preface

Many people's impression of Xiamen is probably that it is fresh in literature and art and has a long coastline. Most people who come to Xiamen must check in on Gulangyu Island and Zengcuo 'an, two of Xiamen's most popular attractions. However, as locals, they may visit niche attractions. This time, her best friend came to Xiamen to play. In the 72nd hour, she took her to attractions such as Gulangyu, Xiamen Science and Technology Museum, and also to Kuixing Mountain, a niche and secret place, so that her trip to Xiamen would not have any regrets.

The sea is in the city and the city is in the sea. This is the most unique thing about Xiamen. If time is not so tight, you must not rush from one attraction to another. Xiamen is more suitable for a relaxed and leisurely journey. Walking through the old streets, tasting ancient snacks, admiring ancient houses in southern Fujian, and encountering a cat and dog, this kind of slow life is also the best way to travel to Xiamen.

DAY1: Pick up--Zhongshan Park--Special snacks--Science and Technology Museum--Seafood stalls
DAY2: Eight Cities-Gulangyu-Zhongshan Road-Local Specialty Restaurants
DAY3: Nanputuo--Twin Towers--Lunch--Shapowei--Delivery

My best friend flew to Xiamen in the morning and arrived at 9 a.m.. She took her BRT to the hotel she booked in advance. After putting down her luggage, she started a three-day relaxing trip in Xiamen.

The hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Zhongshan Park, which is very close. Some friends must have asked why they should visit the park when they arrive in Xiamen? Parks are not unusual, but there are niche attractions in Zhongshan Park that few people know about.

Zhongshan Park, built in 1927, is an open park with four east, south, west and north gates. The south gate is the most spectacular, and the other gates have their own characteristics. In the park, pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, children's playground and zoo. The most unique is Kuixing Mountain, hidden in the deepest part of the park.

Kuixing Mountain was originally the back garden of Yongdao Office in Xingquan, Fujian Province in the Qing Dynasty. There are two roads to reach it, one is a small path from the south gate to the left hand. In the opposite direction, you need to walk on the right hand. You can find it when you see it and go up the mountain.

There stands a stone several feet high on Kuixing Mountain. It is steep and straight, shaped like Kuixing, so the Kuixing Stone. There is also a hexagonal pavilion on the mountain, facing Kuixing Shiyao. It is Kuixing Pavilion. Most of the Qing Dynasty stone carvings such as "Thousands of Gullies and Cloud Roots","Clouds and Clouds","Skinny Pines and Fat", and "Three Patrolling Lujiang" were stone carvings left behind by coming to Xiamen Daotai at that time, recording the exclamations and difficulties at that time. Every word may be a historical allusions, or it may be a philosophy of life with profound implications. Worth a visit!
Address: South Park Road, Siming District
Tickets: None

Xiamen snacks

Of course, when you arrive in Xiamen, you must eat authentic snacks. Next to the hotel where I stayed was all local specialties and dates. Shuanghong snacks have a history of decades. From food stalls to current shops, most of the people who come to eat are local residents. The simple shop mainly focuses on noodle paste and sand tea noodles.

There are many ingredients for noodle paste, including all kinds of viscera, meat, seafood... the most accustomed ones are oysters and viscera. The dough line here is pasted with Xiamen's traditional thicker dough line. A spoonful of slippery dough line enters the entrance. It is soft and lingering around the tip of the tongue, and the warmth trickles into the mouth. Xiamen people are accustomed to eating dough paste with fried dough sticks. The crispy fried dough sticks are soaked in the dough paste. The crispy dough sticks are mixed with the thick freshness of the dough line, giving a unique flavor.
Address: North side of No. 44 - 4 Hubin South Road
Per capita: 20

Xiamen's spring rolls are also famous. There are Jianba City spring rolls nearby. It is said that they are also very famous. Each person comes to make a roll. Spring rolls in the north are fried, while spring rolls in Xiamen are eaten directly on the wrap. The fillings are mainly vegetarian dishes such as cabbage, carrot, and tofu. Order it and make it ready, add extra large rolls of seaweed and tribute sugar buns. A full bite, the strong pancakes are wrapped in delicious fillings, and the taste is very rich. After eating one, my best friend said it was super delicious, completely different from the ones in the north.
Address: No. 25 Meihu Road
Per capita: 7

Xiamen Science and Technology Museum

My best friend likes technology, but also likes to use hands and brains. This trip specially arranged Xiamen Science and Technology Museum. The Science and Technology Museum, with more than 400 interactive exhibitions, covers a considerable area. It is a rich and interesting science classroom where you can learn and interact. Not only do children like it, but even us big friends can't stop playing when we arrive here.

