiamen University. Many things in Xiamen University are named after Furong, and Furong Lake is no exception.
This is indeed a beautiful campus. The campus is lined with trees, making it feel comfortable to walk through it or read under the trees. Mr. Lu Xun worked here for a long time, so the only Lu Xun Memorial Hall in a university was built in the park.
In addition, there are many cafes around the school, giving a bourgeois atmosphere.
Most of the old buildings on the campus were built by Mr. Tan Jiageng's son-in-law, especially the Jiannan Auditorium and Shangxian Field, which are quite magnificent.
The Jiannan Hall was personally designed by Chen Jiageng. It is one of the landmark buildings in the hearts of Xiamen University students and a must-see place for graduation photos every year.
Opposite the Jiannan City Hall is Xiamen University's main stadium-Shangxiangchang.
This is a large semi-elliptical sports field. Taking advantage of the gap between the buildings and the sports field, it is built to build a large stand that can accommodate 20,000 people according to local conditions. It was also the filming location of the idol drama "Let's Watch the Meteor Shower". one.
Walking on the runway of the winding field, you can appreciate the grandeur and beauty of the Jiannan Tower and the towering Twin Towers.
There were hardly any students in the huge playground. Maybe it was class time now, and I only saw tourists in twos and threes. Most of them left after taking a picture. Compared to the crowded tourist attractions, I prefer this kind of emptiness and leisure.
Across the coconut groves and the road, there is the sea.
I envy the students of Xiamen University. It is really so happy to live and study in such a beautiful environment.
Lying on the lawn and closing your eyes, it seems as if you have returned to your student days. There are traces of our sweat on the shady playground. It is the taste of summer, and memories of youth are constantly reproduced in my mind one after another.
Each building of Xiamen University is different, but each has its own characteristics. It is rare for even dormitory buildings to be so distinctive on other campuses.
Xiamen University, with its high appearance, has undoubtedly won the crown of the most beautiful campuses.
About half of the reason here is that this road on campus hides a romantic and creative Furong Tunnel.
This 1.5-kilometer-long "most literary tunnel" is a must-visit place to Xiamen University. What is sprinkled on the walls is the students 'full artistic talent and imagination. In the search website entry, the Furong Tunnel is described as the "most literary and artistic tunnel in China."
Even if you have never been here, you must know that the sky-high graffiti on the tunnel wall is the place where every visitor who comes to Xiamen University makes a "pilgrimage".
Whenever the graduation season approaches, there will be new paintings drawn by Xiamen University students on the wall, and the mottled old works on the wall highlight the traces of time.
So they often say that it is impossible to enter the same Furong Tunnel twice. As a person who has come to Furong Tunnel for the third time, I dare to guarantee that this is indeed the truth. Every time I come, there are updates and are related to popular movies, music and topics. I have to admire the talent of Xiamen University students.
Some of these wall paintings express love, some express parting, some miss campus life, and some commemorate the friendship between classmates...
It is said that every Xiamen University student has not painted in the tunnel, and it seems that his graduation has not been successful.
While walking and looking at it, when I see a favorite theme, I will unconsciously raise my camera to take pictures, or walk forward to take a group photo. I think I will definitely get the most likes by collecting 9 photos and posting them in my circle of friends.
Every work will be written as being created by a student of that major. When I first came to Furong Tunnel, I thought it was all drawn by students from the Art and Design Department. Later, I realized that it was not. Many students from the Mathematics Department and the Financial Management Department participated in it.
At Xiamen University, no matter which class you are in, whether you are a teacher or a student, as long as you are willing to pick up a paintbrush, the walls of the Furong Tunnel can actually be your drawing board.
Motor vehicles are not allowed to enter here. Most of the students travel by bicycle and seem to be in a hurry. Perhaps they are used to the daily visits of tourists.
After "In the Name of the People" was hit in 2017, it immediately became the material for graffiti here and also became a beautiful conversation.
