Wanshiyan Botanical Garden is actually quite beautiful, but the garden is too big. You must go in the morning to have enough time to enjoy it carefully.
The incense in Nanputuo is very prosperous, and the altar in front of the main hall is full of offerings such as fruits and snacks brought by pilgrims. In the temples I have been to before, the offerings brought by pilgrims can be taken away after the pilgrims knock their heads and read the scriptures. Not here. Looking at this mountain-like offering, I can't help thinking that the monks in this temple really have a good taste. In some temples, there are many futons wrapped in yellow cloth, and many pilgrims kneel on them devoutly to recite scriptures, and kneel for hours. There is a small hole in the back hill of the temple, which is densely filled with Buddha statues invited by pilgrims themselves. I am afraid there are thousands of them, and the scene is quite spectacular. After going around the cave, the ground is full of broken pieces of porcelain or pottery Buddha statues. I can't help but sigh that this custom seems to have lasted for decades, not years.
The architectural style of Jimei University is very tasteful, but it's a pity that there are doormen at the door, so it's easy not to let you in. It's best to find a student ID card and lie that you are going to find a classmate, and then you can go in and see it after registering. If you really can't get in, you can also visit the Dragon Boat Pool. It is said to be a pool, but it is actually a large artificial lake with great boldness of vision, and many egrets spread their wings and fly, which really deserves the reputation of Xiamen's "Ludao". Next to Longzhouchi is Jimei Middle School, which is the most beautiful middle school I have ever seen. The architectural colors of the two teaching buildings are breathtaking.
It takes 3 yuan money to go to the Chelating Garden by motorcycle from Longzhouchi. In fact, it's only 2 or 3 minutes' drive. You just have to walk along the right road from Longzhouchi, which takes about 15 minutes. Besides, the roadside is always the sea, and the scenery is pleasant.
The Chelating Garden charges tickets for 10 yuan, but in fact, the garden is very small, and there is nothing to see except the memorial of Jia Geng, and you can also see it from a distance on the road outside the Chelating Garden. It's better to go to the "Huilaiju" next to Jimei Middle School, where Chen Jiageng's former residence and bronze statue are also there, and it's free.
Bailudong and Huxi Cave are actually temples, and I didn't know until I went there. These two temples are not big, especially Bailudong. I went there on New Year's Day. As a result, apart from the monks in the temple and a few pilgrims, I was the only tourist there. This feeling is very strange. There is a small hall in the temple. There is a divination board on the incense table and a bucket next to it. I asked for a sign and went to a small cupboard next to the temple door to look for a red note that was untied by the sign number. There was no monk there to collect money or take care of it. This seems to be rare in other temples. In addition, there is a path from the back door of Bailudong, from which you can go directly to Huxi Cave. Both temples are free of charge.
Xiamen tourist shopping guide, specialty introduction, famous shopping malls
As one of the five special economic zones in China, Xiamen not only has charming and beautiful scenery, but also gathers rich and precious products, creating a thriving and prosperous business. Being in the shopping district of Xiamen, you will be infected by her modern business atmosphere. There are large shopping malls and department stores everywhere, and the unique commercial district brings together goods from all over the world. Brand-name home appliances, high fashion, gold and silver jade articles, jewelry, craft treasures, antique calligraphy and painting ... there are thousands of goods, and Xiamen makes you really addicted to shopping. Some specialty shops, street stalls, night markets and cheap supermarkets will also bring you unexpected surprises.
Credit cards are widely used in Xiamen, and can be used in major hotels, hotels, tourist places, shopping places, etc., but it is necessary to check in advance what kind of credit card you hold and the right to use it; Generally speaking, credit cards such as Great Wall Card, Peony Card, MasterCard and Jinsui Card can be used in Xiamen. In addition to state-owned banks, Sino-foreign joint-venture Xiamen International Bank and wholly foreign-owned Xiamen Commercial Bank, many overseas banks have set up branches or representative offices in Xiamen, such as HSBC, Jiandong Bank, Standard Chartered Macquarie Bank, credit lyonnais, Citibank and dai-ichi kangyo bank.
