Classic four-day tour of Xiamen
10/22/2024

đŸ–ïž Destination: Xiamen
🕐 Suggested travel time: 4 days
💰 Budget range: including ferry tickets, entrance tickets, transportation and catering expenses, etc. Depending on personal consumption levels, it ranges from 1500 to 3000 yuan.

🌟 Route highlights: Covering natural landscapes, cultural buildings, special delicacies and artistic blocks to deeply experience the diverse customs of Xiamen.

📋 Itinerary
Day 1
-Morning: Tourists from other places take a ferry from Xiamen International Cruise Center (about 20 minutes) to Sanqiutian Pier or Neicuoao Pier on Gulangyu Island to start the Gulangyu tour. First, go to the No. 42 old villa in the "Haitian Paradise" old villa group to watch puppet shows and Nanyin performances, and then go to the "internet-famous corner" at No. 44 Guxin Road near Sanqiutian Pier for check-in.
-Noon: Have a meal at 【Miss Zhao's Store】 or 【San Zhangfeng Milk Tea Shop】 on Gulangyu Island and taste the special delicacies.
-Afternoon: Visit the paid scenic spots on Gulangyu Island, such as the Sunlight Rock, where you can overlook the whole island. After that, check in various snacks at the Longtou Road Food Street, such as 【Ye's Glutinous Rice Cake】, 【Lin's Fish Balls】, etc.
-Evening: Decide whether to stay overnight on Gulangyu Island according to the season and personal preference.

Day 2
-Morning: Take No. 57 peak line, No. 87 line or Tourist Line 2 to 【Xiamen Botanical Garden】. Enter from the west entrance and focus on playing in the Tropical Rainforest Area (pay attention to the spraying time) and the Succulent Plant Area.
-Noon: Have vegetarian food and taste vegetarian cakes at Nanputuo Temple.
-Afternoon: Visit Nanputuo Temple. You can choose to climb Wulao Peak to overlook the beautiful scenery around. Then walk to Xiamen University (pay attention to the visiting time and reservation rules).
-Evening: Have a meal at Furong Restaurant in Xiamen University. After that, you can go to Zengcuo'an to enjoy the artistic time.

Day 3
-Morning: Visit Hulishan Fortress, watch the performance, and then go to Baicheng Beach.
-Noon: Have a meal near Shapowei. You can choose creative restaurants such as 【Liangfang】.
-Afternoon: Feel the artistic atmosphere at Shapowei Shelter Docks, and then go to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street.
-Evening: Have dinner at Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, and then have a night cruise on the Lujiang River.

Day 4
-Morning: Take No. 24/25/101/116/126/780/845/846/859/954 bus to 【Xiamen Science and Technology Museum】 for playing (pay attention to the performance time).
-Noon: Have a meal near the Science and Technology Museum. You can choose restaurants in SM Square.
-Afternoon: Take No. 954 bus and then transfer to Metro Line 1 to go to Jimei School Village to appreciate the architectural style of Jiageng and experience the charm of the shooting location of youth movies.
-Evening: Have dinner at Jimei School Village and end the itinerary.