However, with the increase in tourists, this place is no longer a graffiti special for Xiamen University students. Many tourists are also itching to paint a mark here, hoping to leave their own traces.
It is said that for this reason, the Xiamen University Student Union has thought of various methods, but it has never been able to completely ban it.
In fact, it is enough to keep this beauty in my heart, in the images, and in my memory.
Leave this most literary tunnel to Xiamen University students to express their dreams and talents. After all, it is the most precious youthful years they spend here.
Take a photo with my favorite Picacu ~
In the eyes of a foodie, what you eat is always the most eye-catching. The process of making rice noodles is too detailed. Take pictures and follow this step when you go home.
When I was approaching the end, I realized that this not-so-small cafe was hidden here. This was also the terminal stop of the Furong Tunnel.
Year after year, year after year, the murals in the Furong Tunnel always emerge one after another, but the warmth remains unchanged.
The significance of the Furong Tunnel is to record them here and now, and record their youth here and now.
Gulangyu ① There is a kind of beauty called loss
Three years later, I set foot on this beautiful island. The climbing paths up and down extended to the beach and the island. The road was filled with people's laughter... As soon as I arrived, I hurriedly put down my luggage and couldn't wait to integrate into this joy.
Hugo once said that architecture is a "history book written in stone." The old streets and alleys and old foreign-style buildings on the island silently witness the vicissitudes of Gulangyu Island.
Walking on Gulangyu Island, you have to see all kinds of buildings. There are thousands of Chinese and foreign buildings with different styles and a combination of Chinese and Western buildings on the island. It is known as the "International Architecture Expo".
There are traditional Chinese temples with flying eaves and crooked corners, Minnanki-style courtyards and bungalows, Bagua towers with middle and complete walls, small and exquisite Japanese houses, consulates of former Western countries in the 19th century European-style, and Shuzhuang Garden, a masterpiece of Jiangnan classical gardens.
In the early morning, before a large number of tourist groups were welcomed, it looked very quiet. Along the winding path, there were mottled gray walls on both sides. Almost every house had its own characteristics. This time, it was no longer a aimless move, just to find the most beautiful corner on Gulangyu Island.
A small island like Gulangyu naturally has a high terrain in the middle and a low terrain along Haiti. Therefore, if you go higher, you will definitely go deep into the island, and if you go lower, you will definitely reach the seaside.
Because there are no motor vehicles, you can walk around the streets and alleys at will and feel the island where no one is noisy at the moment.
Xiamen is one of the "five ports of commerce." Western powers flocked to Gulangyu Island to seize the most beautiful place to build villas and residences.
In the 1920s and 1930s, many overseas Chinese also returned to their hometowns to start businesses and built many villas and houses on Gulangyu, with more than 1000 buildings built in just 15 years. As we walked, there were always wonderful buildings that attracted our interest and wondered whose old house it belonged to.
Except for the designated attractions and renovated hotels, most of the buildings on the island are private residences and are not allowed to visit. You can only see the appearance of those buildings through the railings, trying to spy on the prosperity of a century ago.
"Trinity Church" is a Christian church. It was originally built jointly by the members of the three churches, and it also adopts the meaning of the trinity of "the Father, the Virgin Mary, and the Son".
Red brick walls, square columns and long windows, and mostly triangular decorations inside.
Looking at Sany Hall from a distance, surrounded by green plants, the red and white of the building, the green of the vegetation, and the blue of the sky are a peaceful and colorful layout.
The quiet and lonely alleys extend deeper, and hidden in the shadows of the trees on both sides are old buildings, and the high walls give people a deep feeling of courtyard.
The roads on the island are branched, and countless houses, courtyards, walls, and alleys make up Gulangyu, which makes it easy for people to get lost. Even if you look at the map, you often get confused about the direction.
The more I walked, the more I lost direction, so I simply didn't think too much, and became aimless wandering again.