Xiamen is rich in fish, shrimp, crab, abalone, squid, amphioxus, mushrooms, sugarcane, longan and olives because of its superior natural conditions. As for handicrafts, they are even more colorful. Pearl embroidery, clay sculpture, color binding and lacquer line carving are not only popular in China, but also deeply loved by international friends.
There are many bustling commercial streets in Xiamen, such as Zhongshan Road, Xiahe Road, Gulangyu Longtou Road, Businessman Business Circle and Xiamen Street, which are all good places for shopping.
Zhongshan Road is the most prosperous street in the old city. There are not only large shopping centers, but also beautiful boutique shops with complete goods and reasonable prices. It is one of the "Ten Streets of China". The traffic here is also very convenient. You can take bus No.2, No.3, No.4, No.8, 10, 12, No.23, No.25, No.27, No.30, No.32 and No.28 double-decker bus.
Longtou Road in Gulangyu Island is the main commercial street in Gulangyu Island. It mainly deals in tourist commodities, and there are many handicraft shops and calligraphy and painting shops, which not only sell local handicrafts in Xiamen, but also antique calligraphy and painting from all over the country. In addition, there are dry goods sold in the south on Longtou Road, which greatly meets the needs of northern tourists, but you must remember to bargain.
Main characteristic market:
Zhongshan Road
Zhongshan Road, with the title of "Top Ten Famous Streets in China", is a traditional bustling business district in Xiamen. Hundreds of shopping malls along the street are lined up, and there are many spectacular goods in the shops along the street, most of which are reasonable in price, so you can buy them with confidence. The business hours of Zhongshan Road merchants are generally from 9: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 p.m./kloc-0: 00 p.m., so there is enough time to make purchases. Among them, Hualian Building, Huahui Shopping Mall, Paris Spring Siming Store and Golden Heron Jewelry are the larger ones.
The architectural forms on Zhongshan Road are different, which skillfully combines the European architectural style with the characteristics of coastal cities and has a unique taste. This century-old street is the only commercial street in Xiamen that leads directly to the sea. The traffic is very convenient. After shopping, you can also enjoy the scenery of Gulangyu Island.
Several streets, such as Siming South Road, Siming North Road, Siming West Road, Siming East Road and Jukou Street, which are adjacent to Zhongshan Road, are also good places for shopping, so you can drop by.
Xiadayi steet
Xiamen University Street is actually only half a street, and the other half belongs to Nanputuo Temple. The street next to Xiamen University is only a kilometer away, but hundreds of stores have been opened. Many of them deal in fashion clothes and stationery. The most striking thing is that it has gathered all the major bookstores in Xiamen.
The main feature of this commercial street lies in its cultural atmosphere corresponding to Xiamen University. Whether dealing in catering or clothing, selling stationery or sporting goods, every shop has a gentle cultural temperament. Visitors passing through here are all attracted by this rich cultural customs.
Gulangyu Longtou Road
Longtou Road is the main commercial street of Gulangyu Island and the only way for tourists to visit the island. Handicraft shops and calligraphy and painting shops on both sides of the street sell local handicrafts such as bead embroidery, lacquer line carving, colored tie, colored plastic and colored porcelain, as well as antiques, jade, calligraphy and painting and porcelain from all over the country. Southland dried fruit shop is more suitable for tourists to purchase and bring back to their relatives and friends.
Mart Mall
World Trade Center is the most famous large-scale shopping, leisure and entertainment place in Xiamen, adjacent to the railway station, with convenient transportation. It has internationally renowned Wal-Mart, Paris Spring Department Store, McDonald's and KFC fast food restaurants. The Coca-Cola Food Plaza in the mall is a collection of traditional well-known snacks in Xiamen and other snacks at home and abroad. In the World Trade Center, you can enjoy a warm and comfortable shopping environment and extraordinary shopping pleasure.