Xiamen can be divided into three parts: Xiamen Island, Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Island. For ordinary tourists, 2 or 3 days is usually enough. Of course, if you want to see the whole of Xiamen, it is recommended that 5-7 days is better.
Should Shenzhen be isolated when traveling to Xiamen?
No.1. Weather
Xiamen is excellent at any time. From November to February, there are the least people; From March to June, the temperature is just right, but it may often rain in Mao Mao; From July to August, people are the most likely to encounter typhoons, but they can swim in the sea; September-October is the best time, but there may be more people during the Golden Week and the air tickets are more expensive.
2. Transportation
1. There are many ways to go to Xiamen, such as plane, train, car and self-driving, so how to get there is convenient.
It's most convenient to take the high-speed train from Shenzhen to Xiamen.
It's very convenient for Shenzhen to go to Xiamen. There are two high-speed railway station stations in Xiamen, Xiamen Station and Xiamen North Station. From Shenzhen North to these two stations, there are many trains, the time is short, and the ticket price is not expensive (for details, you can check it in official website in 1236
2. If you fly to the airport, you are advised to get a free hand-drawn map of Xiamen at the airport. It's very cute and practical, which has both reference value.
3. Xiamen is small, so it only takes about 45 yuan to get to the ferry by taxi from the airport. Pay attention to prevent taxis from detouring.
A few tips for taking a taxi:
1. Don't tell your destination before you get on the bus, tell it after you get on the bus, and don't get off until you drive.
2 ask for an invoice, and don't pay without it.
3 There are no drivers who don't know the way, only drivers who want to detour.
4 seafood restaurant recommended by taxi driver, absolutely! Yes! No! Can! Go!
4. In go on road trip, the bus stops at the underground garage of the ferry, and 4 yuan every hour, but 3 yuan is capped in one day.
5. There are two railway stations in Xiamen, Xiamen Station and Xiamen North Station. Xiamen station is on the island, and Xiamen North Station is in Jimei. If you take a bus to Xiamen North Station, you can take the BRT to the downtown area. You don't need to take a taxi. It's very expensive.
6. Riding a bike is the best way to go around the island. Motor vehicles, scooters, electric bicycles, etc. are prohibited from driving in Gulangyu Island. If you have special needs, you must apply for a scenic spot traffic sign. If you want to ride a bicycle on Xiamen Island Road, you can consider renting bicycles in Xiamen University and Hulishan, where renting bicycles is the cheapest. Xiamen University is very big, and you can rent a bicycle to go in.
7. The BRT in Xiamen is called Airbus, and there is a viaduct dedicated to BRT. You can enjoy the street view in Xiamen during off-peak hours.
III. Accommodation
Five-star Hotel Accommodation Reference:
1. Le Meridien Xiamen
The hotel is located on the charming mountainside of Xianyue Mountain, with a panoramic view of Xiamen Bay. The hotel's convenient transportation allows you to quickly reach various tourist attractions, including Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple, Hulishan Fort and Xiamen University. It is only 15 minutes' drive from Gulangyu Island, the main scenic spot in Xiamen, and Xiamen Airport. You can enjoy the quiet and beautiful courtyard or the scenery around the mountains from the private balcony or wide window of all rooms.
2. Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
Located in the core of Xiamen's emerging financial and commercial center, the hotel is an important part of the largest urban complex in Xiamen Island.
shopping centers, high-grade office buildings and municipal administrative service centers in large cities are only a few steps away from the hotel. There are all kinds of leisure and entertainment facilities in the area, such as cinemas and restaurants. The hotel has an excellent geographical location and convenient transportation. It is only 8 kilometers away from Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center, 5 kilometers away from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and 9 kilometers away from Xiamen Railway Station. The natural and ecological environment around the hotel is well protected, and guests can walk to Wuyuanwan Wetland Park.
3. Hilton Xiamen Panji Hotel
The hotel is located in the geometric center of Xiamen Island and Lianhua Road Station, the central station of Metro Line 1, which is about 5 minutes' walk away, and about 2 minutes' drive from the Convention and Exhibition Center, Nanputuo, Gulangyu Wharf, Oriental Golf and Xiang 'an Cross-Harbour Tunnel. The hotel is located in the center of Panji, which is a rare holiday paradise and a new landmark of the city in Fujian and even Haixi. The lobby of the hotel is directly connected to the Garden Plaza restaurant, which not only has Starbucks with a large outdoor area, but also gathers all kinds of classic foods.
4. Marco Polo Oriental Hotel Xiamen
The hotel is located in Jianye Road, north of the lakeside, near the municipal government; The surrounding dining, entertainment and other living facilities are complete. The hotel has a 52-square-meter children's club, which provides a series of children's facilities, suitable for parents and children to have a holiday.
5. The Westin Xiamen
Hotel has a unique architectural appearance, with a building height of 169.3 meters and a 45-story building with 3 rooms and suites. The hotel is located in the business center, overlooking Xiamen Lake and the lush Xianyue Mountain scenery, with a panoramic view of the city landscape. Just walk to the art center, city cinema, museum, exhibition center, shopping mall and sports center. It is only 15 minutes' drive from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. In addition, it takes only 15 minutes by car to Xiamen's business district or tourist attractions such as Xiamen Convention and Exhibition Center, Coffee Street, Bay Park and Gulangyu Island.
