XXX and XXX visited the Garden Museum, which they have long admired. Compared with the various new scenic spots that are emerging outside the island, Yuanbo Garden should be considered quite close - it will be there just after crossing the Xiamen Bridge.
The entire Garden Expo is divided into more than a dozen parks, large and small, and divided into three relatively independent tourist routes, corresponding to three tourist routes. The individual fare for each route is 5 yuan/person, and it will be invalid once you get off the bus. The pass is 20 yuan/person. You can get off the bus and explore for a while before waiting for the next bus to continue moving forward. If you want to visit the park in detail instead of just sightseeing, you should obviously buy a pass; however, during holidays, the buses are almost full and it is not easy to wait for the next bus with free seats.
Let’s talk about the journey first. The most valuable among them is Jiangnan Garden. Although it is not as good as the real Suzhou and Hangzhou, the small bridges, flowing water, houses, pavilions, and shops in the garden allow people to feel a little bit of the charm of Jiangnan without leaving Xiamen. Wandering among them, the tranquility, elegance, and comfort make you, who are busy running around for life, now able to calm down, take a leisurely stroll, and feel at ease.
As for the Lingnan Garden and the Northern Garden, the style of the former is not much different from that of Xiamen, while the latter does not have much distinctive features. After walking through, I did not have a deep impression. As for the ethnic customs garden, I missed it unknowingly while riding on the battery car. What a pity~!
The end of the road is a food street, Qilou Street. As soon as you hear the name, you can tell that tourists' taste buds can be fully touched here, and at least their stomachs can be filled. It’s crowded and noisy. If you don’t bring your own dry food, you can take this opportunity to experience the food in the market.
Of course, if you can resist the temptation of delicious food and the protest of your stomach, you can first go to the Xinglin Pavilion on Fujian Tai Island, the landmark building of Yuan Boyuan. Climb high and have a panoramic view of the Garden Museum and the surrounding scenery; visit the pavilion and see the statues of famous people displayed one by one, telling you a section of Xiamen's history.
After tasting the delicious food and regaining your strength, you are ready to start the second and third tours. The theme of the second route is Chinese education. China has a long history of five thousand years and has a long history of education. From Confucius preaching and teaching, to Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism and Legalism contending, sacred temples and schools are surrounded by academies; from Tang poetry to Song poetry, masterpieces of ancient works are engraved on the corridor walls. Take a dip in it, feel the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, and taste the profound heritage of a scholarly family. Sigh, rejoice!
The third road is mainly International Park and Modern Park. I used to have high expectations for the International Park, imagining that it could be like Beijing and Shenzhen, miniature landmarks of various countries. However, as soon as I walked down, except for the Merlion in Singapore, the rest of the scenery was mostly featureless, boring, and even a little nondescript, which was quite disappointing.
After six or seven hours of walking and stopping, I was able to walk around the Garden Expo, although the lines were relatively rough. Overall, this is a tourist attraction worth savoring. If you have time, you can walk one route at a time; especially along the way, you can completely forget about transportation. It is worth using your own feet, changing scenery step by step, and savoring it slowly.