Routes in Xiamen Known Only to Locals

!! Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Routes in Xiamen ^-^
Artistic and Romantic Two-Day Tour

• Day 1: Zhongshan Road - Nanputuo Temple - Shapowei - Yanwu Bridge Viewing Platform - Xiamen University Baicheng - Hulishan Fortress - Lujiang Hotel - Lujiang Night Tour. In the morning, experience the arcade architecture and lively atmosphere on Zhongshan Road while tasting local snacks; at noon, visit Nanputuo Temple to experience Buddhist culture; in the afternoon, check out the artistic shops in Shapowei; then head to Yanwu Bridge Viewing Platform and Xiamen University Baicheng to enjoy the sea view and Yanwu Bridge; in the evening, visit Hulishan Fortress to learn about history; dine at Lujiang Hotel and enjoy the Lujiang night tour afterward.

• Day 2: Dongdu Passenger Terminal - Sanqiutian Pier - Gulangyu Organ Art Center - Bagua Building - Sunlight Rock - Shuzhuang Garden - International Engraving Art Museum - Haoyue Garden - Palace Museum Gulangyu Foreign Artifacts Museum. In the morning, take a ferry from Dongdu Passenger Terminal to Gulangyu Island, visiting the island’s attractions in sequence, admiring international architecture, and experiencing the romance and artistry of Gulangyu.

Family Fun Three-Day Tour

• Day 1: Zhongshan Road - Huihe Stone Culture Park - Wuyuan Bay Sailing and Yacht Harbor - Baixiang Wutong Hotel - Yujian Minnan·Time Illusion Theme Park - Sea World Shopping Center. Start from Zhongshan Road in the morning and head to Huihe Stone Culture Park to experience stone carving art; in the afternoon, go to Wuyuan Bay Sailing and Yacht Harbor for a sailing experience, then rest at Baixiang Wutong Hotel; in the evening, visit Yujian Minnan·Time Illusion Theme Park and Sea World Shopping Center for fun.

• Day 2: Metro Line 1 - Garden Expo Park - Jimei School Village - Ten-Mile Long Embankment - Jimei Lake Howard Johnson Hotel - Jimei Tower - Chengyi Science and Technology Exploration Center. Take Metro Line 1 to experience the sea train and arrive at Garden Expo Park; then visit Jimei School Village and Ten-Mile Long Embankment to admire Jiageng architecture; stay overnight at Jimei Lake Howard Johnson Hotel and visit Jimei Tower; on the next day, go to Chengyi Science and Technology Exploration Center to experience various interactive science projects.

• Day 3: Xiamen Lingling International Circus City - Xiamen Old Courtyard Scenic Area. Spend the whole day watching circus performances and visiting the animal kingdom at Xiamen Lingling International Circus City; in the afternoon or evening, visit Xiamen Old Courtyard Scenic Area to learn about Minnan culture and history.

Leisurely Four-Day Mountain and Sea Tour

• Day 1: Xiamen Botanical Garden - Zhonggu Cableway - Zhongshan Road. In the morning, tour Xiamen Botanical Garden, visiting the tropical rainforest and succulent plant areas; in the afternoon, take the Zhonggu Cableway for a panoramic view of Xiamen; in the evening, stroll and enjoy food on Zhongshan Road.

• Day 2: Huangcuo Beach - Huandao Road - Zengcuoan - Music Square. Watch the sunrise at Huangcuo Beach in the morning, then cycle or walk along Huandao Road; in the afternoon, taste local delicacies and buy souvenirs in Zengcuoan; in the evening, enjoy the night view at Music Square.

• Day 3: Dongdu Cruise Center - Gulangyu - Dadeji Bathing Beach - Gangzaihou Seaside Bathing Beach. Take a boat to Gulangyu, visit Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and other attractions; at sunset, watch the sunset and play in the water at Dadeji Bathing Beach or Gangzaihou Seaside Bathing Beach.

• Day 4: Mountain and Sea Health Trail - Huwei Mountain Park - Bay Park. Walk the Mountain and Sea Health Trail to enjoy the mountain and sea scenery of Xiamen; reach the viewing platform at Huwei Mountain Park to overlook Xiamen city and sea views; in the evening, go to Bay Park to enjoy the sunset and city nightscape.

· Accommodation Recommendation: Near the airport, convenient transportation, affordable homestays (most seaside ones have many guests and can be noisy)