I came across a large area of bougainvillea in a quiet alley. Friends who have read my travel notes know that every time I see bougainvillea wherever I go, I will take a photo. The heart of a girl burst and it looks very dreamy.
The walls of the alley with bougainvillea hanging hanging are covered with mottled light and shadow. Only then did I realize that there is a kind of beauty called loss.
Unconsciously, I walked to the HSBC Mansion, which is an English-style building standing between cliffs. It is condescending and the terrain is dangerous. You can watch the sea and listen to the waves from the window, and have a full view of the distant mountains and offshore waters. It has a very historical sense.
Most of the villas and houses in Gulangyu are small and exquisite, scattered among the green trees on the slopes and the sea. They are very quiet and unique, forming a beautiful scenery on Gulangyu.
Stuck in the quaint building complex, looking at the rusty doors and windows, beautifully carved eaves and hollow out exquisite corridors, I can only let my thoughts imagine the past here. Once upon a time, these old houses must have been filled with prosperity, excitement, and vicissitudes., filled with many beautiful days.
After visiting Gulangyu twice, I missed the most beautiful corner. I finally found the legendary most beautiful corner after many twists and turns on the third time. It is at No. 42 Guxin Road. In fact, it is very close to Sanqiutian Wharf. This place has long become a must-check-in attraction for everyone to visit Gulangyu.
If you want to get the perfect angle, you must come early or you will have to queue up. In addition to tourists, there are also wedding photos. In short, this should be one of the most lively attractions.
An indispensable travel artifact in your makeup bag for travel in summer is sunscreen. Every day, you will often be exposed to strong sunlight, and your skin will inevitably be damaged by ultraviolet radiation. After all, if you want to take beautiful photos, if you don't pay attention to sun protection, your skin will easily tan, and it will take a winter to come back white. And not only does it get tanned on sunny days, but the ultraviolet rays on cloudy days are also quite strong, so what I have in my makeup bag is the air cushion sunscreen from Frith Shop.
This sunscreen is light and light in texture. I usually use it for base use. It also has a facial effect. It has a high SPF as high as SPF50++. It is not an exaggeration to say that after applying the product, I feel the cooling effect of 5 ° C instantly. It can be called the "small air conditioner" in my makeup bag. The small bottle body is equipped with an exquisite air cushion, which is easy to carry and can be reapplied at any time, completely liberating your hands and not making your hands sticky. It is also cleaner and more hygienic, making it easier to travel in summer and keeping it cool and clear throughout the day, allowing me to maintain my full youthful vitality under the scorching sun.
After going back to make up for a nap at noon, I found that the sky was clearing up. I changed my dress, picked up my small bag, and prepared to set out to find food.
In recent years, various snack bars and specialty B & Bs on Gulangyu Island have mushroomed rapidly. I feel different every time I come here.
But what is surprising is that the shops on the island are extremely creative, have different styles, and are more and more shops with great enjoyment.
There are not only Zhang Sanfeng's European Milk Tea Shop, Miss Zhao's shop, and Pan Xiaolian's yogurt fresh petty bourgeois models, but also Black Cat Restaurant and Gallery Hotel quasi-Renaissance models, as well as Nutcracker Bar, Nora and Pieno's cartoon fairy tale models. It is one after another with unique creative shops and hotels, and it is also one surprise that meets you one after another.
Miss Zhao's shop is more mature than a few years ago. The shop is getting bigger and bigger. After trying a small piece of pie, it still tastes the same.
There is also a special express delivery service area where you can mail whatever you buy across the country. It is very convenient, and you no longer have to go out of the island in big bags like a few years ago.
Seeing Grandma Lu's craftsmanship, I had to buy a cup of his family's signature roasted fairy grass. The full roasted fairy grass, taro balls, red beans, raisins, and milk tea were very practical, and the taste was as delicious as ever.
If there are 10 stores on a street, at least 9 of them will be Internet celebrity stores. As for how to distinguish whether they are Internet celebrity stores?
