The following is the route you can refer to:
1. When you get off the train, you must cross the street by bus to reach the ferry. You can take a bus. There is a BRT (Xiamen Bus Rapid Transit, the blue one built in mid-air) near the railway station. Be sure to go in the right direction (to the first pier). Get off at the first pier. There is a connecting line L 1 (also blue) outside, and get off at the ferry station.
You can choose Gulangyu Island or find a hotel near the ferry.
① Looking for hotels on the ferry: Take the underground passage to the opposite side and you will see some hotels.
② Go to Gulangyu Island by boat: After landing, you will see a big banyan tree, walk along the coastline on your right, you will see a big octopus, continue walking along the coastline (it won't take long), you will see a road, walk along this road, come to a crossroads, face a snack bar, walk along the road on your right (this road is called Fuzhou Road), and you will see several family hotels along the way.
After that, it's up to you to decide what to do. You can walk around and buy something, just a little. Don't get lost, because Xiamen people speak Minnan, and it's difficult to ask for directions.
I recommend some scenic spots to you. Four or five days is enough.
1. Gulangyu Island (Sunlight Rock, Xinzhuang Garden, Hao Yue Garden, Underwater World, etc. ), buy a map, don't go, don't ask, there are many unlicensed tour guides and Fuzhou Road.
2. Nanputuo, Xiamen University: Take the ferry and look at the license plate (that license plate is actually incomplete, you can ask the driver or the person next to it).
3. It's not bad to visit Jimei in Haicang. You can take the express bus. Method: Take L 1 at the station opposite the ferry to the first pier. According to the destination, choose Express 1, Express 2 and Express 3 (ask the conductor).
The road around the island is also a good place. There is a coconut wind village, and it's not bad to blow the sea breeze (see the weather, it's too cold, don't want it).
5. Go for a walk on Zhongshan Road, which is close to the ferry and is not restricted by the weather.
Visitors to science and technology museums and sports centers seldom go, but I strongly recommend them.
7. The Garden Expo Park is far away. You can take bus no.66, no.20 1 and no.52.
* Gulangyu buys scenic spot coupons.
* Buy daily necessities in supermarkets or shops instead of hotels.
You can eat in a restaurant outside.
* When riding, be sure to ask the driver if he has arrived at xx station.
* It is best to bring your own water before going to the scenic spot, which is very expensive.
* Remember to bring your camera. It's a pity that I didn't leave some notes. Don't use the camera facilities in the scenic spot.
* There will be no abnormal behavior in the scenic spot (such as unreasonable quotation, beware of swindlers)
* Don't let people see that you are a foreigner and easy to recruit liars.
* Beware of thieves, most of them are on the bus, take valuables with you, don't carry a backpack, and be sure to be within your sight.
Don't worry, going to Xiamen will never cost a lot of money.
In fact, there are many scenic spots in Xiamen, but there is no need to travel for the sake of tourism. It is also unique to spend half a day looking at the local customs. I often take a car, take a ride, sit and watch. You can also try.
I hope you can have a pleasant holiday. If it is fate, we should meet.
You can send me a message if you have any questions, but I'm not always here.
By the way, this is the first time I have answered so many questions. Good luck!