A Quality Seaside Holiday in China!
by Graeme (高天乐Photographer)
Aug 18, 2024
🌊3 Days & 2 Nights Xiamen Guide! Shapowei Sunset + Gulangyu Old Villas, Full Foodie Diary!
Why Visit:
Artsy Paradise! Xiamen University! [StarEyes][StarEyes] Every corner looks like a movie scene 🎬
🚗Transport Tips:
📍Shapowei & Cat Street
Taxi to "Shapowei Art Zone"
Bus to "XMU Hospital Station" then 5-min walk
📍Gulangyu Island
Xiamen International Cruise Center ➡️ Sanqiutian Pier
(Buy ¥35 round-trip ticket 1 day in advance!)
🍜Foodie Musts:
1️⃣ Shapowei's "Pretending in Korea"
Korean cream-style café + floor-to-ceiling windows
Seafood army stew & garlic fried chicken are must-orders
2️⃣ Gulangyu's "Lin's Fish Balls"
Legendary handmade shark fish balls
Bouncy texture with bursting juice! Perfect with shrimp cakes
3️⃣ Zhongshan Road's "Haoxiang Tenderloin"
¥4/skewer childhood flavor
The meat is so tender it glows! (Cash only)
📸Hidden Photo Spots:
1️⃣ Shapowei Fishing Harbor
Colorful fishing boats + backlit sunset
18:00 golden hour will take your breath away!
2️⃣ Gulangyu's "Lee Family Café"
Third-floor terrace overlooking red-brick villas
Sip cold brew while pretending to be a Nanyang heiress
💣Scam Alerts:
-Be cautious with Zengcuoan snack street!
-Lost on Gulangyu? Follow "Sanming Road" main street
-Reject taxi driver restaurant recommendations!
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