{"id":30187,"date":"2026-09-17T05:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=30187"},"modified":"2026-09-17T05:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:26:32","slug":"guia-de-viagem-de-xiamen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/xiamen-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guia de viagem de Xiamen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30187\" class=\"elementor elementor-30187\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf5d64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acf5d64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef69985 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef69985\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-237x500.webp 237w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-486x1024.webp 486w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-142x300.webp 142w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-768x1619.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-729x1536.webp 729w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-6x12.webp 6w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Xiamen-travel-infographic-with-Gulangyu-Island-transport-attractions-food-tea-culture-hotels-itinerary-and-tips-150x316.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xiamen travel infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Xiamen, once known as Amoy, is a romantic port city on China\u2019s southeast coast, often called the \u201cGarden City on the Sea.\u201d Blessed with a subtropical climate, the city is composed of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu, and nearby islets, offering lush greenery and mild weather year-round. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15\u201325\u00b0C and sea breezes creating a relaxed coastal charm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6095059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6095059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-1024x614.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30218\" alt=\"Xiamen skyline with Gulangyu Island and Haicang Bridge view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-768x460.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-1536x921.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view-150x90.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-skyline-with-Gulangyu-Island-and-Haicang-Bridge-view.webp 1802w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d0d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2d0d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The soul of Xiamen lies in its cultural fusion. Nowhere is this more vivid than on Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its blend of Minnan traditions, overseas Chinese influences, and Western architecture. Nearly a thousand historic buildings\u2014from red-brick mansions to French rooftops and British gables\u2014bear witness to a century of global exchange. Known as the \u201cIsland of Pianos,\u201d Gulangyu is home to piano and organ museums, and its quiet, car-free lanes are often filled with the sound of live music.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"190\">Why Visit Xiamen?<\/h2><p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"317\">Xiamen charms travelers with a mix of history, nature, and lifestyle\u2014making it one of China\u2019s most romantic coastal cities.<\/p><ol><li data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"507\"><strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"342\">UNESCO Heritage:<\/strong> Gulangyu Island, a World Heritage Site, is filled with colonial mansions and piano museums. Stroll its car-free lanes and hear music drifting from historic homes.<\/li><li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"680\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"529\">Nature &amp; Sea:<\/strong> Cycle the 23 km Island Ring Road, relax on beaches, or wander the Botanical Garden\u2019s misty rainforest. Nanputuo Temple adds a quiet spiritual touch.<\/li><li data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"866\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"703\">Everyday Life:<\/strong> Shapowei Art District blends murals, caf\u00e9s, and galleries. For food lovers, the bustling \u201cEight Markets\u201d and local tea houses reveal Xiamen\u2019s rich daily rhythm.<\/li><\/ol><p>To see how Xiamen compares with other top destinations nationwide, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-cities-to-visit-in-china\/\"><strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"503\">Best Places &amp; Cities to Visit in China<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h2>Climate &amp; Best Time to Visit<\/h2><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 420px; top: 770.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79335db elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79335db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-1024x614.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30219\" alt=\"Panoramic view of Xiamen city and Gulangyu rooftops\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-768x460.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-1536x921.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops-150x90.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Panoramic-view-of-Xiamen-city-and-Gulangyu-rooftops.webp 1802w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac4d3bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac4d3bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"448\">Xiamen enjoys a subtropical climate with warm, humid air year-round. Winters are mild, averaging <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"285\">13 \u00b0C (55 \u00b0F)<\/strong>, while summers are hot, around <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"334\">28 \u00b0C (82 \u00b0F)<\/strong> and often humid. The <strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"402\">typhoon season runs from July to September<\/strong>, bringing heavy rain and occasional storms.<\/p><p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"764\">The <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"530\">best time to visit is spring (March\u2013May) and autumn (September\u2013November)<\/strong>. During these months, temperatures are comfortable, skies are clear, and outdoor activities like cycling the Island Ring Road or strolling Gulangyu are especially pleasant. You\u2019ll also avoid the peak summer heat and stormy weather.<\/p><p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"764\">For a country-wide seasonal overview, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-time-to-visit-china\/\">Best &amp; Worst Time to Visit China<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"147\">How to Get to Xiamen<\/h2><p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"358\">As a major gateway on China\u2019s southeast coast, Xiamen is easy to reach by both air and rail. Whether you land at the airport or arrive by high-speed train, you\u2019ll find quick connections into the city center.<\/p><p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"358\">For a system-level overview of how to travel between cities and regions in China, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-transportation-guide\/\">China Transportation Guide<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"417\">\u2708\ufe0f By Air: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655d6ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"655d6ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-1024x601.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30220\" alt=\"Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport terminal at sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-500x293.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-1536x902.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164-150x88.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Gaoqi-International-Airport-terminal-at-sunset-e1776343082164.webp 1840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c71b2f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c71b2f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"613\">Xiamen is currently served by <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"479\">Gaoqi International Airport<\/strong> (a new airport in Xiang\u2019an is planned for 2026). The airport sits about <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"575\">13 km from downtown<\/strong>, making transfers quick and simple.<\/p><ul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1123\"><li data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"886\"><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"886\"><strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"640\">Airport Shuttle Bus<\/strong> \u2013 Best value option. Routes run between the airport terminals and Zhongshan Road (near the ferry to Gulangyu). Travel time: <strong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"782\">35\u201340 minutes<\/strong>. Tickets: <strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"800\">\u00a510<\/strong>. Direct shuttles to Zengcuo\u2019an and the Island Ring Road also operate (~45 minutes).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1123\"><p data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"905\">Taxi or Didi<\/strong> \u2013 Most flexible. A ride to Zhongshan Road takes <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\">15\u201320 minutes<\/strong> off-peak, costing around <strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1004\">\u00a545<\/strong> (Didi ride-hailing ~\u00a530). Using the Didi app (with English support) is recommended over hailing taxis on the street.