Xiamen Xiahai Leisure Ride｜Hidden Breeze and Freshness

The joy of Xiamen is the wind and sweetness you hit as soon as you hop on a bike～🌊​
Cycling along Huangcuo Section of Huandao Road・Chasing the Wind and Fun​
A seaside road freer than the city! Rent a colorful bike and pedal along the coastline, the sea breeze carrying a salty scent brushing your face💨 Slow down when passing the coconut groves, watch the sunlight filtering through the leaves like scattered gold, occasionally stop to take a “bike and sea” photo with the blue and white backdrop. When tired, rest on a stone bench by the sea, buy an ice-cold coconut water, and the moment the straw pierces it, the sweetness fills your mouth, even the wind feels cooler～​
Shapowei Old Factory Handmade & Creative Fun・Seeking Sweetness​
A place richer than ordinary cultural and creative shops! In the space transformed from old factories, the pottery table holds unpainted cups, pick a piece of clay and shape it with the teacher🖌️ The softness of the clay on your fingertips, make a small seashell ornament, paint it sea blue, full of accomplishment. The nearby bakery smells wonderful, learn to make “Gulangyu cookies,” the buttery aroma mixed with the oven’s warmth, freshly baked cookies are crisp and crumbly, perfect to pack as souvenirs～​
Zengcuoan Fishing Village Market・Fresh and Fun Tastes​
A seafood spot more authentic than a food street! The shrimp at the stalls are lively, scallops freshly shucked by fisherwomen show a pink hue, buy a pound of just-landed clams and have a nearby shop cook them🍳 Garlic vermicelli steamed clams served hot, the fresh juice bursts in your mouth, paired with a bowl of seafood porridge, the rice grains soaked with freshness. Passing by the tusun jelly stall, the trembling jelly wrapped in vinegar, one bite is chewy and bouncy, squatting at the alley entrance eating, listening to fisherwomen chat about “today’s freshest catch,” the lively atmosphere is full of the sea’s flavor～​
Wuyuan Bay Bridge Viewing Platform・Climb High for the View​
A sea-view spot grander than the seaside! Standing on the viewing platform watching the bridge span the sea, the white bridge reflecting the blue sky, distant sailboats like little seagulls floating on the water⛵ Buy freshly made cotton candy, hold it up watching the clouds roll by, the sweet stickiness on your lips is super healing. At dusk, the sunset dyes the sea orange-gold, take a sunset photo of the bridge, even the shadows feel warm and sweet, this kind of Xiamen, even the wind hides surprises～​
💡Leisure Ride Tips​
Wear breathable sportswear! More comfortable for cycling～Wear old clothes for pottery experience! Avoid getting paint on your clothes～Choose seafood processing shops with clear pricing! Safe and cost-effective～​
The charm of Xiamen is not the rush of checking in, but the wind of cycling, the fun of handmade crafts, and the freshness of seafood. Wandering like this is how you truly capture the vibrant spirit of Xiamen～💫

Post by AJZ. Guss 1944 | Oct 22, 2025