20 18 list of must-see attractions in Xiamen

Xiamen is a very popular tourist destination, where the natural scenery and human landscape are world-class. The famous Gulangyu Island and Xiamen University are the scenic spots you must punch in, and there are many other beautiful wind pipes waiting for you to explore. Let's share a list of must-see attractions in Xiamen.

Xiamen, a city with four seasons like spring, is favored by tourists because of its unique "small and fresh" style. According to the travel data of Mawei users, the seven scenic spots in the article are the favorites of newcomers. These include the famous Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University and Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, where many popular snacks are gathered.

Most of the representative scenic spots in Xiamen are concentrated in the west of the city, and the distance between the scenic spots is not far, so it is most convenient to take the bus. If you want to go to Gulangyu, you need to take a ferry at Gu Xia Pier. Gulangyu has many things to play and see. If you don't want to see the flowers in one day, you can choose to stay for one night. Xiamen is suitable for slowing down and savoring, and 4-5 days is more suitable.

Gulangyu/Gulangyu

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Viewing Gulangyu Island from Sunlight Rock

Gulangyu Island is the signboard of Xiamen and is known as the "heart" of Xiamen. This small island across the river from Xiamen was awarded the 52nd "World Cultural Heritage" in China in 20 17. The exquisite houses on the island, the buildings with a sense of time and nature are just right, and you can feel a pleasant old time just by walking around.

Quiet old streets and lanes

Yilongtou road

The core is the commercial center of Gulangyu Island, where there are numerous specialty gift shops, cafes and various snack bars, making it the most noisy area. It is also an essential experience for Gulangyu to buy a "chapter book" and stamp each store.

Longzhuang garden

Gulangyu Island also has many scenic spots. If you want to see the downtown area of Xiamen, you should choose Sun Guangyan first. If you want to see the sea, you should go to Hao Yue Garden. If you want to see the exquisite private garden, don't miss it.

Xinzhuang Garden. There are many beaches on Gulangyu Island, where you can play with the sea. The farther away from the scenic spot, the fewer tourists there are.

Gulangyu scenic spot

The five most popular scenic spots in Gulangyu Island include Sunlight Rock, Xinzhuang Garden, Hao Yue Garden, Organ Museum and International Printmaking Gallery. All five scenic spots have pass tickets, and the price is about 100 yuan, which is cheaper than buying tickets separately for each scenic spot.

Shangdao traffic

The boat terminal for tourists to Gulangyu Island has been changed to Xiamen Gulou Terminal, and residents of this city can still go to the island from the original ferry terminal. It takes about 8 minutes for the ferry to reach the island one way.

Island ticket

There are three ways to purchase tickets: official WeChat, on-site ticket purchase and travel website. Official WeChat:/kloc-Tickets for micro-signals can be purchased in advance within 0/5 days, and each micro-signal is limited to 5 tickets.

On-site ticket purchase: it is only suitable for buying tickets on weekdays. You may not be able to buy suitable flights in peak season, and you may not be able to buy tickets on holidays.

Travel website: It's most convenient to find an agent to buy tickets for you, but you have to pay a handling fee, which is more expensive than buying them yourself.

Tickets are purchased round-trip, and tourists need to decide the time to leave the island in advance.

Tickets are directly synchronized with the second-generation ID card, and visitors can enter directly by swiping the second-generation ID card at the dock after buying tickets. Visitors without second-generation ID cards need to exchange other valid documents (temporary id card, social security card, driver's license) at the ticket booth for tickets for visitors to enter. Gulangyu Island is criss-crossed, so you might as well prepare a map, which can be bought in many gift shops on the island.

Gulangyu/Gulangyu

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Introduction of scenic spots

Gulangyu Island is located in the southwest corner of Xiamen Island, facing Xiamen across the sea. There is not only a unique hometown of overseas Chinese, but also delicious Minnan snacks. Various exotic buildings make Gulangyu unique.

There are many popular scenic spots, such as Luzhuang Garden, Sunlight Rock and Hao Yue Garden. In addition, there are many old buildings with different styles, which are suitable for walking, staring blankly and enjoying life quietly.

There are also many petty bourgeoisie shops on the island, such as Zhang Sanfeng Tea Shop, Su's and Miss Zhao's. Here, you can slow down, find a quiet art coffee shop, spend a leisurely afternoon and waste your time.