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1161\">\ud83d\ude84 By Train: Two Main Stations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a11b4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a11b4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-1024x732.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30221\" alt=\"Xiamen Railway Station modern architecture at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-1024x732.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-500x358.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-768x549.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793-150x107.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Railway-Station-modern-architecture-at-night-e1776343051793.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e16aed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e16aed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1271\">Xiamen is connected to China\u2019s vast high-speed rail network, with two stations serving different areas:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1759\"><li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1477\"><p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1477\"><strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1304\">Xiamen Station (Downtown)<\/strong> \u2013 Convenient for city stays. Located in Siming District, just 3 km from Zhongshan Road and close to Nanputuo Temple. Taxis cost ~\u00a515; buses and metro links are available.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1759\"><p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1759\"><strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1521\">Xiamen North Station (Jimei District)<\/strong> \u2013 Main hub for long-distance trains. From here, the <strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1590\">Metro Line 1<\/strong> gets you to Zhongshan Road in about <strong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1641\">29 minutes<\/strong> (\u00a57, trains every 10 min). The <strong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1693\">BRT express line<\/strong> is another option, reaching the First Pier in ~45 minutes (\u00a54).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>For routes, tickets, and station tips across China, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinas-high-speed-rail-hsr\/\">China\u2019s High-Speed Rail (HSR)<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"149\">Getting Around Xiamen<\/h2><p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"362\">Xiamen may be spread across islands and districts, but its <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"292\">public transport system is efficient, affordable, and easy for visitors to use<\/strong>. From the metro to ferries, here\u2019s how to move around like a local.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"404\">\ud83d\ude87 Metro: The Backbone of the City<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 228px; top: 302.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b30b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b30b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30222\" alt=\"Xiamen Metro map and fare table for subway travel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Metro-map-and-fare-table-for-subway-travel.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb6c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cb6c4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"513\">Xiamen currently operates <strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"452\">Line 1 and Line 2<\/strong>, connecting key stations, attractions, and shopping areas.<\/p><ul data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"1007\"><li data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"817\"><p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"817\"><strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"539\">Line 1 (Red Line):<\/strong> Runs north\u2013south, linking <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"598\">Xiamen North Railway Station<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"618\">Zhenhai Road<\/strong> (near Zhongshan Road). Stops include Jimei University, Gaoqi Airport, and central Siming District. Travel time: 29 min from Xiamen North to Zhongshan Road (\u00a57). Airport to downtown: 12 min (\u00a53).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1007\"><p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1007\"><strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"843\">Line 2 (Blue Line):<\/strong> Crosses the bay between Huli and Haicang Districts, serving Xiamen Railway Station and the <strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"971\">Cruise Terminal (Gulangyu Ferry)<\/strong>. A full trip takes 25 min (\u00a54).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1018\">Tips:<\/strong> Use the <strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1041\">Alipay app<\/strong> (search \u201cXiamen Metro QR\u201d) to scan in\/out, or buy tickets at machines (support international credit cards). Signs are bilingual (Chinese + English).<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1239\">\ud83d\ude8c Bus: Budget-Friendly Island Coverage<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 185px; top: 286.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711f87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"711f87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-1024x654.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30223\" alt=\"Xiamen BRT city bus at the railway station stop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-1024x654.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-768x490.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-1536x980.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop-150x96.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-BRT-city-bus-at-the-railway-station-stop.webp 1692w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d27819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d27819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1321\">Xiamen\u2019s buses reach every part of the city, making them ideal for short trips.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1625\"><li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1408\"><p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1408\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1335\">Fares:<\/strong> Regular buses cost <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1363\">\u00a51\u20132<\/strong>; BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) routes cost \u00a51\u20134.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1625\"><p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1432\"><strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1430\">Popular routes:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1625\"><li data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1541\"><p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1448\">29 Bus:<\/strong> Ferry Terminal \u2192 Zengcuo\u2019an \u2192 Huangcuo Beach, covering highlights of the Island Ring Road.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1625\"><p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1625\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1557\">87 Bus:<\/strong> Nanputuo Temple \u2192 Xiamen University \u2192 Shapowei \u2192 Cruise Terminal.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1636\">Tips:<\/strong> Pay by scanning with <strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1684\">Alipay (Xiamen Bus QR)<\/strong> or using a national transport card. Some older buses don\u2019t announce stops in English\u2014use a maps app to track your ride.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1837\">\ud83d\ude95 Taxis &amp; Ride-Hailing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71577cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71577cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30224\" alt=\"Xiamen taxi waiting outside downtown business district\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-taxi-waiting-outside-downtown-business-district.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e53b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79e53b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2230\"><li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2044\"><p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2044\"><strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1850\">Fares:<\/strong> Daytime starts at <strong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1881\">\u00a510\/3 km<\/strong>, then \u00a52\/km. Night fares start at \u00a512.6 with \u00a52.6\/km after. A 15-min ride (Zhongshan Road \u2192 Zengcuo\u2019an) costs ~\u00a525\u201330. To Xiamen North Station, expect ~\u00a580\u2013100.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2230\"><p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2230\"><strong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2056\">Tips:<\/strong> Use the <strong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2077\">Didi app<\/strong> (English interface, international card support) for safer pricing and no haggling. At airports and train stations, use the official taxi pickup zones.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2265\">\u26f4\ufe0f Ferry to Gulangyu Island<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46faf06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46faf06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30225\" alt=\"Xiamen ferry terminal with boats to Gulangyu Island\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-ferry-terminal-with-boats-to-Gulangyu-Island.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142959d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"142959d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2332\">Since <strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2296\">Gulangyu is car-free<\/strong>, ferries are the only way across.