The main exhibition hall is divided into four exhibition halls: Aquarium, Exploration Hall, Harmony Hall and Creation Hall. In addition to the main exhibition hall, there are also children's halls, temporary exhibition halls and special effects theaters. The rich exhibition hall has its own unique features. It is not only a good place for parents and children, but also a good place to develop intelligence and cultivate interests.

Go! Go to the Aquarium to explore the secrets, where you can feel the pressure of deep-sea water pressure and the use of marine resources... "Dive into" the marine exhibition hall of the Science and Technology Museum, enter the deepest place on earth, the depths of the Pacific Mariana Trench, feel the power of deep-sea water pressure, and race against the world's fastest fish...

The deep-sea elevator takes us into the deep sea of 10900 meters. Here, we feel that we can walk into the depths of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean and encounter Jiaolong, as well as various creatures on the seabed, the blue whale, the largest animal in history, and the whole The fish group and the vivid and colorful demonstration are even more impressive.

Next to the deep-sea elevator is a 1:1 true scale model of the Jiaolong, which allows you to observe the Jiaolong up close. Jiaolong can dive below 7000 meters above the sea.

There are also various strange and diverse creatures in the ocean. You can observe them carefully, such as clownfish, mechanical shrimps... To observe the creatures in various sea areas up close, it seems to see them interacting with you, which is really funny.

The music Tesla is amazing, and the "lightning" that appears in high-voltage and high-frequency discharges rhythm with the music. My best friend and I didn't dare to try it. I felt that the children were braver than us. I must experience it for myself next time.

The mirror maze was also very interesting. It was colorful. When I entered, I found myself surrounded by myself. I didn't know where to lead. Fortunately, I had a pathfinder stick and found the exit after going around.

You must walk through the Time and Space Tunnel and look at it with disapproval. You must hold the railings on both sides when you walk in, otherwise you will feel dizzy and unable to find the north.

I like the sea of flowers in the Creation Hall. It's a good place to take photos. The flower wall full of beautiful flowers is like a charming scenery, making people nostalgic. With a wave of your hand, the flowers are on your fingertips. The dazzling and colorful world of light and shadow is really intoxicating.

Robot portraits. The magical robot can draw family portraits. As long as you sit in front of the machine and press the button, the robot will slowly draw the favorite family portrait. It's amazing.

The response time of the Harmony Pavilion is an interactive exhibition item that very tests the ability to respond. It is not easy to accurately capture all the poles that are hung up and fall down randomly. My best friend played with it and was very hurt... I couldn't catch a strand. I laughed next to me until my stomach hurt. The children were still very good and caught several of them.

The round running wheel can exercise your balance. Stand in the running wheel and keep running. Your best friend looks in a hurry, smiles, and slowly finds a balance point, so that you can run faster and faster.

The "big mouth" is also super magical. After entering through the mouth, you can follow the slide to explore your body and understand the digestion process of food. It is really vivid.

Next to the big mouth is the temporary exhibition hall-the "Mammoth Age" theme exhibition! Taking the Quaternary Glacier Age as the background, the story revolves around the adventure of Dima, a little mammoth who was separated from the group. The entire exhibition hall is divided into "Return to the Ice Age","Glacier Peak","Encounter Giant Beasts","Frozen Mystery".

This themed exhibition hall takes us back to the Quaternary Ice Age, unveiling the dusty past of the earth here, focusing on the legendary Ice Age, and the heroic prehistoric giants are in sight. As soon as I entered the mammoth era, I was shocked by everything in front of me. Giant fossil specimens of mammoths nearly 4 meters high, as well as saber-toothed tigers, larger-horned deer, short-faced bears... are close at hand.

In addition to getting a close look at the true appearance of the giant beast, there are also many interactive games here: magic brushes awaken sleeping forests, feeding earth sloths, and exploring the secrets of bone fossils at the archaeological site of mammoth remains.

