Divine & Delicious: A Solo Trip to Xiamen’s Catholic Church & Eighth Market
by SonnySideUp
Jul 2, 2025
Lonely Planet said: "If you don't visit the eight cities, you haven't really been to Xiamen"
Nicholas Tse's "12 Tastes of Chef Nic" also came here to find delicious food
It is also the filming location for many movies such as "The Richest Man in Xihongshi" and "The Burning Sun"
As early as 18, Xiamen launched a special experience
The chef takes the diners to the local seafood market with a century-old history
Along the way, we will tell you about Xiamen's history and culture, teach you how to choose seafood, and share your favorite check-in spots on Zhongshan Road.
Xiamen · Eight Markets
Did you know? Xiamen's day starts here
At 5 o'clock in the morning, it turned into a ghost market and antique market
Waiting for the first batch of fishing boats to dock
It was restored to its former seafood market.
At this time, Lujiang Road, Zhongshan Road and Gulangyu Island on the other side of the sea are still asleep.
The Eighth City has already become lively
「Follow the chef to visit the eight markets」
We made a reservation one day in advance
A unique experience
Five-star hotel + down-to-earth words that don’t seem to go together
Hotel Indigo combines the two perfectly
Itinerary Route
🏨➜Lujiang Road➜Shuixian Road➜Zhongshan Road➜Zhenbang Road➜The Eighth Market
Menu of the day (we asked the chef to prepare the special Minnan flavors)
Fisherman's Steamed Razor Clams with Shredded Ginger✔️
November is the season when clams are the fattest! This dish is also a must-eat delicacy in southern Fujian
Soy sauce brown fish✔️
Red-brown fish can only be found in the coastal areas of southern Fujian! Rich in protein, delicious, and tender fish meat
Steamed Abalone with Garlic Vermicelli✔️
In Fujian, Dongshan Island is the most famous for its seafood, so don’t miss the abalone from Dongshan Island.
Food cost: 97 yuan! A seafood feast for 3 people!
🦞|Hotel Indigo Harbour (Riverside Restaurant)
📍|No. 16 Lujiang Road, 4th floor of the hotel
🌇|It is recommended to arrive early, the restaurant terrace is the place for sunset sales
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In the early days, there were no restaurants in the Eighth Market, just a seafood market.
Later, it became a popular destination because of celebrities
Gradually commercialized, many roads are attracting customers
Some restaurants have also been reported to have changed their ingredients.
So be careful when choosing a restaurant.
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