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2670\"><li data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2479\"><p data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2479\"><strong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2364\">Main route for tourists:<\/strong> Cruise Center \u2192 Sanqiutian Pier. Duration: 20 min. Price: <strong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2438\">\u00a535 one-way<\/strong>. Return tickets are valid for 20 days.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2670\"><p data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2494\">Booking:<\/strong> Reserve 1\u20133 days ahead via the official ferry website or WeChat mini-program. Passport info is required. English-speaking staff and free Wi-Fi are available in the terminal.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>Where to Visit in Xiamen<\/h2><h3>Gulangyu Island: A UNESCO Stroll Through Time<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c276514 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c276514\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30226\" alt=\"Aerial view of Gulangyu Island and Xiamen city skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-city-skyline.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c43b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c43b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"366\">Gulangyu is Xiamen\u2019s cultural postcard \u2014 a <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"263\">car-free UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong> where every lane feels like a living museum of East-West fusion. Plan at least a full day to wander.<\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"385\"><strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"383\">Highlights:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"981\"><li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"523\"><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"523\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"424\">Shuzhuang Garden &amp; Piano Museum:<\/strong> Seaside garden with 40+ bridges and over 100 antique pianos, including rare 19th-century models.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"677\"><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"677\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"544\">Sunlight Rock:<\/strong> The island\u2019s highest point. Climb ~80 steps for sweeping views of red-tiled roofs and the city skyline, best at sunrise or sunset.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"825\"><p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"825\"><strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"708\">\u201cMost Beautiful Corner\u201d:<\/strong> At Guxin Rd &amp; Sanming Rd, red brick walls, archways, and banyan trees create the island\u2019s most photographed scene.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"981\"><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"846\">Hidden Trails:<\/strong> Slip into quiet streets like Bishan or Neicuo\u2019ao to find bougainvillea-covered villas and the former residence of writer Lin Yutang.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1133\"><strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"999\">Insider Tip:<\/strong> Try the \u201cMusic Road\u201d \u2014 book a shared piano through the local app and play your own notes on the island known as <strong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1131\">\u201cPiano Island.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"176\">Cultural Landmarks on Xiamen Island<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"232\">Xiamen University: China\u2019s Most Beautiful Campus<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe9875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6fe9875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-1024x686.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30227\" alt=\"Main entrance gate of Xiamen University at sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset-150x101.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Main-entrance-gate-of-Xiamen-University-at-sunset.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a985815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a985815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"414\">Blending Minnan traditions with colonial touches, Xiamen University is open weekdays 10:30\u201317:30 (weekends &amp; holidays all day, advance booking required).<br data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"393\" \/><strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"412\">Must-see spots:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"792\"><li data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"558\"><p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"558\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"435\">Furong Tunnel:<\/strong> A 1.1 km graffiti tunnel with vibrant murals like <em data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"502\">The Starry Sky<\/em>. Best walked one way from the Furong Garden entrance.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"644\"><p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"644\"><strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"580\">Lovers\u2019 Valley:<\/strong> A quiet lake surrounded by acacia trees, perfect for a break.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"792\"><p data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"792\"><strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"670\">Jiannan Auditorium:<\/strong> A classic blend of Chinese eaves and Western columns; the front lawn is the best photo angle for the famous \u201cXMU Blue.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"844\">Nanputuo Temple: A Peaceful Buddhist Retreat<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 342px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a131bb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a131bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30228\" alt=\"Nanputuo Temple in Xiamen with lake view and mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-in-Xiamen-with-lake-view-and-mountains.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c3b898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c3b898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1011\">Just beside the campus lies Nanputuo Temple, a centuries-old center of Minnan Buddhism. Free entry with advance online booking, open 9:00\u201312:00 and 13:00\u201317:30.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1362\"><li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1104\"><p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1104\"><strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1029\">Dress code:<\/strong> Long pants or skirts, no sleeveless tops (aprons available at the gate).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1206\"><p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1206\"><strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1122\">Highlights:<\/strong> The incense-filled Main Hall and the octagonal roof of the Great Compassion Hall.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1362\"><p data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1362\"><strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1225\">Insider tip:<\/strong> Try the temple\u2019s famous vegetarian dishes at <em data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1303\">Nanputuo Vegetarian Restaurant<\/em>, especially the taro-mushroom rolls and mung-bean cakes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1408\">Shapowei: From Fishing Port to Art Hub<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 80px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ab4b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7ab4b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30229\" alt=\"Shapowei art district night view with waterfront reflections in Xiamen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shapowei-art-district-night-view-with-waterfront-reflections-in-Xiamen.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcfa3c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcfa3c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1538\">Once a fishing harbor, Shapowei is now Xiamen\u2019s creative heart. On weekends (10:00\u201318:00), its art market buzzes with life.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1835\"><li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1684\"><p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1684\"><strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1557\">Photo spots:<\/strong> Colorful old fishing boats against modern towers, graffiti walls with anime themes, and skyline shots of Shimao Twin Towers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1835\"><p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1835\"><strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1702\">What to do:<\/strong> Snack at trendy caf\u00e9s and burger shops, or grab fresh bread at <em data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1773\">Juicy<\/em> and watch the boats sway from the stone steps by the water.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"159\">Nature Meets City: Healing Journeys<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"217\">Xiamen Botanical Garden: A Green World in the City<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 92px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f7c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44f7c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30230\" alt=\"Tropical orchid flowers at Xiamen Botanical Garden rainforest area\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tropical-orchid-flowers-at-Xiamen-Botanical-Garden-rainforest-area.