Xiamen

The sea breeze at the gate is calling~🌊 We've carefully prepared a 5-day, 4-night budget guide with no pitfalls, taking you to enjoy all the beauty of this island city! You can stay well and fully for just 5000 RMB per person💖

✨Day 1: Romantic First Experience on Gulangyu Island✨
💰Budget: 1500 RMB
✔️8:00 Take the ferry to the island (35 RMB/person round trip)
✔️10:00 Check in to the hidden gem guesthouse [Liuyue Seaview Hotel] (600-800 RMB/night) with a balcony view of the sea🌅
✔️12:00 Eat your fill at the time-honored shop on Longtou Road [1980 Roasted Meat Rice Dumplings], about 80 RMB per person!
✔️15:00 Visit artistic landmarks💫
- Piano Museum (80 RMB ticket)🎹
- Climb Sunlight Rock (100 RMB ticket) for a panoramic view of the whole island
✔️19:00 Recommended seaside dinner at [Lin’s Minnan Cuisine], about 150 RMB per person
💡Tips: It’s more cost-effective to buy combined ferry and attraction tickets!

✨Day 2: A Must-Visit for Art Lovers✨
💰Budget: 1000 RMB
✔️9:00 Visit China’s most beautiful campus🏫 Xiamen University (free with reservation)
✔️11:00 Pray sincerely at Nanputuo Temple, ticket 10 RMB
✔️13:00 Lunch at Student Street [Old Xiamen Private Kitchen], about 80 RMB per person
✔️15:00 Explore Zengcuoan Village📸 Take endless photos at the popular mural walls
✔️18:00 Seafood feast at [Haiyun Tai] on Huandao Road, 200 RMB per person
🏨 Stay at [Conrad Hotel] with unbeatable sea view rooms! (600 RMB/night)

✨Day 3: In-Depth Surrounding Exploration✨
💰Budget: 1000 RMB
✔️9:00 Visit Jimei School Village (free)🏛️
✔️11:00 Experience Nanyang culture at the Tan Kah Kee Memorial Hall
✔️13:00 Must-try [Weiyou Duck Noodles]!
✔️15:00 Wade the waves and explore Dadeng Island🌊 Few people and beautiful scenery
🏨 Continue staying in the city or upgrade to a sea view room!

✨Day 4: Happy Cycling Day✨
💰Budget: 1000 RMB
✔️9:00 Cycle along Huandao Road🚴‍♀️ (50 RMB/hour)
✔️12:00 Snack street at Zengcuoan Village
✔️15:00 Botanical Garden🌵 (50 RMB ticket) Don’t miss the Instagram-worthy cactus area!
✔️19:00 Stroll and snack along Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street~

✨Day 5: Cultural Farewell Tour✨
💰Budget: 500 RMB
✔️9:00 Visit Huli Hill Fort (40 RMB ticket)
✔️12:00 Lunch at [Tangyan] Old Xiamen Private Kitchen
✔️15:00 Buy souvenirs🛍️
- Aji Zai Meat Pie
- Huang Sheng Ji Pork Floss

🚗 Transportation Tips:
- Book ferry tickets in advance via the "Xiamen Ferry" mini program
- On the island, a combination of Didi and public buses is recommended

🏨 Accommodation Guide:
Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season!
Recommended areas: Zhongshan Road / Zengcuoan / Huandao Road

🍜 Food Highlights:
✔️ Satay Noodles ✔️ Tusu Jelly ✔️ Ginger Duck
✔️ Oyster Omelette ✔️ Peanut Soup

💡 Essentials:
Sunscreen! Sunglasses! Slippers!
Camera! Student ID!

Letting your heart fly is the true meaning of travel~ Looking forward to your Xiamen story!❤️

Post by StarlightSorcery555 | Aug 19, 2025

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