Xiamen 3-Day Tour

📍 Highlights: Gulangyu Island artsy vibe, cycling along Huandao Road, Tulou secret spots, Minnan traditional flavors
👫 Suitable for: Couples, besties, artsy youth, foodies
💰 Budget allocation:

Transportation: 1500 RMB (high-speed train/flight + local transport)
Accommodation: 1800 RMB (Gulangyu guesthouse/Zengcuoan boutique hotel)
Food & Drink: 1000 RMB (satay noodles, ginger duck, seafood)
Tickets & Experiences: 500 RMB (Gulangyu ferry, Tulou day tour)
Shopping: 200 RMB (stuffed pies, pineapple cakes)

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Leisure time on Gulangyu Island & Zhongshan Road night feast
🚄 Morning: Arrive in Xiamen

Take high-speed train/flight, taxi to Xiamen Cruise Center Xiaguan Pier
Ferry to Gulangyu Island (35 RMB round trip, book 1 day in advance)
Check in at Gulangyu Red House / Lijiazhuang Hotel (converted century-old villa)

🍜 Noon: Minnan traditional flavors

Recommended eats:

Lin Sixi (Minnan thin pancakes + satay hotpot)
Shen’s Minnan Rice Rolls (a must-try on Gulangyu)

🏛️ Afternoon: International architecture tour

Shuzhuang Garden (Piano Museum + sea view boardwalk, 30 RMB)
Sunlight Rock (overlook the whole island, 50 RMB)
Bishan Cave graffiti wall (artsy photo spot)

🌃 Evening: Stroll and eat on Zhongshan Road

Take ferry back to Xiamen Island, explore Zhongshan Road pedestrian street
Dinner recommendation: Tangyan · Old Xiamen private kitchen (crispy taro duck)

Day 2: Cycling on Huandao Road & Shapowei arts district
🌅 Morning: Chase the sea on Huandao Road

Rent an electric bike (80 RMB/day) to ride from Zengcuoan to Huangcuo Beach
Check in at Coconut Wind Village / “One Country, Two Systems” slogan sign

🦀 Noon: Seafood street stalls

Recommended: 202 Specialty Stall (lobster salad + seafood pancake)

🎨 Afternoon: Trendy art district

Shapowei (popular cafes + vintage shops)
Ding’aozi Cat Street (cat petting + cat graffiti)

🌙 Night: Bustling atmosphere at Bajie Market

Bajie Seafood Market (choose your own seafood for cooking)
Must-try: Ajie Five-Spice, Zhuji Hand-Shredded Chicken

Day 3: Fujian Tulou secret adventure
🚌 Morning: Yunshuiyao / Yongding Tulou

Join a day tour (200 RMB/person, includes transport and tickets)
Visit Hegui Lou + Huaiyuan Lou (filming locations of "Big Fish & Begonia")

🍵 Noon: Hakka Tulou feast

Taste Tulou Red Beauty Tea + taro buns

✈️ Afternoon: Return trip & souvenirs

Return to Xiamen city, buy Ajizai stuffed pies / Huangyuantang pineapple cakes
High-speed train/flight back home

💡 Travel tips
✔ Transport: Book Gulangyu ferry tickets in advance via "Xiamen Ferry" WeChat official account
✔ Accommodation: Recommended “oneday Mint” designer guesthouse in Zengcuoan
✔ Avoid pitfalls:

Be cautious choosing seafood restaurants on Gulangyu, prioritize group deals
Choose reputable travel agencies for Tulou day tours

💰 Budget flexibility:

To save money, stay in Zengcuoan (300+ RMB/night), reduce Tulou itinerary
To upgrade experience, stay at “Qishang Hotel”

🎑 Xiamen is the artistic epitome of Minnan culture! Three days and two nights, from Piano Island to Tulou secrets, a journey for both your taste buds and eyes~ 🌊