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c11cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c11cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"332\">Covering nearly 5 sq. km, this vast garden is open 8:00\u201318:00 and best explored in the cool hours of 9:00\u201311:00.<\/p><ul data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"713\"><li data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"503\"><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"503\"><strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"356\">Rainforest World:<\/strong> A mist-filled zone (daily mist 9:00\u201311:00, extended in summer) where banana palms, strangler figs, and giant ferns create a tropical wonderland.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"601\"><p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"601\"><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"525\">Succulent Zone:<\/strong> Thousands of species form a \u201ccactus forest\u201d set against Xiamen\u2019s skyline.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"713\"><p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"713\"><strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"623\">Araucaria Lawn:<\/strong> A wide meadow shaded by tall pines, perfect for picnics and popular for wedding shoots.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"758\">Island Ring Road: Beaches and Sunsets<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1647757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1647757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30231\" alt=\"Xiamen Huandao Road aerial view with beach and coastline at sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Huandao-Road-aerial-view-with-beach-and-coastline-at-sunset.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4a7abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4a7abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"868\">The 23 km Island Ring Road strings together Xiamen\u2019s most scenic beaches, best enjoyed by bike or taxi.<\/p><ul data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1312\"><li data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1019\"><p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\">Baicheng Beach:<\/strong> Next to XMU, with soft sand and sunset views through the Yanwu Bridge arches. Chairs (\u00a530) and water bikes (\u00a550\/hr) available.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1199\"><p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1199\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\">Huangcuo Beach:<\/strong> A peaceful sunrise spot (5:30\u20136:00 in summer, 6:30\u20137:00 in winter) and locals\u2019 favorite night stroll. Nearby <em data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1161\">Wanyuepo<\/em> is great for moon- and star-gazing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1312\"><p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1220\">Along the way:<\/strong> Stop at Calligraphy Square and Music Square, both dotted with sculptures and photo spots.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1356\">Zhonggu Cable Car: Xiamen from Above<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 19px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a95fc6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a95fc6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30232\" alt=\"Zhonggu cable car ride overlooking Xiamen city skyline and greenery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhonggu-cable-car-ride-overlooking-Xiamen-city-skyline-and-greenery.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f51bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52f51bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1487\">Running between the Botanical Garden and Nanputuo Temple, the cable car offers a 20-minute ride each way (\u00a580, open 9:00\u201321:00).<\/p><ul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1793\"><li data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1605\"><p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1605\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1500\">Views:<\/strong> See the rainforest canopy on the way up and the blue coastline with Gulangyu rooftops on the way down.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1706\"><p data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1622\">Best time:<\/strong> 17:00\u201318:30, when sunset meets city lights. Night rides show a sparkling skyline.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1793\"><p data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1793\"><strong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1717\">Tip:<\/strong> Combine with a garden stroll and Nanputuo visit for a full-day itinerary.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1849\">New Highlight: \u201cEncounter Minnan \u00b7 Time Fantasy\u201d<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e63ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5e63ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30233\" alt=\"Immersive Minnan cultural show at Yujian Minnan Time Illusion Xiamen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immersive-Minnan-cultural-show-at-Yujian-Minnan-Time-Illusion-Xiamen.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678e677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"678e677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1988\">Opened in 2025 near the International Cruise Center, this immersive cultural park (10:00\u201321:00) recreates 1,000 years of Minnan history.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2325\"><li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2080\"><p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2080\"><strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2011\">Costume rentals:<\/strong> Try Minnan-style robes for photos among recreated heritage houses.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2205\"><p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2205\"><strong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2105\">Hands-on heritage:<\/strong> Workshops in lacquer-thread carving, puppet shows, and tie-dye crafts (some free, some bookable).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2325\"><p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2325\"><strong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2225\">Evening show:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2244\">The Voyage South<\/em> at 19:30 tells the story of Minnan seafarers, complete with English subtitles.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"124\">What to Eat in Xiamen<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"171\">Local Classics: Everyday Minnan Flavors<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"480\">Shacha Noodles (\u6c99\u8336\u9762):<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 143px; top: 473.125px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00a189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d00a189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30234\" alt=\"Xiamen Shacha noodles with shrimp, clams, and egg in rich broth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Shacha-noodles-with-shrimp-clams-and-egg-in-rich-broth-e1757142465179.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88964cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88964cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"480\">This rich noodle soup is a Xiamen signature, blending peanut, dried shrimp, coconut, and spices into a savory broth. Topped with shrimp, squid, or tofu, it\u2019s a taste of the sea and South Asia in one bowl. <em data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"478\">Tip: Try the old shop \u201cJia Wei Zai Tian\u201d on Zhongshan Road (\u00a515\u201325).<\/em><\/p><h4 data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"727\">Tusan Jelly (\u571f\u7b0b\u51bb):<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-636c98d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"636c98d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30235\" alt=\"Xiamen Tusen jelly local delicacy made from sea worms with sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Tusen-jelly-local-delicacy-made-from-sea-worms-with-sauce-e1757142487292.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f517b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f517b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"727\">Made from sea worms (don\u2019t worry\u2014you won\u2019t taste it), this clear jelly is fresh, chewy, and served cold with garlic, soy sauce, or mustard. Street stalls at Bashi Market sell small cups for \u00a55, great for a first try.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"976\">Oyster Omelet (\u6d77\u86ce\u714e):<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 111px; top: 126.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba9850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cba9850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30236\" alt=\"Xiamen oyster omelette being cooked on hot iron griddle with eggs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-oyster-omelette-being-cooked-on-hot-iron-griddle-with-eggs-e1757142509468.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-788e09e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"788e09e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"976\">Crispy outside, soft inside, this dish fries fresh oysters with sweet potato starch for a gooey, flavorful bite. Add local chili sauce for extra kick. In Zengcuo\u2019an, <em data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"944\">Axin Oyster Omelet<\/em> (\u00a520\u201330) is a crowd favorite.