On July 8, 20 17, Gulangyu successfully applied for the World Heritage and became the 52nd World Heritage Site in China. Tickets for Gulangyu Island are tight during holidays, so it is recommended to make a reservation in official website or the official WeChat account "Xiamen Ferry Co., Ltd." in advance.

Tips: Gulangyu has a large number of unlicensed tour guides, which are cheap (10-50 yuan/time), but they will not explain anything, but will only take tourists to various shopping shops, seafood shops and other places.

Try not to eat seafood in Gulangyu, you may be slaughtered in the form of two generations of gold, or kill customers with unusual seafood at high prices.

Taiwan Province's tobacco and alcohol on the island are mostly fakes, so try not to buy them. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Xiamen University

Highlight: One of the most beautiful universities in China.

Furong Lake, Xiamen University

Xiamen University is built by the sea, and its geographical environment with mountains and rivers makes it known as "the most beautiful campus in China". The carefully manicured green plants and the buildings combining Chinese and Western reflect the scenery, making it the first choice for tourists to stroll and top universities in taste of china. Furong Lake in the center of the campus is the symbol of Xiamen University, and the square in front of the lake is opposite to the Songen Building on the other side, which is an excellent place for taking a group photo.

The popular attractions of Xiamen University are divided into three categories: architecture, nature and museum. Among them, Furong Tunnel is the most popular, and both sides of 1 km Tunnel are covered with students' creative graffiti, bearing youthful memories.

The Jiannan Auditorium and Songen Building on campus are the most magnificent and suitable for taking a group photo. Furong Lake and Lover Valley have the best natural scenery. If tourists want to visit museums, they can also visit Lu Xun Museum and Humanities Museum on campus.

Campus opening hours

Xiamen University restricts the time and number of visitors from Monday to Friday, and is open all day on weekends without restrictions. From Monday to Friday, it is open at noon 12:00- 14:00 (limited to 1000 people) and at night 17:00-24:00 (limited to traffic). Visitors who plan to go at noon on weekdays should queue up early and enter with their ID cards.

1. There are many vendors at the campus gate. It is said that 10 yuan can be brought into the campus without queuing. In fact, it just takes you to another entrance to the campus. Don't trust it.

2. The restaurants on campus are more expensive, so visitors can wait until after school or bring some snacks to satisfy their hunger.

There are many scenic spots around Xiamen University, including Nanputuo Temple, Furong Tunnel, Baicheng Beach and Hu Lishan Fort, which can be played together.

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Xiamen University

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Introduction of scenic spots

Xiamen University, founded by patriotic overseas Chinese leader Chen Jiageng, is one of the most beautiful campuses in China.

Antique buildings, lush southern plants and youthful Nanqiang students in the hometown of overseas Chinese in southern Fujian retain their original appearance and take you back to the era when white clothes are fluttering.

The humanistic charm of Jiannan Auditorium and Songen Building, the charming scenery of Furong Lake and Lover Valley, the winding fields of meteor shower, and the graffiti wall of Furong Tunnel carrying youthful memories are all corners of the campus that can best reflect the beauty of Xiamen University. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Around Xiamen University: Furong Tunnel

Highlights: China's most literary graffiti tunnel

Furong tunnel graffiti

Located in Xiamen University, Furong Tunnel is the most distinctive scenic spot in Xiamen University. Groups of students from Xiamen University left their paintings on the wall of the tunnel. These pictures record the stories and fragments of youth, highlight the creativity of youth and make people remember them vividly.

Visitors who want to come to Furong Tunnel must first enter Xiamen University with their ID cards. The tunnel is located on the east side of the campus, with the main campus on one side and the student apartment on the other. One side of the student apartment is only 3 kilometers away from Zengcuo and Baicheng Beach. You can take a bus or ride a bike at 1 station.

Furong tunnel

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Introduction of scenic spots

Located next to Furong Restaurant, it is called "the most literary tunnel", with a total length of 1.05438+0 km, which is the longest graffiti tunnel in China.

The graffiti in the tunnel is all the youth years painted by Xiamen University students, which is full of inspiration and exquisite.

The best graffiti include "I Love You, Goodbye", "Starry Sky" and "One Piece-To the Future", which attracted many tourists to take pictures.

The total length of the tunnel is 1.0 1 km, and the round trip is about 1 hour. The whole tour is not recommended. As a civilized tourist, don't doodle in the tunnel.