4. Shopping
1. Zhongshan Road is a very busy road. This century-old street is the only commercial street in Xiamen that leads directly to the sea. You can also enjoy the scenery of Gulangyu Island after shopping. 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.
2. There are many specialty shops on Zhongshan Road, which are expensive and are not recommended for consumption.
3. Consumer traps that need to be vigilant in Gulangyu Island:
① Wild guides lead the way. Generally, 1 yuan is offered for one day, but it will take you to a black shop, which may threaten you if you don't buy anything; It's best to wander around the island without any guide.
② Seafood shops on Gulangyu Island have a long history of slaughtering customers. Although it is not as exaggerated as Sanya, it is also quite cruel. It is not recommended to eat seafood on Gulangyu Island.
③ Don't buy famous watches, Taiwan Province cigarettes and alcohol.
4. Xiamen's specialties are: lacquered carving, dried seafood, pies, Xiamen beaded embroidery, tea, preserved meat of Huang Shengji, Jinmen tribute sugar, fish-skin peanuts, Bodhi pills, green fruits, peanut cakes, etc.
5. Delicacies
1. Snacks that must be tasted when going to Xiamen are: roasted meat dumplings, bowls of dumplings, fried five.
2. Roasted meat dumplings recommend 198, and Taiwan Province Awan adds roasted meat dumplings; Bowl boy _ recommend Wu Zaitian snack bar; Fried spiced food recommended Jiawei and added snack bar; Fish balls soup recommends Yongfeng fish balls; Sea bream fried recommend Lianhuan sea bream fried; Soil bamboo shoots frozen recommended Simon soil bamboo shoots frozen; Satay Noodles recommended Sili Satay Noodles, Yuehua Satay Noodles and Dazhong Satay Noodles; The grass jelly recommends Bapo grass jelly and Fubo grass jelly; Peanut soup recommends Huang Ze and peanut soup; Wang Ji, Huang Zehe and Ajizai are recommended for Xiamen Pie.
3. Just eat snacks in the scenic spot. The so-called century-old shop may have only been open for less than two years. Don't expect too much, so the disappointment will not be too great.
4. It is inevitable to eat seafood when you come to Xiamen. Tourists generally like to go to small glasses, but there are actually many good choices. Yajian food stall near Xiamen University, No.141 food stall near the ferry and Liangfeng on Hexiang West Road are all good choices. If you want to eat better seafood, you can consider going to Jiali Seafood Restaurant and Shuyou Seafood. In addition, the seafood restaurant recommended by the taxi driver must not go!
5. The Internet is very popular, but the local people highly recommend Zhang Sanfeng milk tea, Pan Xiaolian yogurt, fish balls in the original alley, etc.
6. There are many food streets in Xiamen, which basically contain the above-mentioned Xiamen snacks. We recommend these food streets:
① Zhongshan Road-Datong Road: including the eighth market area, Zhongshan Road, Dazhong Road and Datong Road.
② Other road sections: Xiamen University, Baicheng, Hubin East-West North-South Road, Hexiang East-West Road, Wenzao, Railway Station and Lianhua New Village.
③ Kale Food Plaza in World Trade Center: Wal-Mart stores are on the first floor, and shopping malls on the first to fourth floors are the basic pattern of the mall. The food plaza on the fifth floor gathers delicious food from all over the world.
④SM City Square Food City: Delicious food from all over the world is gathered, and you can eat a full range of snacks.
6. Play
1. The scenic spots you usually visit when you come to Xiamen are:
① Gulangyu Island.
② Nanputuo: You don't need tickets, and you can get a incense for free.
③ Hulishan Fort requires tickets. Near Hulishan Fort is Baicheng Beach, so you can stop by and play.
④ Xiamen university. There is no need for tickets, but Xiamen University will suspend its opening to the outside world in 22 because of the epidemic. At present, it has not been restored
⑤ Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University, which is free and crowded.
⑥ five old peaks. Tickets are required.
⑦ Wanshi Botanical Garden. Tickets are required.
⑧ Xiamen Huandao Road. There is no need for tickets, the scenery is very good, and you can go shopping by bike.
⑨ ⑨ ⑨ _. Zengcuo _ is a small fishing village with diversified cultures. There are many lovely small shops in it, which you can visit.
2. In addition to the scenic spots, you may also consider Jimei, Yuanboyuan, Riyuegu Hot Springs and Tulou when you come to Xiamen.
3. The best place to watch the sunrise on Gulangyu Island is not Sunlight Rock, but Moonlight Rock above Bishan Park. Moonlight Rock does not need tickets, and it is the second highest on the island.
4. The best place to swim is the Moon Slope around the island road, but you should pay attention to safety when swimming in the sea!
5. You can't see Taiwan Province in Xiamen. The nearest place to Xiamen is Jinmen Island under the jurisdiction of Taiwan Province. It only takes an hour's flight from Xiamen to Jinmen, but you need to join a group.
6. After 8 o'clock in the evening, you can consider visiting these places:
① Xidi, next to the municipal government, where there are many cafes, and next to the Diandang Lake, you can enjoy the night view of Xiamen, and you can also visit the street of Binglang Road Bar.
② You can visit Zhongshan Road, which is very lively at night. Pizza Hut on the top floor of Zhongshan Road is said to be the best place to see Gulangyu at night in Xiamen. If it is summer, you can also go around the island road.
Bailuzhou City Park: Music fountain at 8: p.m., cultural square activities every weekend, with professional bands or song and dance performances.
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