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1019\">Sweet Treats: A Taste of Old Xiamen<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1241\">Peanut Soup (\u82b1\u751f\u6c64):<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 126px; top: 224.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba89f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba89f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30237\" alt=\"Xiamen peanut soup with egg topping being served at local shop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-peanut-soup-with-egg-topping-being-served-at-local-shop-e1757142531529.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6526c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6526c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1241\">Boiled for hours until creamy and nutty, this warm dessert is often eaten for breakfast or late-night snacks. Head to <em data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1178\">Huang Zehe<\/em> on Zhongshan Road (\u00a55\u20138 per bowl) for the authentic version.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1416\">Mochi (\u9ebb\u7ccd):<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f57139a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f57139a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30238\" alt=\"Xiamen Mochi dessert street food with sesame and peanut coating\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Mochi-dessert-street-food-with-sesame-and-peanut-coating-e1757142678736.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41572d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41572d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1416\">Soft, sticky rice balls rolled in crushed peanuts, sesame, and sugar\u2014simple yet addictive. Look for <em data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1375\">Ye\u2019s Mochi<\/em> cart on Gulangyu (\u00a53 each, cash only).<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1611\">Gulangyu Pastries (\u9f13\u6d6a\u5c7f\u9985\u997c):<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 145px; top: 126.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fc399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44fc399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30239\" alt=\"Gulangyu Xiamen traditional pastry with mung bean filling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-traditional-pastry-with-mung-bean-filling-e1757142700284.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844862f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"844862f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1611\">Buttery, flaky pastries with fillings like mung bean, taro, or coconut. Individually wrapped and easy to carry, they make the perfect souvenir (\u00a525\u201335\/box).<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1630\">Dining Tips<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"2005\"><li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1745\"><p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1745\"><strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1653\">Adjust flavors:<\/strong> Minnan dishes can be salty or spicy\u2014say <em data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1707\">\u201cless salt\u201d<\/em> or <em data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1728\">\u201cnot too spicy\u201d<\/em> when ordering.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1858\"><p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1858\"><strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1766\">Seafood check:<\/strong> Always confirm seafood weight and cooking fee (\u00a510\u201320 per jin) before cooking at markets.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2005\"><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2005\"><strong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1874\">Payments:<\/strong> Cash is still king at small stalls\u2014carry \u00a5100\u2013200 in change. Bigger restaurants accept Alipay, WeChat, and even Visa\/Mastercard.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"127\">Where to Eat in Xiamen<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"176\">Bashi Market (\u516b\u5e02): The Local Food Kitchen<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e80dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"81e80dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30240\" alt=\"Xiamen Eighth Market seafood and local specialty stalls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Eighth-Market-seafood-and-local-specialty-stalls.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb2f71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fb2f71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"704\">Xiamen\u2019s oldest wet market is more than just a place to shop\u2014it\u2019s a foodie playground. Here you\u2019ll find iconic snacks like crispy <em data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"330\">Ajie Five-Spice Rolls<\/em> (\u00a54), chewy <em data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"356\">Tusan Jelly<\/em> from old stalls, and sweet, peanut-filled <em data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"414\">Manjian Cakes<\/em> (\u00a53). For the full experience, buy fresh shrimp, crab, or lobster in the market and take them to nearby eateries for cooking (<em data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"560\">\u00a550\u201380 per person<\/em> for a feast). <em data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"702\">Tip: Visit in the afternoon (after 3 pm) for fewer crowds. Some vendors speak basic English, and translation apps help a lot.<\/em><\/p><h3 data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"752\">Zhongshan Road: Old Streets, Old Flavors<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ddccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7ddccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30241\" alt=\"Zhongshan Road Xiamen landmark building and shopping street\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zhongshan-Road-Xiamen-landmark-building-and-shopping-street.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c47a93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c47a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1183\">Beneath century-old arcades, Zhongshan Road gathers Xiamen\u2019s classic eateries. Must-tries include <em data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"869\">Jia Wei Zai Tian<\/em>\u2019s Sha Cha noodles and pork rice dumplings (\u00a58 each), <em data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"935\">Huang Zehe<\/em>\u2019s creamy peanut soup paired with fried dough sticks (\u00a52), and <em data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1022\">Lianhuan Oyster Omelet<\/em>, a hidden alley gem (\u00a525 per person). As you stroll the car-free street, look up at vintage ads on the arcade columns\u2014it\u2019s a taste of history with every bite.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1241\">Zengcuo\u2019an: From Fishing Village to Foodie Hotspot<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33331d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d33331d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30242\" alt=\"Zeng Cuo An Xiamen street with banyan tree and snack shops\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zeng-Cuo-An-Xiamen-street-with-banyan-tree-and-snack-shops.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0522d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0522d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once a quiet fishing hamlet, Zengcuo\u2019an is now Xiamen\u2019s liveliest night market street. Lanterns light up the alleys, filled with snacks like Taiwanese-style <em data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1433\">Big Sausage Wraps Little Sausage<\/em> (\u00a515), refreshing mango ice shakes (\u00a520), and crispy-sweet <em data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">Minnnan Vinegar Pork<\/em> (\u00a518). Many stalls have English menus, and the vibe is youthful with street performers adding to the atmosphere. <em data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1688\">Tip: Stick to marked-price shops and avoid pushy hawkers.<\/em><\/p><h2 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"153\">Tea Culture in Xiamen: The Art of Slow Living<\/h2><p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"327\">In southern Fujian, tea isn\u2019t just a drink\u2014it\u2019s a way of life. Locals say <em data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"248\">\u201cno tea, no joy,\u201d<\/em> and the traditional Gongfu tea ritual is something every visitor should try.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"356\">Gongfu Tea Experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c920a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c920a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30243\" alt=\"Xiamen Kung Fu tea ceremony with oolong tea and teaware\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-Kung-Fu-tea-ceremony-with-oolong-tea-and-teaware.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f8ecb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16f8ecb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"752\">On Zhongshan Road, you can step into an old-style tea house like <em data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\">Jia Wei Zai Tian<\/em>. Order a pot of Tieguanyin (\u00a530\u201350) with peanut crisps or <em data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"506\">mochi<\/em> on the side, and the staff will guide you through the tea ceremony: warming cups, rinsing leaves, careful pouring, and savoring in three sips. The floral aroma cuts through the richness of local snacks, making it the perfect mid-journey pause.