Tongan Flower Sea: Perfect for Taking Photos in a Second
Free flower fields in Tong'an, Xiamen, featuring rapeseed and cosmos in bloom from late March to mid-April. Located near Aofengpu Bridge, Tianyang Village, and Silin Village Rice Park. Accessible by car (1 hour from island, free roadside parking) or bus (route 659 then 618). Best photo spots: boardwalk, viewing platform, field edges. Best lighting: 9-11 AM and 4-6 PM. Nearby farmhouse dining available. Avoid midday sun and stepping on flowers.
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Tong'an Flower Fields · Tianyang Village · Silin Village Rice Park · Aofengpu Bridge
Tong'an Movie and Television City: Time Travel to the Secret Imperial Realm
Two-day family itinerary in Tong'an, Xiamen, covering Su Song Academy, Beichen Mountain, and Tong'an Film City. Includes traditional snacks like bowl rice cake and ginger duck, with budget-friendly tips for transportation and accommodation.
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Su Song Academy · Beichen Mountain · Tong'an Film City · Portman Yihai Town · Yueli Bowl Rice Cake · Adai Ginger Duck
A tour of the Jiageng-style architecture at Xiamen University
Nanputuo Temple, a free-entry millennium-old temple at the foot of Wulao Peaks in Xiamen, offers Buddhist culture, traditional southern Fujian architecture, and scenic views. Key spots include the Great Compassion Hall with its wooden bracket structure, Wulao Peaks hiking trail with panoramic city and sea views, and the Free Life Pond. The temple provides free incense; photography of Buddha statues is prohibited. On-site vegetarian restaurant serves meat-substitute dishes and pastries. Advance reservation required via WeChat. Accessible by bus (Route 29, 47 to Xiamen University station) or Metro Line 1 to Zhenhai Road. Nearby attractions include Xiamen University, Shapowei, and Cat Street.
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Nanputuo Temple · Wulao Peaks · Great Compassion Hall · Free Life Pond · Xiamen University · Shapowei · Cat Street
Xiamen is actually a food wasteland? The slow-paced lifestyle on Gulangyu Island is so therapeutic!
Highlights two iconic Xiamen locations: a beachfront hotel near Huandao East Road and Gulangyu Island. The hotel offers convenient access to the beach, shopping, and dining, with family suites and a buffet featuring local snacks. Gulangyu Island, a 15-minute ferry ride, features Sunlight Rock, Piano Museum, historic architecture, and local eats like oyster omelets and peanut soup. Tips include booking ferry tickets in advance, wearing comfortable shoes, and exploring the island's alleyways.
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Gulangyu Island · Sunlight Rock · Piano Museum · Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel · Huandao East Road
Every snapshot is a masterpiece! The ultimate urban resort hotel.
Fairmont Xiamen Airlines Hotel in Wuyuan Bay, Xiamen, is a 33-story mountain-shaped building blending Fujian culture and aviation aesthetics. Located 15 minutes from Gaoqi Airport and adjacent to Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park, it offers panoramic views of Gulangyu Island. The hotel features a lobby with Southern Fujian red bricks and aviation elements, 270° sea-view rooms, and five dining venues including a 33rd-floor restaurant with 360° views serving Fujian-Cantonese cuisine. The rooftop bar offers city lights and aviation-themed cocktails.
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Wuyuan Bay · Gaoqi Airport · Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park · Gulangyu Island