I am from Xiamen, and I hope the information provided will be useful to you.
if you eat, there are some places you must go.
There is a stall selling leaf-shaped sesame paste on Zhongshan Road. Please be careful when you go shopping. You can buy two and try them. Not everyone likes the taste, but it is definitely unique. Similarly, there are Huang Ze and peanut soup shops on Zhongshan Road, and peanut soup must be drunk; In addition, the tour group may only take you to the pedestrian street of Zhongshan Road. In fact, although the western section of Zhongshan Road is not a pedestrian street, there are many things. There is an interesting snack named 1981, and the Satay Noodles in it must be tasted. It may be the best Satay Noodles in Xiamen.
If you like adventure, parallel to Zhongshan Road, there is an alley in the south (I haven't forgotten the name for a long time), and there is a Wu Zaitian, where the scallions are authentic Xiamen snacks with unique flavor.
In addition, there is something I believe you haven't heard of, which is called frozen bamboo shoots. The best place to eat is quite remote, but many Xiamen people know it. It is located on the street opposite the west gate of Zhongshan Park. It's a small shop, but the business is quite good.
You must go back to Gulangyu Island. The vegetarian cakes on it are worth taking back to your relatives and friends.
it's quite a good arrangement to go to the seaside at night. First of all, it's absolutely a pleasure to blow the sea breeze at Baicheng Beach at the back door of Xiamen University. Of course, it's almost done in Wuyuan Bay, where there are food stalls by the sea. I believe it's a pleasure to enjoy the moon, grown full now over the sea and taste delicious food with sea breeze. In addition, it is also good to see the scenery of Gulangyu Island at the end of Zhongshan Road. Huandao Road should be one of the tourist attractions, so I won't say much.
All the places mentioned above are free, except of course shopping.
Xiamen is an exquisite place. It goes without saying that there are many places near Xiamen University, and you will find many surprises when you walk. There is an international youth hostel on Nanshan Road near Xiamen University, and there is a coffee shop called "Brown Sugar" on the other section, which is opened by a Taiwan Province man and is on the rooftop, which is very emotional. Of course, there are many coffee shops with emotional appeal on Gulangyu Island, so you can go and have a look. There is a coffee shop called "Riwu", which is said to be a sister shop of "Brown Sugar" on Gulangyu Island, but unfortunately I haven't found it yet. Please let me know if you find it.
If the weather is good, you'd better consult the travel agency and pay attention to the typhoon in Xiamen. Of course, when the typhoon comes, it will be another scenery, but it will delay the plane's trip.
PS. If you want to go to the Botanical Garden, it is free before 7 am and after 7 pm. The boat to Gulangyu Island is free, and it is also free to leave the island after 11 pm. People in Xiamen speak Mandarin with the same accent as people in Taiwan Province, but everyone will consciously use Mandarin on public occasions. In addition, it is a conscious habit for Xiamen people to give their seats to those in need on the bus, which will make people feel warm.
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