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"786\">Tea Souvenirs to Take Home<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76607e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e76607e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30244\" alt=\"Wuyi Rock Tea leaves drying process in Xiamen tea house\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-leaves-drying-process-in-Xiamen-tea-house-e1757142756233.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0fa5f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0fa5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"995\"><li data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"894\"><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"894\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"811\">Tieguanyin Oolong:<\/strong> Light-fragrance style for everyday sipping, or rich-aroma for a stronger finish.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"995\"><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"995\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"915\">Wuyi Rock Tea:<\/strong> Bold varieties like Da Hong Pao or Rou Gui, great for those who prefer depth.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1014\">Where to buy:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1310\"><li data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1186\"><p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1186\"><em data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1031\">Haitie Tea<\/em> on Zhongshan Road: A 60-year-old shop with English-speaking staff, offering loose tea by weight (\u00a5200\u2013500 per 500g). They\u2019ll pack small bags for travel.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1310\"><p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1310\">Supermarkets like Walmart or Yonghui: Pre-packaged teas (\u00a550\u2013200 per box) with English labels and brewing instructions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1321\">Tips:<\/strong> Always ask to sample before buying, and say <em data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1378\">\u201cfor gift\u201d<\/em> so staff can prepare elegant packaging.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"128\">Where to Stay in Xiamen<\/h2><p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"416\">Choosing the right area to stay in Xiamen shapes your whole trip. Do you want the quiet charm of Gulangyu\u2019s old villas, the convenience of downtown Zhongshan Road, or the laid-back vibes of a beachfront room on Huandao Road? Here\u2019s how to pick the best spot for your style and budget.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"453\">Gulangyu: Sleep in History<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0211a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba0211a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30245\" alt=\"Gulangyu Xiamen homestay with sea view and cozy garden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gulangyu-Xiamen-homestay-with-sea-view-and-cozy-garden.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d08ce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d08ce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"746\">On this UNESCO-listed island, accommodation is part of the cultural experience. Instead of high-rise hotels, you\u2019ll find boutique inns converted from century-old villas. Many retain red-brick Minnan walls, arched windows, and wooden shutters, while upgrading interiors with modern comforts.<\/p><p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"827\"><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"761\">Best for:<\/strong> travelers who love culture, slow-paced trips, and unique stays.<\/p><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"840\"><strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"838\">Tips:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1083\"><li data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"958\"><p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"958\">No cars on the island\u2014be ready to walk 10\u201320 minutes from the pier, or pre-book luggage service (\u00a520\u201350 per bag).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1010\"><p data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1010\">Some inns lack elevators; check before booking.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1083\"><p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1083\">Most hotels cluster near Sanqiutian Pier for easy arrival\/departure.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1142\">Zhongshan Road &amp; Ferry Area: Central Convenience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a6cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2a6cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30246\" alt=\"Fairmont Hotel Xiamen city view at night from high floor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fairmont-Hotel-Xiamen-city-view-at-night-from-high-floor-e1757142792747.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a147af6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a147af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1386\">If you want everything at your doorstep\u2014ferries to Gulangyu, subway access, food, and shops\u2014this is your sweet spot. From here, you can walk to the ferry, explore Zhongshan Road\u2019s night scene, or taxi to Xiamen Railway Station in 10 minutes.<\/p><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1407\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1405\">Stay options:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1714\"><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1525\"><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1525\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1421\">Luxury:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\">Ludao Hotel<\/em> (Xiamen Lujiang Hotel), a classic sea-view stay with heritage charm (\u00a5800\u20131,200\/night).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1631\"><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1542\">Mid-range:<\/strong> Chains like Atour or All Seasons offer comfort and modern facilities (\u00a5400\u2013600\/night).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1714\"><p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1714\"><strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1645\">Budget:<\/strong> Apartment-style inns along the pedestrian street (\u00a5200\u2013400\/night).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1752\">Huandao Road: Sea &amp; Sunrise<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f89772e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f89772e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-1024x798.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30247\" alt=\"Shangri La Hotel Xiamen sunset sea view through window\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-1024x798.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-300x234.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-768x599.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window-150x117.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shangri-La-Hotel-Xiamen-sunset-sea-view-through-window.webp 1385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1ebb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd1ebb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2019\">For a more relaxed holiday, head to the coastline. From White City Beach to Huangcuo, hotels and guesthouses line the shore, many with sea-facing rooms and balconies. Wake up to the sunrise at Huangcuo or enjoy sunset views over Yanwu Bridge near White City Beach.<\/p><p data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2096\"><strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2034\">Best for:<\/strong> beach lovers, cyclists, and couples seeking romantic views.<\/p><p data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2109\"><strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2107\">Tips:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2289\"><li data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2170\"><p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2170\">Many guesthouses provide free bikes for Huandao cycling.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2229\"><p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2229\">Expect 20 minutes by taxi to Zhongshan Road (~\u00a530\u201340).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2289\"><p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2289\">Seafood stalls and beach caf\u00e9s are easy to find nearby.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2308\">Stay options:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2542\"><li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2398\"><p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2398\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2338\">Boutique guesthouses:<\/strong> cozy, 2\u20133 story buildings with terraces (\u00a5300\u2013600\/night).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2542\"><p data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2542\"><strong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2422\">High-end resorts:<\/strong> Hyatt Regency or International Conference Center Hotel with pools, private beach, and restaurants (\u00a5800\u20131,500\/night).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/where-to-stay-in-xiamen\/\">Where to Stay in Xiamen<\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"159\">3 Days in Xiamen: Classic Highlights<\/h2><p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"406\">If it\u2019s your first time in Xiamen, three days is just enough to soak in the city\u2019s best mix of heritage, seaside views, and everyday life. This plan balances must-see landmarks with space to enjoy the slower pace that makes Xiamen so charming.