Photo Raiders: When taking graffiti photos in the "starry sky", you can turn on the flashlight of your mobile phone and hold it in the center of the starry sky. It is like a really gorgeous starry sky, which is very three-dimensional; When you shoot "Angel Wings" graffiti, you can jump up and blend in with the graffiti, and you will really feel soaring. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Zengcuo _

Highlight: Suitable for "collective eating and drinking"

Zengcuo _ entrance

Ten years ago, Zeng CuO _ (CuO

Four tones) used to be a dilapidated small fishing village. At that time, because of the low rent, it attracted a large number of Wen Qing people to set up shops here. Nowadays, it has become a small fresh gathering place integrating food, cafes and various literary and art hand-written shops. Its temperament is quite similar to Gulangyu Island, and its convenient transportation attracts a large number of tourists.

It's crowded here in the morning and evening, and it's enough to just taste the special food on the roadside. Visit the letter shop during the day, eat desserts and take small fresh photos. It is a good choice to find a petty bourgeoisie coffee shop to have a rest after dark, or go to a bar to relax in summer evening.

Min Zong Min Tai rice rolls (only one, no branch)

Pearl Krabs Jiangmuya Seafood (Zengcuo _22 Years Old Shop)

Ulan Satay Noodles

Helishi coffee

San nian ban er seafood snack branch

Huangzehe peanut soup store

Mesona balboa 1. Zengcuo _ There are many special homestays, and going out is a lively shopping street, and the price is much cheaper than Gulangyu. You can consider accommodation.

2. Zeng CuO _ The crowd is mixed, so you should manage your finances here.

Zengcuo _

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Zengcuo _

Introduction of scenic spots

Zeng CuO _ is known as "the most literary village in China". What used to be a simple fishing village has now become a hot cultural and creative village.

It's a good place to hang out. Modern and quaint neighborhoods are integrated. There are many small shops with their own characteristics in the street. You can go shopping, eat, buy and shoot, which is enough for you to toss around all day.

Food is another label besides literature and art here. There are all kinds of mouth-watering snacks and dazzling fruits in the 18th Lane of Zengcuowu Street.

It is also a gathering place for characteristic homestays, including traditional quadrangles, baroque single-family villas, quaint and unique fishing villages and lively youth hostels.

Zeng CuO _ midnight belongs to a folk bar, where young people talk about their ideals, drink wine with feelings and stories, and recall the most unforgettable time under the dumb sound of folk songs. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

South Putuo Temple

Highlight: The most prosperous Buddhist temple in Xiamen.

Nanputuo Tianwang Temple

Nanputuo Temple is located next to Xiamen University, separated by a wall into two completely different artistic conceptions. The history of building temples for more than 600 years makes it the most prosperous Buddhist temple in Xiamen and enjoys the best reputation among the temples in China. Admission to the temple is free, and each visitor can receive a candle for free.

The most famous places in Nanputuo are vegetarian cakes and vegetarian restaurants here. Vegetarian cakes are divided into sweet and salty flavors, which is a good gift. There is also a vegetarian restaurant in the temple, which is a major symbol of Nanputuo Temple.

After visiting the Ursa Major Hall, you can climb the Five Old Peaks along the path behind the temple, which takes 30-50 minutes. The top of the mountain is an excellent place overlooking the panoramic view of Xiamen University, the twin towers of Xiamen and the vast sea, which further confirms Nanputuo's theory of "a land of geomantic omen".

South Putuo Temple

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Introduction of scenic spots

Nanputuo Temple is a national key Buddhist temple in Han areas. The most famous are vegetarian restaurants on the second floor and vegetarian cakes in temples. Wulaoshan is the back mountain of Nanputuo Temple and one of the eight scenic spots in Xiamen.

It only takes about 1 hour to walk from the temple to Wulaoshan, and you can also go to Xiamen Botanical Garden from this road. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Zhongshan Road Walking Street

Highlight: an old commercial street composed of arcade buildings.

Zhongshan Road Walking Street

Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is the most prosperous commercial street and commercial center in Xiamen. The well-preserved modern arcade building makes Zhongshan Road unique. Even if it rains, it will not hinder the enjoyment of shopping.

