Xiamen Sightseeing Roaming｜Leisurely Strolling

Xiamen’s attractions are like an open scroll painting, each stroke exuding a relaxed and easygoing vibe～🌿​
🚲 Huandao Road・Sea Breeze Leisure Ride​
Rent a muted-tone bike and wander along the tidal flats, the sea breeze carrying salty moisture past your ears, tousling your hair but too lazy to fix it🌬️ On Yefengzhai Beach, children hold shovels digging sand pits, their exclamations as waves lap their ankles mixed with the sound of the tide, becoming the most natural background music. Riding to the Music Square, an uncle strums an old guitar, chords blending with the muffled sound of waves hitting the rocks; passersby lean on the railing, quietly listening for a while before moving on🎸​
🏛️ Jimei School Village・Jia Geng Style​
Red brick walls paired with green glazed tiles shimmer with a calm glow under the sunlight. The surface of the Dragon Boat Pond reflects the silhouette of the Twin Towers, white birds skim by creating subtle ripples. Sitting on a stone bench by the pond, watching students hurriedly walk by clutching books, the soft sound of their clothes brushing the stone steps is especially clear📖 Stone Drum Road gets livelier by evening, the aroma of milk tea mingling with the evening breeze, and when the lantern strings light up, the warm glow softly edges the arcade buildings.​
🎣 Zengcuoan・Fishing Village Afterglow​
Seaside guesthouses covered with morning glories, sitting on the terrace sipping iced coconut water, watching white waves repeatedly wash over the beach and retreat🌴 On the snack street, oyster omelets sizzle with oil, the uncle flipping them with strong force, the fresh aroma of oysters wrapped in egg instantly hits the nose. Paired with a bowl of iced four-fruit soup, the smoothness of the stone flower jelly perfectly cools down the heat. At dusk on the beach, some set up camping chairs to watch the sunset, sparks from the barbecue stalls drift into the night sky, mingling with the stars.​
🍜 Bajie Market・Vibrant Local Life​
Under the arcade, the earthworm jelly stall emits white steam, the uncle uses a small spoon to cut through the jelly, drizzles garlic vinegar, and the sour, spicy, and fresh flavors instantly awaken the taste buds🐚 Around the corner, the wheel cake stall smells of butter, the taro filling is so hot it numbs the tongue, but you can’t help taking another bite. Grandmas tap fish scales while bargaining in Minnan dialect, the "bang bang" sounds blending into a lively, moving picture.​
🍢 Flavor Checklist​
✔️ Huandao Road grilled squid, charcoal aroma mixed with sea flavor, chewy and resilient the more you chew​
✔️ Jimei School Village satay noodles, rich broth coating alkaline noodles, fresh and solid​
✔️ Zengcuoan peanut soup, glutinous peanuts soaked in hot soup, warmly comforting to the stomach​
💡 Roaming Tips​
Wear a dirt-resistant jacket, as sand carried by the sea breeze easily sticks to clothes～Bring a small notebook, the commemorative stamps from the old bookstores in Jimei School Village have great texture. Pack wet wipes in your backpack for convenient hand cleaning when eating seafood stalls.​
Xiamen’s attractions hide an unpretentious comfort; no need to rush or check off spots, just wander slowly and you’ll stumble upon moments you love. Come here and just follow the rhythm of the wind～🌊

Post by OskariPalmu | Aug 22, 2025