Most Internet celebrity stores will first have a resounding name, which is usually either funny or literary. Secondly, the store looks very eye-catching, and most of the colors are bright. The most important thing is that there will be some cute shapes or good-looking ones at the entrance of the store. The background wall allows you to take photos with different label signs. This is this kind of routine, and one Internet celebrity store after another has emerged.
The master who was making coconut cakes saw that I was patting him and instantly looked up and gave me a small look.
Most shops will cut specialty products into small pieces and place them on the counter for everyone who comes in to try them. They can buy them again if they don't like them and don't force them. Moreover, the shops here are very generous. Even if you finish trying a large plate, no one will stop you. People with small stomachs will probably be full by trying them from house to house.
This shop called Piggy Seeking Meat specializes in selling pork shops of various flavors. The shop is full of pig elements. The loud slogan "Only sells meat, not sells body" made us laugh out loud. Come, the little brother of the butcher shop happily showed us scissors and invited us to enter the store to try it.
There is also a big piggy father at the door. Recently, everyone is full of enthusiasm for Piggy Page. Everyone wants to be a social person. Then I will join in and directly hug Piggy Page's father can be regarded as half of society, haha ~
Compared with visiting Internet celebrity stores, I still prefer to visit alleys full of snacks. Although it is very noisy, it is more down-to-earth. I buy a few kinds every time I come, and I shop while eating. I don't want to miss every delicious dish.
In addition to Xiamen's local specialties, the most popular snacks here are Taiwanese snacks, and they all have a long queue. If you don't have enough food in Zengcuo 'an, remember that Gulangyu is also a good choice.
In addition, don't miss it for those who like seafood. The seafood here is fresh and cheap. The favorite is fried squid in soy sauce.
Why does the legendary Buddha jumps over the wall seem a little afraid to try?
The young man who was making pancakes poured a layer of pink sauce on them. The girl next to him asked him what flavor it was. He directly said that it was a girl's flavor. The girl directly said that she would give me the same one. I have to admit that you are really good at flirting ~~
Pass by the entrance of the steaming fish ball shop, buy a string of fish balls and eat them one by one even if your lips are scalded. The handmade fish balls here are all very strong and the more delicious they chew. They are also a feature of Gulangyu snacks.
However, I think the most important thing to miss is the tropical fruits here. Ten yuan can buy a full cup. The most delicious thing is of course mangoes, which are so sweet to the heart. There is also a string of lotus mist at 5 yuan, which is also very refreshing and worth recommending!
In addition to snacks and delicious food shops, Gulangyu also has many literary and artistic shops, most of which sell postcards, refrigerator stickers and some surrounding souvenirs.
Looking at the wall of wish post-it notes, I am also trying hard to find where is the one I wrote?
I was just telling a friend that I would also buy Turkish ice cream and take a video. As a result, I saw the fried Turkish ice cream in the direction of the crowd. When I saw the line, I gave up instantly. Maybe there were too many people who thought the same as me, so I wouldn't join in the fun for the time being. I just wanted to watch from a distance. This shows how powerful the network is, and it also made the two stores nearby popular.
Finally, I sent a group of online celebrity stores check-in photos, haha ~
It has to be said that people on Gulangyu Island 9 seem to be keen on replacing speeding cars with walking.
It's not so much that the island doesn't need to travel by car, but it's more about people's attitude towards life, not rushing or impatient, and maintaining a leisurely mood. This kind of quiet and peaceful life is what we have always longed for.
Zhushe Villa 丨 Old bungalow that takes tranquility in the bustle
Yeshe Hotel, hidden in the old villa area of Huaxin Road known as the "Last Poetic Land", is an independent hotel that combines Nanyang style and modern minimalist design.
It's not easy to find here. When we first took a taxi here, the driver took a few rounds. In the end, we had to walk a while before we found it successfully. We came from the noisy neighborhood to the quiet Yeshe Hotel. The small courtyard that made it quiet in the middle of the noise was filled with greenery, and two century-old longan trees supported a huge canopy.