Interact with nearly a hundred glacier beasts, travel through 15,000 years and return to the Glacier Age. Xiamen Science and Technology Museum is so fun. No wonder I love it every time I come here and make new discoveries every time.
TIPS：
Address: No. 95 Tiyu Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Ticket prices: 30 for students in the main exhibition hall (off-season), 100 for the main exhibition hall + Mammoth Times, 120 for the main exhibition hall + Mammoth Times + Children's Park
Time: Science and Technology Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 (closed on Monday)

Xiamen specialty seafood food stalls

After playing all day, I needed some good tonic for dinner. This time, we arranged a Lailai seafood stall in the city where we often gather. The location is also easy to find, and it is very convenient to take taxis and buses. Order freshly cooked seafood and see it fresh.

Cut the fresh little green dragons in pairs, put the vermicelli on the bottom and steam together. The tender juice drops on the vermicelli, making the meat tender and juicy, and delicious.
Cooking medium abalone with coarse grains requires nourishment in autumn and winter. It is perfect for a bowl of hot coarse grains to cook medium abalone. The thick soup is stewed with wild rice, red beans and a large abalone. It is fresh and delicious.

There are also baked small tubes with yellow pepper and steamed fish in salt water, which are all must-ordered every time you come. Three dishes and one soup, it was really satisfying. My best friend ate until she sucked her fingers and wanted to take a walk back to the hotel!

Address: Hexiang Food Center, No. 22-4 Houdaixi Road
Per capita: 150

accommodation

When traveling, I personally prefer the place where the local Tutu people live. Not only is it convenient for transportation, but it also has local snacks. The reservation I made for my best friend this time was the "Liuyuan Amoy Smart Hotel" on Douziwei Road. It is only a few hundred meters away from Xiahe Road. Whether it is taking the BRT, public transportation, or taxis, it is very convenient, especially in the surrounding local areas. There are many ancient morning snacks, which can be enjoyed within walking distance.

Liuyuan, which is quiet in the hustle and bustle, has a maritime atmosphere. It is said to have been designed by a well-known hotel designer and adopts a fresh Morandi color system. The entire color system gives each room a unique fresh style. It is also unique here that you can change clothes and take beautiful photos in the hotel and room. Although it is a hotel, there are many varieties of clothing, including cheongsam, Han costumes, dresses, student uniforms... all very nice.

This time I booked a movie room. The pink color really makes people fall in love with it at a glance. Watching a movie should not only be quiet but also not have too much light, so the design here is windowless, but an air purifier is installed in the room to make the air in the entire room very fresh. The intelligent Pandora's Box does not need to touch a switch, as long as "Hey, Pandora, turn on the lights","Hey, Pandora, turn on the air conditioner"... everything can be controlled by voice. The toilet with dry and wet separation brings cleanliness and tranquility.

Address: No. 320 Douziwei Road (200 meters from BRT Douxi Crossing Station)
Price: 200+

Liuyuan Amoy Intelligent Hotel

eight cities

Speaking of eight cities, it can be said to be the hottest long street in Xiamen now. Many celebrities have to check in when they come here, which has transformed it from an ordinary vegetable market into a check-in place for Internet celebrities.

The morning in the eight cities is the busiest. Locals and restaurant chefs purchase seafood and other ingredients in the morning. The eight cities have the shadow of old Xiamen. When you come here early in the morning to go shopping and eat snacks, you can also see the local cultural landscape. Walking from Kaihe Crossing, you will find not only a variety of seafood, but also a lot of snack stalls, from hand-shredded chicken, rice dumplings, five-spice... It can be said that there are so many that you can eat them all the way.

Bashi Tong 'an Cuisine

On the left side of Bashi is Dayuan Road, the old street, which is a lot of old Xiamen delicacies on this road. For lunch, I chose Conghui Tong 'anfeng Meat Shop with local characteristics. The restaurant has been open for more than 20 years, and most of them are local people who come to eat. It is very simple.

