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Xiamen's Sea Guide: Waves Full of Sweetness

Xiamen's sea is like a jar of strawberry jam—scoop a spoonful, and it's so sweet it bubbles up! 🥳 🌅 Dawn beaches that wink Dashing to Huangcuo before sunrise, the cool sand feels like stepping on shattered moonlight. Crouching behind the rocks waiting for dawn, the horizon blushes pink before golden light suddenly bursts forth, turning the sea into a river of glittering gold, with waves edged in sparkles ✨ A girl raises her camera, the shutter clicking in harmony with the waves, as if saying, "Good morning!" 🌊 Noon shallows like a playground Paddling in a bear-shaped float, waves crash playfully, rocking me like a water swing. Kids build extravagant sandcastles with moats, cheering as the tide rolls in 🏰 Sipping chilled starfruit juice, the sweet-tart flavor rushes down your throat, mingling with the sea breeze—so refreshing it makes you stomp your feet! 🌇 Sunset piers that smile Dangling legs off the pier, the sunset dyes the sea honey-gold. Distant sailboats dance like white butterflies on the waves. Skipping flat stones across the water, the waves applaud with tiny splashes, like tossing a pearl necklace 💧 A cotton candy vendor hands you a pink cloud—take a bite, and the sticky strands cling to your lips until the sea breeze whisks them away, like a secret kiss. 🌌 Nighttime fishing villages with tales Sitting on Zengcuo'an's stone steps, watching fishermen mend nets dotted with twinkling stars. Order sizzling oyster omelets, fragrant with garlic and chili—so fresh it makes your tongue curl. An orange cat blinks hungrily nearby; feed it a bite, and it rubs against your leg 🐱 🦪 Freshness checklist: ✔️ Charcoal-grilled baby squid—chewy, bouncy, and lip-smackingly fresh ✔️ Chilled seaweed jelly—slippery and drizzled with honey, the perfect palate cleanser ✔️ Steamed crab—crack the shell to reveal rich roe, so delicious it’ll make you stomp 💡 Tips: Slather on sunscreen or you’ll turn into a little charcoal ball! Wear water shoes for impromptu wading. Pack a small box in your bag for shells and joy~ Xiamen’s sea is like a fluffy marshmallow—take a bite, and it’ll sweetly tremble your heart. Come hug the waves! 💦
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Posted: Jul 18, 2025
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