However, it only takes ten minutes to walk from the hotel to the most prosperous Zhongshan Road, and it is only three kilometers away from the International Cruise Center Terminal. It is even more convenient to get to Gulangyu. It is a hotel with a very excellent location.
This is a 4-story main building, with an exterior wall of blue granite and red rouge bricks intertwined, and exquisite cement tiles inlaid on the red terrazzo floor. It is the most obvious feature of this building. There is also an old-fashioned 16-mm hand-operated video camera in the courtyard, as if it can take you to relive unique memories of that era.
On the left side of the entrance is the hotel's front desk and restaurant. The hotel staff are very enthusiastic. When they saw that the two girls had pulled three suitcases, they immediately came forward to help us carry them and asked us to sit down and have some tea and rest. Then they helped us check in and then moved our luggage to our room, which immediately made us feel at home.
This place is not big, but the decoration is very elegant and warm. Every old thing looks just right. It can be seen that the boss is also a person with a very good aesthetic.
The courtyard was very quiet, with several tables and chairs. Sitting here would be a good choice to drink tea and read in a daze.
Yeshe Hotel provides breakfast every morning from 7:30 to 10:30. Breakfast is relatively simple. One set meal for each person. If it is not enough, you can continue to add it. After eating such a healthy and nutritious breakfast, you will be full of vitality. day.
We stayed in a tatami twin bed room on the third floor. The room was not big but exquisite. The white bedding was clean and tidy, and a Bluetooth stereo was also equipped by the bedside. The complete set of toiletries adopts the L'OCCITANE L'Occitane brand imported from France, as well as Duravite sanitary ware, German Gaui shower and French SIAMP+ Italian Kerasan original imported toilets. All the details look so tall, and it is also a hotel with a high value for money.
The bookstore, known as the "most beautiful bookstore in China", is next to the Yanshe Hotel and can be reached by foot in two or three minutes. When viewed from the outside, it is difficult to associate this lush old villa with the bookstore. It looks more like a flower house.
However, it is regrettable that SLR photos are not allowed in the bookstore. You can only take photos with your mobile phone. Maybe it is because you are afraid of disturbing readers. The environment in the store is also relatively dim and the space is relatively closed. The effect taken by the mobile phone is not very good, but the environment inside is still very good and quiet, and many unique small objects look very exquisite.
I heard from the clerk that the bookstore holds readers 'meetings from time to time and also shows old movies according to their themes, which is very attractive to movie lovers.
If you want to find a quiet place one day to read books, listen to music and admire flowers, or meet friends to chat, you might as well go to the bookstore. This is indeed a good place.
Xinhu Inn 丨 Simple and stylish B & B with ins style
Xinhu Shangketang Inn is an inn that accidentally planted grass on Weibo. The style is the simple black and white ins style that I like very much. This time I finally have the opportunity to experience it in Xiamen.
The location of this inn is also very good. It is right next to Xiamen University, located at No. 169, West Side Community, Zengcuo 'an. It is a small three-story white building.
As soon as I entered the inn, I was attracted by this cactus wall. In front of the white wall, there were various shapes of cactus and immortal pillars erected. This aroused my great interest. I photographed them one by one and found a turquoise green cactus, the color of the real thing should be better. However, to avoid the length of this travel note being too long, I won't include the detailed drawings one by one.
There is also a small courtyard outside the courtyard. Every corner is filled with green plants and white gravel everywhere. It is simply a sacred place for photos. No wonder those Internet celebrities can really take a photo here.
Black, white and gray, these cold colors, painted on old Xiamen tiles, look simple yet elegant.
There are a total of 16 rooms on the third floor. The appearance may not look different, but each room has its own merits and a different theme.
