Xiamen Early Autumn Leisurely Eats｜Warm Aromas Hidden in Alley and Sea

Xiamen's autumn is filled with warmth and freshness as soon as you turn into the alleys by the sea～🌊​
Hubin Sili Vegetable Market Morning Market・Autumn Freshness in Full Baskets​
The early autumn flavors here are livelier than in supermarkets! The mantis shrimp on the stalls stretch out their small claws, the shrimp meat freshly peeled by aunties glows pink, and the newly arrived chestnuts pile up like small mountains🌰 Buy a bag of freshly roasted sugar-coated chestnuts, warm and fragrant, peel one to find it powdery, glutinous, and sweet. Then weigh some green grapes, biting into the juicy burst mixed with the warmth of autumn sun. Passing by the vermicelli porridge stall, add some oysters and marinated eggs; the broth is so fresh it warms your stomach. Watching the vendor wave a big ladle and shout, the scene is full of early autumn's lively atmosphere～​
Jinbang Park Mid-Mountain Tea House・Rest in the Woods​
A comforting autumn retreat hidden among green trees! Walk up the stone steps, sunlight filters through the leaves, and the bamboo chairs in the tea house are warm and cozy🍵 Order a pot of Tieguanyin tea, pour the amber tea into a porcelain cup, and pair it with a piece of chestnut cake, the dense sweetness mingling with the tea aroma. Looking down at the cityscape of Xiamen beneath thin clouds, occasionally a bird lands on the table corner, pecking at fallen cake crumbs. The breeze carries the coolness of grass and trees, making every breath refreshing. The photos you take of the forest don’t even need filters～​
Shapowei Shelter Cove Light Meals・Fresh Tastes by the Sea​
Autumn flavors closer to the sea than trendy shops! The window seat offers a view of old fishing boats. Order the "Oyster and Scrambled Egg Sandwich," where the egg aroma wraps the freshness of oysters. Take a bite of the bread, crispy and soft🥪 Pair it with a hot orange peel latte, the orange fragrance blending with the rich coffee. Watch the early autumn sunlight shine on the boat hull, casting a gentle warm glow. Occasionally, fishermen paddle by in small boats, greeting with smiles, and even the sea breeze carries a friendly warmth～​
Huli District Traditional Vermicelli Stall・Warm Flavors at Alley’s End​
Warm autumn food hidden in an old alley! The clay pot on the coal stove "bubbles" with vermicelli, grandma adds marinated large intestines and fried vinegar pork into the bowl, sprinkles some cilantro🌶️ Slurp a mouthful of soft vermicelli, richly flavored with marinade, then pair it with fried taro cake, crispy on the outside and filled with dense taro paste. Sitting on a small stool at the alley entrance, watching elders fan themselves and chat, the autumn sun warms your back. You don’t want to leave until you’ve finished every drop of soup at the bottom of the bowl～​
💡Early Autumn Tips​
Wear a thin knit sweater! The alley and sea breeze can be a bit chilly in the morning and evening～ Get to the morning market before 8 AM! The freshest goods are most complete～ Bring tissues to the mid-mountain tea house! Occasionally, fallen leaves drift onto you～​
Xiamen’s autumn isn’t about rushing to check in; it’s the sweetness of chestnuts, the warmth of tea, and the freshness of oysters. This kind of leisurely eating truly captures the gentle early autumn of Xiamen～💫

Post by howlmind | Oct 22, 2025