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Sea Garden · Poetic Xiamen

[Attractions Checklist] Gulangyu Island: An expo of international architecture. Wander among buildings of various styles, climb to the top of Sunlight Rock for a panoramic view of the island, enjoy garden scenery at Shuzhuang Garden, listen to melodious piano music at the Piano Museum, stroll on the beach feeling the gentle sea breeze. Remember to book ferry tickets in advance. Xiamen Botanical Garden: The rainforest area with mist sprays feels like a fairyland, while the cactus section is super cool for photos with high-quality results. Zhonggu Cable Car: Take the cable car to see Xiamen's mountain and sea views with the entire city landscape in sight. South Putuo Temple: A thousand-year-old temple with exquisite architecture. Try the vegetarian food and experience the peaceful atmosphere. Ring Road: Cycle along the coastline accompanied by blue sky and sea. White City Beach and Hulishan Fortress are along the route. Xiamen University: Furong Lake sparkles with light, Furong Tunnel is filled with creative graffiti, and walking around campus gives you a youthful vibe. Remember to make reservations in advance. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: Unique arcade buildings with various food and shopping stores that you won't want to leave. Shapowei: A mix of art and everyday life, an artistic district with unlimited creativity and amazing food. Food Guide Seafood Feast: Visit seafood markets for crabs, shrimp, and shellfish that are incredibly fresh. Minnan Special Dishes: Try ginger duck and earth bamboo jelly to experience unique flavors. Special Snacks: Peanut soup is sweet but not greasy, satay noodles are rich and savory, oyster omelet, meat zongzi, spring rolls are all must-tries. Desserts and Pastries: Su Xiaotang, Miss Zhao's Shop, etc. are perfect choices for souvenirs. [Accommodation Recommendations] Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: Located in the city center, super convenient for shopping and dining, close to all attractions. Zengcuoan: Many affordable guesthouses, clustered with snack vendors, very lively at night. Gulangyu Island: Accommodations on the island have character but are slightly more expensive, offering an immersive island experience.
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