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"471\">Day 1 \u2013 Gulangyu Island: UNESCO Walks &amp; Seaside Views<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cae68cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cae68cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30248\" alt=\"Ferry boat sailing to Gulangyu Island Xiamen with blue sky view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ferry-boat-sailing-to-Gulangyu-Island-Xiamen-with-blue-sky-view-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdbfae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdbfae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"528\">Spend your first day exploring Xiamen\u2019s cultural icon.<\/p><ul data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"1283\"><li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"725\"><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"725\"><strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"550\">Morning ferry:<\/strong> Book the <em data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"595\">Cruise Terminal \u2192 Sanqiutian Pier<\/em> line in advance (\u00a535, 20 minutes). Arrive by 8:30 a.m. and bring only a light daypack; large luggage can be stored at the pier.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"855\"><p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"855\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"764\">Shuzhuang Garden &amp; Piano Museum:<\/strong> Wander its hidden sea-view bridges and browse antique pianos. Go early for fewer crowds.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"976\"><p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"884\">Lunch on Longtou Road:<\/strong> Try Lin\u2019s handmade fish balls or fresh mochi from street vendors\u2014cheap, local, and tasty.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1150\"><p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1010\">Afternoon at Sunlight Rock:<\/strong> Climb 80+ steps to the island\u2019s highest point for sweeping views of red-tiled roofs and the sea. Go after 2:30 p.m. to avoid midday heat.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1283\"><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1283\"><strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1173\">Dinner &amp; return:<\/strong> End with seafood at Xiao Yanjing (clear prices, English menu). Take the ferry back before the evening rush.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1343\">Day 2 \u2013 Temples, Campus Charm &amp; Artistic Streets<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8138775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8138775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30249\" alt=\"Nanputuo Temple Xiamen with twin pagodas and mountain backdrop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nanputuo-Temple-Xiamen-with-twin-pagodas-and-mountain-backdrop.webp 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0963c53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0963c53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1399\">Explore the cultural heart of Xiamen on the mainland.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"2184\"><li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1570\"><p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1570\"><strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1434\">Morning at Nanputuo Temple:<\/strong> Free to enter with advance booking. Respect dress codes (no shorts\/shoulders). Don\u2019t miss the octagonal roof reflections by the pond.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1745\"><p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1745\"><strong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1611\">Late morning at Xiamen University:<\/strong> China\u2019s most beautiful campus. Walk the graffiti-lined Furong Tunnel, relax by Lovers\u2019 Valley, and snap \u201cXMU Blue\u201d at Jiannan Hall.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1858\"><p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1858\"><strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1768\">Lunch on campus:<\/strong> Try budget-friendly local dishes like oyster omelet or fried noodles at Furong Canteen.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2021\"><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2021\"><strong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\">Afternoon in Shapowei Art District:<\/strong> Colorful fishing boats, street art, and caf\u00e9s make this a lively creative hub. Visit on weekends for the craft market.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2184\"><p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2184\"><strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2054\">Evening on Zhongshan Road:<\/strong> Stroll under glowing arcades and sample local classics\u2014satay noodles, peanut soup, oyster omelet. Great spot for souvenirs too.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2239\">Day 3 \u2013 Coastal Cycling &amp; Rainforest Escape<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 160px; top: 449.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5ae042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5ae042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30250\" alt=\"Cyclists riding along Xiamen Huandao Road coastal bike path\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cyclists-riding-along-Xiamen-Huandao-Road-coastal-bike-path-e1757142939711.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a10a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a10a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2282\">End your trip with fresh air and nature.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2866\"><li data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2474\"><p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2474\"><strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2319\">Morning ride on Huandao Road:<\/strong> Rent a bike at Baicheng Beach (~\u00a520\u201330\/hour). Follow the seaside route past Calligraphy Square, Music Square, and stop in Zengcuo\u2019an village for snacks.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2563\"><p data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2563\"><strong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2501\">Lunch in Zengcuo\u2019an:<\/strong> A mix of seafood and street food stalls with English menus.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2720\"><p data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2720\"><strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2607\">Afternoon at Xiamen Botanical Garden:<\/strong> See the misty Rainforest World (best 9\u201311 a.m. or late afternoon) and cactus \u201cgiant forest.\u201d Wear comfy shoes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2866\"><p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2866\"><strong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2756\">Optional sunset by cable car:<\/strong> The Zhonggu Ropeway, near the garden, offers 360\u00b0 views of sea, city, and mountains\u2014magical at golden hour.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>To compare daily travel costs across major Chinese cities, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cost-of-travel-in-china\/\">Cost of Travel in China<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"194\">Souvenir Shopping: Take Xiamen\u2019s Flavors &amp; Culture Home<\/h2><p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"382\">Bringing home a little piece of Xiamen is part of the journey. From sweet pastries to centuries-old crafts, here are the best souvenirs that combine taste, tradition, and practicality.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"435\">Classic Flavors: Sweet &amp; Savory Treats<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 229px; top: 406.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d9262f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2d9262f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30251\" alt=\"Traditional pineapple cake souvenir from Xiamen local pastry shop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traditional-pineapple-cake-souvenir-from-Xiamen-local-pastry-shop.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7684d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7684d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"1205\"><li data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"800\"><p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"800\"><strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"460\">Gulangyu Pastries<\/strong> \u2013 Known as Xiamen\u2019s \u201csweet calling card.\u201d Try mung bean, coconut, or taro fillings for tradition, or the rose-flavored version at <em data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"609\">Miss Zhao\u2019s Shop<\/em> for something new. Available on Longtou Road (try near Lin\u2019s Fish Balls) or <em data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"702\">Huang Yuantang<\/em> on Zhongshan Road. Tip: choose individually wrapped packs (\u00a525\u201335\/box) that last up to 15 days.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"994\"><p data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"994\"><strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"834\">Pineapple Cakes &amp; Sun Cakes<\/strong> \u2013 Flaky pastries with tropical sweetness. <em data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"893\">Huang Yuantang<\/em> is known for its high-fruit pineapple cakes, while <em data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"961\">Jiawei Zaitian<\/em> specializes in rich sun cakes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1205\"><p data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1032\">Peanut Soup &amp; Ginger Duck Packs<\/strong> \u2013 Local comfort foods you can take home. Peanut soup comes canned (\u00a515), while ginger duck (vacuum-packed, \u00a560\u201380) makes a hearty gift. Buy fresh just before your flight.