In addition to the courtyard on the first floor, there is also a large viewing platform on the third floor. However, there seem to be only low and dilapidated old-fashioned houses in the distance. However, before the transformation into B & Bs, the houses in and around them were all the same and different. Fortunately, the owner has the financial mind and transformed it into its current appearance, so this inn is particularly outstanding. Every guest can't get enough photos.
We lived in a family room on the top floor. The room was large, spacious and bright. The Nordic style with blue and white tones was also my favorite style, and various living and bathing facilities were also complete.
After arriving at Xinhu Inn, I learned that they had another inn called Xinhu·Yue Space, which is also located in Zengcuo 'an. Centrifugal Lake·Shangketang is only about a kilometer away.
Although the overall style is similar to Shangketang, which is simple and in-style, I didn't expect this place to take pictures more. Although the courtyard is not big, it is very exquisite. Every place is scenery, so it will look good no matter how you take it.
Everything in the courtyard is full of surprises. The simple design style is clear at a glance. It looks clean and tidy, and the mood becomes happy. There is also a kitchen that serves a simple breakfast, and the white bear on the bar looks very cute.
There is also a public area on the first floor. Everything from furniture to household items, including the embellished green plants, are personally selected by the owner himself. They complement each other so well and look very comfortable.
This house has 19 unique rooms, which continue the design style of Shangketang. The appearance is still simple black and white, but each room has unique design techniques. The room number is named after letters, and you can push open the door. Bring a new accommodation experience.
We live in Room P on the second floor. This is a black and white themed queen room. The room is very design. There are also Internet celebrity molecular lights of the same model as mine. It instantly feels like returning to my own home. In addition to the complete facilities in the room, there are also some old things embellished, which shows the designer's intention.
There is also a spacious terrace on the top floor. The scenery here is very good, backed by a mountain, and it is very quiet. There are a few casual lounge chairs that can be placed here to enjoy a "Ge You paralysis" and enjoy this quiet and beautiful slow time.
Voice of Flowers Hotel 丨 Live in the garden of the island
Because we had stayed in Gulangyu for a long time during our previous two visits to Xiamen, we only arranged one night's accommodation in Gulangyu this time. There are many inns on Gulangyu that are converted from old-fashioned houses, and there are many choices. Each family has different styles and characteristics. This time we chose a resort hotel called the Voice of Flowers.
After getting off the ferry from Sanqiutian Wharf, I received a WeChat message from the owner and sent a route map very affectionately. Because Gulangyu Island has been undergoing renovation, many roads have become difficult to walk on. I followed the map all the way and stopped. I finally reached the hotel by walking for about 15 minutes. It looked very happy from a distance. The emerald green ivy climbed over the entire hotel. The exterior wall looked very dreamy, but I didn't expect it to be more beautiful than what you see in the picture.
The elegant environment, the chic attic, the beautiful small garden, and the rooftop garden with a wide view surprised me. It turns out that I didn't make the wrong choice this time.
Every room here is named after a flower, and our room is located in the tulip room on the first floor. It is a twin room with a small terrace. The rooms on Gulangyu Island are usually small compared to the B & Bs in the Zengcuo 'an area. After all, the whole place is only so big, but it is enough for the two of us. After all, appearance is better than anything else.
The small courtyard at the entrance is very quiet and comfortable. Sitting in the rocking chair and shaking gently, I feel like I'm going to fall asleep without realizing it.
There is also a Voice of Flowers Coffee Bar on the second floor. The environment is very good. The large green banana leaves in the distance make people feel refreshed. It is worth ordering a pot of tea and some desserts with friends for a comfortable afternoon tea.
Girls who like to take photos don't stop bringing more beautiful dresses to take photos here. Even if it's retro stairs, exquisite flowered windows or flowery doorways, the sound of flowers is a small and fresh photo resort.
I am lost in the flow of time, but I always encounter surprises around the corner. Perhaps the charm of travel lies in the fact that you don't know what you will encounter ahead.
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