Xiamen in July to September is really not recommended. I just want to say one honest truth.

✨ Xiamen Travel Guide｜4 Days 3 Nights Slow Tour of Egret Island, Spend Just Over 1k Per Person for a Fresh and Romantic Experience! 🌊

🇨🇳 【Itinerary】

Day 1: Artistic Time on Gulangyu Island

▪️ Sanqiutian Pier ⛵️: Ferry ticket 35 RMB (buy tickets 2 days in advance!)

▪️ Most Beautiful Corner 📸: Popular photo spot, recommended to go at 7 AM for photos without people!

▪️ Shuzhuang Garden 🏯 (30 RMB): Piano Museum + seaside boardwalk, super healing~

▪️ Longtou Road Snack Street 🍡: Must-try Ye’s Mochi, Shen’s Rice Noodle Rolls, Lin’s Fish Balls!

Day 2: Cycling on Huandao Road + Zengcuoan

▪️ Huangcuo Beach 🌅: Watch the sunrise at 5 AM, fewer people and beautiful scenery (cleaner than Baicheng!)

▪️ Huandao Road Cycling 🚴: Rent an electric bike for 50 RMB/day, from Yefeng Village to Music Square is very pleasant

▪️ Zengcuoan 🏮: Explore artistic shops and food (A Xin Thick Toast / Mushroom Legend are excellent)

▪️ Shanhai Health Trail 🌿: Walk the forest line at dusk, watch the sunset + city night view

Day 3: Classic Tour Inside Xiamen Island

▪️ Nanputuo Temple 🕌: Free incense, vegetarian cakes are a must-buy!

▪️ Xiamen University 🏫 (reservation required): Furong Tunnel graffiti is great for photos~

▪️ Shapowei 🎨: Art West District + Shelter Harbor, a gathering place for popular coffee shops

▪️ Bajie Seafood Market 🦞: Local market, recommended You Sheng Satay Noodles / Zhu Ji Hand-Shredded Chicken

Day 4: Off-the-Beaten-Path Secret Spots

▪️ Jimei School Village 🚞: Take Metro Line 1 to see the underwater metro (like Spirited Away!)

▪️ Dasha Cultural and Creative Zone 🖍️: Minnan ancient houses + artistic graffiti, few people and great for photos

▪️ Ten-Mile Long Embankment 🎶: Listen to an open-air concert at dusk, watch trains and sunset in the same frame

🍽️ 【Food Recommendations】

✅ Must-Try List:

• Satay Noodles (Sili / Yuehua)

• Ginger Duck (Haodelai)

• Earthworm Jelly (Tianhe West Gate)

• Peanut Soup (Huang Zehe)

❌ Avoid Tips:

× Opening oysters for pearls at scenic spots

× Cut fruit on Zhongshan Road

× Seafood restaurants recommended by taxi drivers

💰 【Budget Reference】

▪️ Transportation: Bus 1 RMB / BRT Express 4 RMB, taxi within the island under 30 RMB

▪️ Accommodation: Zengcuoan homestay 150+/night, Gulangyu 300+/night

▪️ Tickets: Gulangyu combined ticket 90 RMB (choose 2-3 spots)

💡 【Local Tips】

1️⃣ Avoid Scams:

• Buy Gulangyu ferry tickets only from the official "Xiamen Ferry+" platform

• Confirm price/weight before seafood processing

2️⃣ Photo Tips:

• Best light on Gulangyu at 7 AM / 5 PM

• Fewer people at Shapowei Rainbow Wall in the afternoon

3️⃣ Hidden Activities:

✔️ Zhonggu Cableway at sunset (book in advance!)

✔️ Huaxin Road "Not in Bookstore" old villa area