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1262\">Teas &amp; Dried Goods: Everyday Minnan Tastes<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 75px; top: 305.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9dac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d9dac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30252\" alt=\"Fujian oolong tea gift tins displayed in Xiamen tea shop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fujian-oolong-tea-gift-tins-displayed-in-Xiamen-tea-shop.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6be5ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6be5ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1630\"><li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1463\"><p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1288\">Minnan Oolong Teas<\/strong> \u2013 Iron Goddess (Tieguanyin) for a floral touch, or Wuyi rock teas for stronger notes. Visit <em data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1398\">Haidi Tea House<\/em> on Zhongshan Road for English service and on-the-spot tasting.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1630\"><p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1630\"><strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1483\">Dried Seafood<\/strong> \u2013 Dried squid and shrimp are popular for cooking soups or stir-fries. The <em data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1565\">Zhuji<\/em> stall at Bashi Market packs them securely for checked luggage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1678\">Heritage Crafts: Art You Can Hold<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 143px; top: 220.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-458dd60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"458dd60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-1024x765.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30253\" alt=\"Xiamen lacquer thread carving handicrafts in traditional art store\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store-150x112.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Xiamen-lacquer-thread-carving-handicrafts-in-traditional-art-store.webp 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab771c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ab771c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"2047\"><li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1863\"><p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1863\"><strong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1709\">Lacquer Thread Carvings<\/strong> \u2013 A UNESCO-listed craft where fine threads form intricate figures or buildings. Small desk-size pieces (\u00a550\u2013100) are available at <em data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1860\">Yuyuan Lacquer Art<\/em>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2047\"><p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2047\"><strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1897\">Bead Embroidery Accessories<\/strong> \u2013 Hand-stitched bookmarks or earrings with phoenix or wave motifs, sold in Shapowei\u2019s <em data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1997\">Bead Studio<\/em>. Some shops can personalize with English words.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"122\">Culture &amp; Travel Tips<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"150\">Temple Etiquette<\/h3><p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"439\">When visiting sacred sites like Nanputuo Temple, dress modestly \u2014 no bare shoulders, short skirts, or shorts. Remove hats before entering. Do not photograph monks casually, and avoid using flash on statues. When offering incense, hold sticks with your left hand, following local custom.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"467\">Photography Tips<\/h3><ul data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"796\"><li data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"640\"><p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"489\">Gulangyu Island<\/strong>: Best shots include sunrise from Sunlight Rock, sea views at Shuzhuang Garden, and the \u201cMost Beautiful Corner\u201d \u2014 come early morning to avoid crowds.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"796\"><p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"663\">Island Ring Road<\/strong>: Capture sunrise at Huangcuo Beach (arrive before 5:30 am in summer) or sunset at Yanwu Bridge, when golden light meets the waves.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"820\">Safety Notes<\/h3><ul data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1237\"><li data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"987\"><p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"987\"><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"854\">Typhoon Season (July\u2013Sept):<\/strong> Always check the Xiamen Meteorological Service for warnings. Choose hotels with flexible cancellation policies during this period.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1126\"><p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1126\"><strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1009\">Seafood Dining:<\/strong> Stick to restaurants with clear pricing. 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class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/xiamen\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6156\" alt=\"Aerial view of Gulangyu Island and Xiamen cityscape with the coastline lush greenery and vibrant rooftops under a bright blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-18x10.webp 18w, 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Plan your perfect trip to this charming city today!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2564 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-top-8-cuisine tag-zhejiang\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/zhejiang-cuisine\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2642\" alt=\"Traditional Zhejiang dining table with hanging lanterns and a variety of dishes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Zhejiang-dining-table-with-hanging-lanterns-and-a-variety-of-dishes-e1745245350596.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Food<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/zhejiang-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tZhejiang Cuisine\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore authentic Zhejiang cuisine with signature dishes like West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, and Longjing shrimp, highlighting fresh ingredients and rich flavors.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43572 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-chongqing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/4-days-in-chongqing\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43575\" alt=\"4 Days in Chongqing itinerary city skyline cableway night views mountain streets and travel planning highlights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4-Days-in-Chongqing-itinerary-city-skyline-cableway-night-views-mountain-streets-and-travel-planning-highlights.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/4-days-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t4 Days in Chongqing: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan 4 days in Chongqing with city landmarks, mountain streets, night views, food, costs, hotels, side-trip choices, and practical tips.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18779 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-jiangxi tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/jiangxi\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18832\" alt=\"A scenic view of Nanchang city with the river and iconic tower during sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/A-scenic-view-of-Nanchang-city-with-the-river-and-iconic-tower-during-sunset-e1745139077898.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Province<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/jiangxi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJiangxi\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover Jiangxi&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, from red revolution sites and porcelain traditions to scenic landscapes and regional cultures like Taoism, Luling, and Hakka.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39689 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-changchun tag-changchun-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/changchun-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42068\" alt=\"Changchun travel guide cover with Manchukuo history city parks film heritage and transport tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Changchun-travel-guide-cover-with-Manchukuo-history-city-parks-film-heritage-and-transport-tips.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/changchun-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChangchun Travel Guide: History, Parks &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan your Changchun trip with Manchukuo history, parks, film sites, transport tips, and a smart 1\u20133 day itinerary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25022 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-peoples-republic-of-china\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/pt\/how-many-people-live-in-china\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24696\" alt=\"colorful dragon dance performance during Lantern Festival celebration, thousands of people watching parade in China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-300x169.webp 300w, 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