Of course, you must order the signature Tong 'an meat. The meat here has been slightly improved and you can order it according to your needs. This golden meat is mixed with fat meat. It has a strong aroma as soon as it is served. It is soft and rotten in the mouth, fat but not greasy.
There are also Tong 'an fried sweet-scented osmanthus, coriander pork loin, and ginger duck, which are also local favorites.
Address: No. 24 Dayuan Road
Per capita: 50

Conghui Tong 'an Seal Meat (Dayuan Road Store)

Gulangyu

Eat and drink enough, let's go to the island! Gulangyu, known as the architecture of the world, is a must-check place when visiting Xiamen. The small island with a literary atmosphere has unique buildings, comfortable climate, and fresh environment... You don't need too much words here. You can calm down, play slowly, and savor this charming Gulangyu Island. It will make people reluctant to leave.

Stranger in the alley casually, admire the flowers and flowers of Gulangyu Island, and feel the different atmosphere. Another major feature of Gulangyu is that there are many new people taking wedding dresses, which is also a beautiful scenery. Walking slowly on Gulangyu Island, Gulangyu Island feels fresh every time. I accidentally looked up. The buildings of all countries still told old stories, the waves were still beating against the reefs, and the bougainvillea and mandala flowers on the island were also in full bloom...

Climbing Riguang Rock and overlooking the green trees and red tiles on the island, every angle is shockingly beautiful. You can not only overlook the entire Gulangyu Island, but also overlook Xiamen Island and the surrounding coastline. The 360-degree panoramic view is really beautiful!

1. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance. You need to bring your ID card to board the island and wear a mask during the entire journey.
2. Cruise options:
Foreign tourists need to board the ship at Xiagu Wharf, the cruise center (it is best to purchase tickets online in advance, with 35 round-trip tickets), and after 18:00, they can use the ferry terminal (opposite Zhongshan Road).
Inside Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island has two docks, 1 Sanqiu Tian, which is close to the scenic spot. 2 Neicuo 'ao is close to Guyu Residential Area (on Gulangyu Island)

Zhongshan Road

Qilou Street on Zhongshan Road is a representative of Xiamen's architectural culture. Most of these buildings were built by overseas Chinese returning to their hometowns in the 1920s. This street retains its original appearance and has not been built much.

Xiaozouma Road was originally an unknown mountain road. Zheng Chenggong often ran horses on the road when training here. The common people called it Xiaozouma Road. The archway of "Zebei Gantang" and the square couplet of "Gulang patrolled the river for a long time, and the car crossing the Lujiang River proves the Five Fates" can verify the majestic demeanor of the national hero.
Most of the shops on both sides are shopping malls and gift shops, while in the side alleys are mostly seafood restaurants. At night, Zhongshan Road is brightly lit and crowded with people. Strolling around the streets casually, admiring all kinds of customs.

For dinner, I chose a local specialty bistro to drink two glasses to relieve my fatigue. Xiamen cuisine is a place where we often drink and a gathering place for local people.

The signature Balang fish is cheap and delicious. It must be this dish. The soup has the flavor of fish and is very delicious. Cold blood clams are a favorite of Xiamen people and must be eaten during the New Year. They are peeled off and eaten directly. The bright red blood clams are very delicious and nutritious, with no fishy smell.
Boiled octopus, stewed money tendons, sour bamboo shoots small intestines, oyster mustard porridge... are all good.
Address: No. 19-bis, Xiaoxue Road
Per capita: 100

nanputuo

Xiamen is a place with a strong Buddhist atmosphere. There are more than 400 temples, large and small. Nanputuo Temple can be said to be the most popular temple in Xiamen. Nanputuo, named after being located south of Putuo Temple, was built in the late Tang Dynasty and was called Sizhou Temple. It was renamed Puzhao Temple during the Zhiping period of the Song Dynasty. In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, the temple was deserted and was not rebuilt until the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty.

In Nanputuo, many people may miss the Qianlong Imperial Monument here. There are four large stone monuments erected on the left hand side of the entrance. Next to it is a small stone monument written with the Qianlong Imperial Monument, which records the suppression of Taiwan's Lin Shuangwen and Zhuang Da Sideng riots in the fifty-third year of Qianlong.

