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by iamgloria
Feb 7, 2024
🌈 Xiamen Harbour Indigo Hotel · A colorful coastal landmark|Facing Gulangyu Island, stay in a seaside art gallery
📍 Location: Lujing Road section of Island Ring Road, Xiamen, directly opposite Gulangyu Island
🛏️ Highlights: Highly recognizable color scheme / Sea view rooms with sunset and sunrise / Business-friendly + family facilities / Walking distance to Zhongshan Road & Ba Shi Market
As a hotel enthusiast, Xiamen Indigo is the kind I’ve had my eye on for a long time and still can’t get enough of after staying.
It doesn’t follow the usual high-end gray tones, nor is it the typical uniform light luxury style—
Instead, it tells the city’s story through colors, injecting lively yet tasteful colorful designs into the textures full of Minnan flavor. It’s very distinctive, and you can shoot great photos even in the corridors!
🛏 Room Experience|Sea views and child-friendly features to satisfy different traveler preferences
🌅 Sea View Room Recommendation: ★★★★★
Open the curtains to see Gulangyu Island and the night view of Lujing Road together
In the morning, watch the ferries shuttle back and forth; at night, enjoy the twinkling lights on both sides of Lujing River
The moment sunlight pours into the room, it truly feels like living inside a picture frame facing Gulangyu Island
👶 Family Friendly:
The hotel has a children’s play area, so you don’t have to worry about boredom when traveling with kids
Public areas are also decorated with playful elements, letting children feel the joyful atmosphere of colors
🧳 Suitable for Business Travel Too:
The room’s desk design, lighting, and zoning are very reasonable, allowing work without disturbing rest
Public areas are stylish yet calm, perfect for meetings or temporary remote work
📍 Location · Explore Classic Xiamen Routes
Indigo’s location is **extremely convenient!** You can easily explore Xiamen’s core areas without driving, relying solely on walking and public transport:
🎡 Just downstairs:
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: neon arcade, peanut soup, authentic old Xiamen flavors
Lujing Road Seaside: sea breeze, watch boats come and go, and see Gulangyu’s lights
Ba Shi Market: Xiamen’s own night market, with satay noodles, fried five-spice, roasted meat rice dumplings all on offer
🧭 Prime Sea View Route (recommended by bike or bus):
1. Nanputuo Temple & Xiamen University: cultural and spiritual sites, lush greenery
2. Baicheng Beach & Pearl Bay: soft fine sand and sunbathing spots
3. Zengcuoan: a street of snacks and creative shops, full of night market vibes
4. Music Square: artistic atmosphere and seaside performances
5. Yefeng Village & Huangcuo Beach: fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, perfect for photos and daydreaming
6. Convention Center Beach: ideal for early risers to watch the sunrise and morning beach runs
🧃 Travel Tips
🌇 Best time for night views: 17:30–19:30, when the sun sets and the lights of Gulangyu and Lujing River just come on
🎒 Recommended stay: 2+ nights, first night for night views, second day to leisurely explore nearby, third day to check in along Island Ring Road
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✅ Why recommend Xiamen Harbour Indigo?
🎨 Full of design sense: colorful combinations + local cultural details, very photogenic
🌊 Sea view rooms with sincerity: unobstructed sea views directly facing Gulangyu Island
🏙️ Excellent location: Zhongshan Road, Ba Shi Market, and Lujing Road all within walking distance
👨👩👧 Suitable for business & families: whether with kids, as a couple, or on a business trip, you can find a comfortable rhythm
Xiamen Indigo is a “city canvas” by the sea, vibrant but not overwhelming. You can daydream alone by the sea or enjoy relaxed moments with family and children. Downstairs is the authentic flavor of old Xiamen, and outside the window is the romantic sea view of Gulangyu Island—once you stay, you’ll be hooked.
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