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"The city is on the sea, and the sea is in the city". Xiamen is a graceful "garden on the sea". Islands, reefs, rocks, temples, flowers and trees complement each other. The customs of the hometown of overseas Chinese, the customs of Fujian and Taiwan, the seaside food and the exotic architecture are integrated. The spring-like climate all year round adds to the charm of the sea. With beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, it is one of the cities with the best environment in the country. Surrounded by sea water, vast beaches and warm sunshine, Xiamen has a good ecological environment, fresh air and is inhabited by thousands of egrets, forming a unique natural landscape in Xiamen. Because Xiamen's terrain resembles an egret, it is called "Egret Island".
Gulangyu Island: Known as the "Garden on the Sea", "International Architecture Expo", "Hometown of Music" and "Island of Piano", the island has a strong petty-bourgeois atmosphere and is a very romantic place for encounters.
Nanputuo Temple: A Buddhist holy place that is secluded from worldly affairs. Inside the temple, visitors have the opportunity to taste the famous Nanputuo Temple vegetarian dishes.
Xiamen University: One of the most beautiful university campuses in China. The coastal scenery and buildings scattered in the mist are like a fairyland; the most wonderful seawall, red flowers and green shadows, are inlaid in the west of Ludao.
Hulishan Fort: Combining the architectural styles of Europe and China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it houses the two largest and smallest ancient cannons in the world today.
Xiamen is not too cold in winter and not too hot in summer. It has long sunshine hours and abundant sunshine. Trees are evergreen and flowers are in full bloom all year round. However, around August every year, it is a typhoon season. You must pay more attention to weather information when traveling to Xiamen at this time. Due to the influence of typhoons, flights may be cancelled, some coastal attractions may be closed, pedestrians may have difficulty traveling, and outdoor activities cannot be carried out. The heavy rainfall brought by typhoons may even cause mudslides in mountainous areas. Therefore, if you want to travel to Xiamen, as long as you avoid the typhoon season, it is good to go at other times.
January is the coldest month in Xiamen, with the lowest temperature at 9-11℃. When traveling at this time, it is best to wear thick cotton-padded clothes or down jackets, and a shirt and sweater inside; July is the hottest month, with the highest temperature at 31-33℃. When traveling at this time, you only need to wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, and remember to wear a sun hat and apply sunscreen; the climate is pleasant in spring and autumn, with temperatures between 15-22℃. When traveling at this time, you only need to wear a T-shirt and a thin jacket.
When traveling in Xiamen, the main expenses are on food and accommodation. The cost of food in Xiamen is slightly lower than that in Beijing, with the average cost of special snacks being between 10 and 15 yuan per person, and the average cost of some popular restaurants with a petty bourgeoisie atmosphere being around 40 yuan per person; in terms of accommodation, the room rates range from 100 to 1,000 yuan, but many travelers are keen on the small family hotels here, which are priced between 100 and 200 yuan, which are economical and full of atmosphere.
A must-go place when visiting Xiamen. There are many specialty shops and cafes on the island. It is a favorite for literary and fresh people.
Surrounded by mountains and the sea, with a unique architectural style that combines Chinese and Western styles, it is recognized as the most beautiful university campus in China.
The Buddhist holy land of southern Fujian, which is popular with people, is only separated from Xiamen University by a wall.