After walking through the mountain gate, there are many incense collection points on the road. The incense here cannot be brought into the temple. You need to worship in front of the main hall, insert the incense into the incense burner, and then enter the temple. (The main hall is currently under renovation.) The Hall of Heavenly Kings is at the front of the main hall, facing the lotus pond, which smells like lotus in summer. The lotus pond here is also a release pond, with many fish and turtles in it. Occasionally, egrets will be seen walking here.

Behind the Tianwang Hall is the Daxiong Hall, which is also the center of the entire temple. It has the characteristics of a typical southern Fujian Buddhist Hall. In the center of the hall, a tall statue of the Three World Honored Buddha is enshrined, and in the back of the hall, the Three Western Saints are enshrined. The side hall is dedicated to 18 Arhats.

1. Nanputuo Temple provides each visitor with a free incense stick and refuses to bring their own incense
2. It is best to make an appointment in advance and you need to show your health code before you can enter with a green code.
Address: No. 515, Siming South Road
Tickets: None

Ding 'ao Zaimao Street

A few hundred meters from Nanputuo is Ding 'ao Cat Street. When you first heard about Cat Street, you thought you could see all kinds of cute cats on the road. When you walked to Jinmao Street, you realized that these cats were on the wall.

Walking into the Cat Street is like being in the world of cats. The cat graffiti is lifelike, and every corner of the street smells of cats. The walls, lights, bunting, window sills... If you look carefully, you will find that the smell of cats is omnipresent. Here, cats are everywhere, squatting, sitting, or sticking out their heads at the entrance of the alley to welcome arriving guests with playful and cute figures. The strange demeanor of the elves makes passers-by stop and lean against the wall to take photos.

About 20 meters down Cat Street, there is a cat museum where you can get in close contact with real cats. However, in order to protect cats, you cannot enter the cat train without making an appointment.

About 20 meters down Cat Street, there is a cat museum where you can get in close contact with real cats. However, in order to protect cats, you cannot enter the cat train without making an appointment.

The millions that have become popular in Xiamen have gone from a mini shop to an industrial-style restaurant. In addition to being unique enough, the taste is also outstanding. This time, I will take my best friend to try the Internet celebrity burger. Although hundreds of millions of people are in the alleys at Shapowei, they are very popular and have to queue up late.

Hawaiian beef burger is a signature. The top layer is pineapple slices, and the bottom is thick beef patties, lettuce, etc. In one bite, the thick pineapple juice and patty are delicious, and the unique taste is irresistible, making people easily fall in love with this burger.

Foie gras burger, the tenderness of foie gras and the aroma of beef patty, brings the refreshing taste of shredded radish, and makes people feel satisfied. Serve with the burger with potato horns, crispy, fragrant and soft glutinous. Finally, I had a glass of strawberry milk, and my satisfaction soared.
Address: No. 129 bis, University Road
Per capita: 70

Shapowei

After several years of transformation, what was once a safe haven has become a place for Internet celebrities to check in. Along the way, there are small shops, cafes, etc. with a refreshing design. Walking quietly on the road, admiring the people coming and going, and the various poses of beautiful women is also an alternative scenery.

From Shapo Wei, you can also see Xiamen's landmark buildings from a distance. They shine in the sun and are so dazzling.
Walking at the end of the sand slope, there is occasionally the salty smell of seawater in the air. This may be the taste that old Xiamen should have...

concluding remarks

In the blink of an eye, my best friend's trip to Xiamen came to an end. For three days and two nights, I went to the must-check-in attractions and visited niche attractions that many people had never visited. After eating local specialties, seafood stalls, and taverns, every meal and place were deeply unforgettable. My best friend was very satisfied with this arrangement and began to book the next trip to Xiamen.

about traffic

1. Regarding the airport, Gaoqi Airport is divided into two terminals. T3 and T4 are not too far apart. There are shuttle buses for T3-T4. You can take it to the city: airport bus, taxi, bus, BRT. It is recommended to receive a free hand-drawn map of Xiamen at the airport, which has both reference value and collection value.
2. Xiamen Railway Station: 1 Xiamen North Railway Station (outside the island, far away), 2 Xiamen Station (in the urban area of the island). You can choose BRT or subway directly to the island when you get off at North Railway Station.
3. Public transportation: Metro Lines 1 and 2 are currently open. Buses are also very convenient and there is also BRT. You can use Alipay and WeChat by taking public transportation.

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