The Secret Realm Strung by a Blue Ribbon: The Poetic Waves of Huandao Road

Xiamen's Huandao Road is like a blue ribbon, linking the rhythm of Music Square, the tranquility of Xitouxia, the clarity of Huangcuo... From the faint morning light to the gathering dusk, every beach hides a captivating secret. The sea breeze carries the ancient salty scent of Minnan, blowing past the relics of a thousand-year-old fishing port, dispersing the restlessness of city dwellers, allowing people to gently embrace history amid the sound of the waves.

At Music Square, the white piano key sculpture seems to play a melody with the sound of the waves, forming a flowing musical staff with the white sails in the distance. This was once a supply point for ancient merchant ships; now, the sound of piano and waves intertwine like a dialogue between ancient and modern civilizations. Turning the corner to Xitouxia Beach, the moss on the rocks records the tides, reminding one of the ancient Minnan fishing village wisdom of "cultivating the sea as farmland."

The sand grains of Huangcuo Beach are as fine as dust, with sunlight sparkling on the sea surface, evoking the imagery of the Southern Song poet’s phrase "floating sky and distant blue sea." Not far away, the Pan Gui Tower stands quietly, its carvings filled with fishermen’s hopes for safe returns, echoing the legends of merchant ships on the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The coconut groves of Yefeng Village spread like umbrellas, with dappled light and shadow, as if one could see the figures of Ming and Qing dynasty scholars observing the sea and composing poetry here.

The waves at Guanyin Mountain Beach carry vigorous life, their crashing against the rocks sounding like the Minnan people's rallying cry, "Only those who strive will win." The ancient ferry site at Wutong Pier once witnessed the grandeur of Zheng He's voyages to the West; though the thousand sails no longer race, the echoes of history can still be heard in the waves. The shifting light and shadow under Tianyuan Bridge reflect the modern sails at Wuyuan Bay Sailing Port, blending ancient and modern charm.

Finally, arriving at Wuyuan Bay Beach, the sea in the dusk glows with a gentle orange light, and the distant sailboats returning to port resemble the bustling trade scenes in the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting. This sea has witnessed the rise and fall of tides for a thousand years and embraces the fatigue and longing of every wave chaser.

As night deepens, consider resting at Jinjiang Inn Posh Airport T4 Jimei Aesthetic Village Branch, letting the blue romance of Huandao Road continue in your dreams.

Post by AlexanderCarmichaelwe | Nov 4, 2025