Discover the ultimate list of tourist attractions in Xiamen, covering popular, fun, and delicious hotspots to satisfy all desires. No more worries about finding attractions when traveling.
Major Transportation:
– Flights: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
– High-speed Rail: Xiamen North Station (outside the island) or Xiamen Station (inside the island)
– City Transportation:
– Subway: Lines 1, 2, 3, with a certain distance from attractions
– BRT (Bus Rapid Transit): Similar to subway, crowded, mostly leading to Tong’an where there are fewer attractions
– Buses: Closest to attractions, with the highest passenger flow, prone to traffic jams during peak hours
Itinerary Recommendations:
Day 1️⃣: Arrival in Xiamen → Shuttle to hotel → Yanwu Bridge → Shapowei → Baicheng Beach → Huandao Road
Day 2️⃣: Huangcuo Beach → Nanputuo Temple → Xiamen University (exterior) → Botanical Garden → Zhonggu Cableway → Zhongshan Road
Day 3️⃣: Gulangyu Island → Most Beautiful Corner → Organ Art Center → Sunlight Rock → Haoyue Garden → Insect Cave Bookstore → Shuzhuang Garden → Gongbei Back Beach
Day 4️⃣: Ba Shi Market → Xiamen Science and Technology Museum → Sea Train → Jimei Village → Dashe → JiaGeng Park → Dragon Boat Pool → Shi Li Changdi
Day 5️⃣: Sailing/Golden Gate at Sea → Free activities → Shuttle to airport → Happy return home
Accommodation:
– Huandao Road: Pros: Surrounded by first-line sea view houses, good landscape and view, can ride along the coast in the morning or evening. Cons: Generally more expensive.
– Zengcuo’an: Pros: Closest to attractions, with public transport right outside the door, convenient transportation. Cons: Most are homestays with varying quality, check reviews carefully to avoid poor and messy options.
– Zhongshan Road: Pros: Close to various attractions, convenient transportation, many food options, room prices are not particularly high.Tips:
– Do not take things from strangers as they may ask for money in various ways.
– There are no vehicles on Gulangyu Island, and it’s all uphill, so wear comfortable shoes.
– Do not buy any specialties at the scenic spots as they are expensive and not good. Buy specialties at supermarkets in Xiamen.
– Remember to prepare mosquito repellent when entering and leaving the botanical garden, as mosquitoes bite severely there.
