In Xiamen, if you want to experience Minnan culture through walking routes, here are some suggested travel arrangements, modes of transportation and accommodation options.
Schedule:
Day 1:
1. Morning: Depart from Xiamen Ferry Terminal and walk to Gulangyu Island. On Gulangyu Island, you can visit various buildings with southern Fujian characteristics, such as Nanyang style buildings with red bricks and white walls, and typical western buildings called "foreign buildings".
2. Afternoon: Stroll in the streets of Gulangyu and feel the life and culture of Minnan. Snacks, coffee shops and handicraft shops here are all good shops to explore.
3. In the evening, taste local food, especially seafood, in Gulangyu's food street. After dinner, you can stroll in the alleys of the island, enjoy Gulangyu Island at night, and then sit down by the sea and listen to the sound of the waves.
The next day:
1. Morning: Depart from downtown Xiamen and go to Nanputuo Temple. This is a Buddhist temple with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Here, you can experience the religious culture of southern Fujian and visit the Buddha statues and various Buddhist artworks in temples.
2. Afternoon: When you leave Nanputuo Temple, you can go to Xiamen University. This is a university with southern Fujian characteristics, and the buildings and environment on the campus are very beautiful. You can stroll around the campus and feel the academic atmosphere in southern Fujian.
3. In the evening, try local delicacies, such as Satay Noodles, fried oyster, etc., in the food street in downtown Xiamen.
Transportation:
In Xiamen, you can choose bus, subway and ferry. For walking routes, it is recommended to choose subway and bus to facilitate walking. For example, you can take bus No.29 from the ferry terminal to Gulangyu Island, or take subway line 1 to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University.
Accommodation:
Visitors who want to deeply experience the Minnan culture in Xiamen can choose to stay in Gulangyu for one night. The homestays and hotels here are full of Minnan customs, and they are close to the scenic spots on the walking route. If the budget is limited, you can also choose to stay in downtown Xiamen, so that the money saved can be used for more food exploration.
These are my suggestions on walking routes in Xiamen, and I hope they will help you. In the process of walking, you can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Xiamen, but also deeply experience the unique charm of Minnan culture.