There are many food shops and gift shops with a long history in the long and narrow pedestrian street. Come here for dinner from beginning to end, and you can also bring some Xiamen specialties. The seaside of Zhongshan Road is adjacent to Taiwan Province Food Street, and interested tourists can also go for a stroll together.

Zhongshan rd jinghua food shop

Huangzehe peanut soup store

1980 roasted meat zong

Yue Hua sha die noodles

Babopo xiancao

Tianhe Xi Mentou Sun Dong

Lian Lian Li hai Jian

A Qing Spring Roll What is an arcade building?

The first floor of the building is indented along the street, leaving a porch for pedestrians to walk. In this way, pedestrians can not get wet by the rain, but also visit the shops in the arcade along the way. Arcade buildings mostly appear in South China. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street in Xiamen is a representative of arcade architecture.

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Zhongshan Road

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Introduction of scenic spots

Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is the oldest commercial street in Xiamen. People often buy gifts here, and there must be exhibitions on holidays. The buildings here are arcades, with pink and milky white as the main colors, and have a strong Nanyang style.

Pizza Hut Restaurant on the 24th floor of Haibin Building and Restaurant on the 6th floor of Lujiang Hotel are said to be the best places to see the night view of Gulangyu Island. Colorful night scenes and colorful Fujian-Taiwan snacks are also a major feature of Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street.

Well-known snack bars include Bapo Caocao, Huang Ze and Peanut Soup, which are worth a try. skill

The large-scale Minnan 5D interactive drama "Talking Tieguanyin" will be staged at People's Theatre on time every night 19: 00, and there is a discount for booking tickets online in advance. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Huandao Road

Highlight: A coastal highway connecting many scenic spots in series.

Huandao south road

Huandao Road is located on the southwest coast of Xiamen, close to Xiamen University and Gulangyu Island. The most wonderful section is located on Huanhai South Road, with a total length of 7 kilometers and a ride time of about 30 minutes. This section starts from the observation deck of Yanwu Bridge in the west and ends at Huangcuotan in the east. Almost all the way to the seaside, visitors can stop and go, enjoy the sea view and experience the pleasant feeling of riding on the beach.

The 7-kilometer-long Huanhai South Road connects many scenic spots in series, including not only various observation platforms and wooden plank roads at sea, but also reefs and beaches close to the sea.

List of scenic spots around Hainan South Road

Yanwu Bridge Observation Deck (photo taken with Xiamen Twin Towers)

Baicheng sandy beach

Wooden plank road at sea (popular scenic spot, wooden plank road at sea)

Hu Lishan fort

Xiamen calligraphy square

Baishibao site

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Huandao Road

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Introduction of scenic spots

Xiamen Island Road is built along the coast, with a total length of 3 1km, and the section of the coast from Xiamen University to the convention and exhibition center is called the "golden coastline".

Also known as five-color road: blue sea, golden beach, green grass, red runway and gray highway. There are many scenic spots along the way, such as Hu Lishan Fort, Coconut Wind Village, International Convention and Exhibition Center and Wuyuan Bay. These scenic spots are very beautiful.

On the side of the island road facing the sea, there are sculptures of different styles, such as Waves of Gulangyu Island, Meditation on the Sea and Choice, which are of great ornamental value.

You can rent a bicycle to ride, let the sea breeze stroke your face, and have a unique charm. Coconut Wind Village is the most beautiful part, and it takes about 40 minutes by bike. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Zhan Mu Avenue Huandao Road

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Introduction of scenic spots

The wooden plank road around the island is about 6 kilometers long, which is the most essential section of the island road and an excellent place to take pictures.

The coastal area starts from Baicheng of Xiamen University, passes through beaches and reefs such as Hu Lishan Fort, Calligraphy Square, Zengcuo Bath and Music Square, and then reaches the Stone Square in Huangcuo section.

Visitors can go to the seaside reef area through the plank road. There are also music bars, viewing pavilions and LED night scenes on the boardwalk. Click to view pictures, comments and maps.

Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University

Highlight: The nearest seaside resort to Xiamen University.

The vast Baicheng sandy beach.

Baicheng Beach is just across the road from Xiamen University, which is the seaside beach that most tourists who come to Xiamen University will go to. The beach area is very large. Although the water quality is not as clean as Guanyin Mountain, it is a very popular place to enjoy the sea near the urban area. Standing here, you can also see the Xiamen Twin Towers, which is the best choice for taking a group photo.