Xiamen Weekend Vacation Guide: All-Inclusive 2-Day Food and Fun, Follow the Locals for the Best Experience!

This artistic city is perfect for a weekend escape! Two days to unlock the most authentic Xiamen experiences~🏖️

💫 Day 1 Itinerary 💫
🔸 Morning: Jimei School Village
A paradise for Nanyang-style architecture enthusiasts!
📍 Address: Jiageng Road, Jimei District, Xiamen
Must-visit spots:
- Nanxun Building: A masterpiece blending Chinese and Western styles, "wearing a suit with a bamboo hat"
- Dragon Boat Pond: Perfect for stunning photos with water and sky reflections
- Giant Instagrammable Mailbox: Worth the queue for a photo!
- Jimei Aoyuan: Over 600 exquisite stone carvings, learn about the overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee

🍴 Lunch Recommendation: Garden Secret Western Cuisine
📌 No. 3 Shigu Road
💯 Must-try:
✔️ Salmon Salad (super refreshing)
✔️ Curry Chicken Rice (rice killer!)
✔️ Roast Chicken (juicy alert)
✔️ Soufflé (cloud-like happiness)

🔸 Afternoon: Chengyi Science and Technology Museum
📍 No. 301 Tongjinan Road
Over 300 interactive exhibits, and a thrilling 17-meter giant slide!
Recommended to reserve 3 hours~a must-visit for space enthusiasts 🚀

💫 Day 2 Itinerary 💫
🔸 Morning: Zhongshan Road
A food lover’s paradise! Full of old Xiamen charm~
Must-try snacks list:
👉🏻 Satay Noodles
👉🏻 Peanut Soup
👉🏻 Oyster Omelette

🍴 Lunch Recommendation: Xia’s Ginger Duck Xiamen Cuisine
📌 No. 118 Zhongshan Road
💯 Top 3 must-orders:
1️⃣ Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (explosively juicy!)
2️⃣ Seaweed Fried Rice (loaded with ingredients)
3️⃣ Ginger Duck (tender and not gamey)

🔸 Afternoon: Jiahe Liangku Cultural and Creative Park
📍 No. 17 Donggang Road
A must-visit for artsy youth! 100% photo-worthy graffiti walls 📸
Lots of designer shops perfect for shopping~

🍷 Dinner Recommendation: Youz Bistro
📌 Building 1, Cultural and Creative Park
A stunning atmospheric restaurant, no filter needed for photos!
💫 Recommended:
▫️ Molten Persimmon Salad (everyone praises it)
▫️ Creamy Pasta (rich and addictive)
▫️ Beef Burger (juicy alert)

Tips:
✨ Wear comfortable shoes, Xiamen is great for city walks
✨ Don’t forget sun protection
✨ Autumn and winter are more comfortable seasons to visit Xiamen~

Post by Chloe Walker Hazel-87 | Jul 26, 2025

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