Xiamen Travel Guide

🌟Xiamen 4 Days 3 Nights Seaside Vacation Guide｜Enjoy Both Water Fun and Night Views🌊

Coming to Xiamen means slowing down and enjoying life! Blue sea and sky, romantic night scenes, authentic food—keep this super chill island vacation guide handy～

Day 1️⃣:
📍Huandao Road Cycling (Open all day)
Xiamen’s most beautiful coastline! It’s recommended to rent a tandem bike🚲 and ride from Zengcuoan to Huangcuo Beach, surrounded by coconut trees and the sound of waves～The sunset at Huangcuo Beach is stunning🌅
📍Zengcuoan (Shops generally open 10:00-22:00)
A food street transformed from an artistic fishing village, recommended are Grandma Ba’s Grass Jelly and Ah Xin’s Thick Toast🍞, the lanterns at night create a dreamy atmosphere

Day 2️⃣:
📍Gulangyu Island (Round-trip ferry ticket 35 RMB/person)
A must-visit spot! Get off at Sanqiutian Pier and head straight to the most beautiful corner for photos📸, stroll through Shuzhuang Garden to see the sea, and for lunch try Lin Sixi·Minnan Cuisine (No. 11 Lu Jiao Road) for authentic local bamboo worm jelly
📍Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street (Evening to late night)
The arcade buildings are perfect for photos, be sure to try Huang Zehe Peanut Soup and Jukou Mixed Noodles🍜, Lianhuan Oyster Omelette has long queues every night

Day 3️⃣:
📍Xiamen Botanical Garden (06:30-18:00)
The tropical rainforest area (9:00-11:00 mist spray is super magical) and succulent area are great for photos! It’s recommended to wear a white dress👗
📍Shapowei Art West District (14:00-22:00)
A trendy artsy neighborhood loved by young people, watching fishing boats at the shelter at dusk is very atmospheric, the popular shop Liangfang (No. 53 University Road) has must-try taro mud cake

Day 4️⃣:
📍Wuyuan Bay Sailing Trip (09:00-17:30)
An exciting sea outing! It’s recommended to choose the evening slot to avoid the sun, and if lucky, you might see white dolphins🐬 (Address: Wuyuan Bay Yacht Harbor)
📍Bay Park Night View (19:00-22:00)
A perfect place for a post-dinner stroll, the music fountain + sea Ferris wheel🎡 night view is amazing

🌊Water Fun Tips:
1. Baicheng Beach/Guanyin Mountain are both good for swimming, it’s best to go after 16:00 to avoid too much sun
2. Remember to bring a waterproof phone pouch! Beachside shops sell them at high prices
3. Most Zengcuoan guesthouses have sea view terraces, lying down to watch the sunrise is super relaxing

🦞Food Radar:
✔ Shangqing Seafood Processing (Kaihe Road Branch) affordable seafood certified by locals
✔ Sili Shacha Noodles (Hubin Sili Branch) rich broth and generous ingredients
✔ 285 Oyster Restaurant (Sibei Branch) the top choice for late-night skewers