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Gulangyu Island
Villas, gardens, sea views, and musical history create Xiamen's signature day out.
Full day · Plan transport
Xiamen
厦门Ferry to car-free Gulangyu, wander the island lanes, eat Fujian seafood and peanut soup—this trip works best on foot.
Your Xiamen match
- You’ll love it if
- Relaxed coastal breaksCouples & photographersFirst-time independent travelers
- Skip it if
- You want monumental sights, cold-weather travel, or a fast-paced metropolis.
- Best months
- October–April
- Stay
- More than 3 days
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Where we'd take you first in Xiamen
Local life
Shapowei harbor evening
Old harbor warehouses, cafés, and the creative strip—an easy counterpoint after Gulangyu, without racing every villa.
2–3 hrs · Late afternoon
Half day
South Putuo Temple
An active Buddhist landmark tucked against green hills near the coast.
2–3 hrs · Flexible
Also worth it
Make the sea a daily presence on coastal curves
Seafront roads, beaches, and cycling paths keep water close—not a distant backdrop for one sunset photo.
Coastal road · morningWhat to eat in Xiamen
Shacha noodles
沙茶面Satay-savory noodles with peanut depth—toasty, slightly sweet, Xiamen comfort that clings to the chopsticks.
Oyster omelet
海蛎煎Briny oysters in an eggy skillet cake—crispy edges, soft center, seaside grease you will not regret.
Peanut soup
花生汤Sweet nutty broth of soft peanuts—soothing, warm, and gently creamy, like dessert wearing a soup disguise.
Small moments in Xiamen
Noodle shop · lunch
Customize shacha broth at the counter
Breakfast stall · morning
Share peanut soup with fried dough
Ferry terminal · afternoon
Miss the ferry by five minutes calmly
University coast · late afternoon
Photograph campus palms like a student again
Landing in Xiamen
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