Xiamen Roaming: Sweetness Between Mountains and Sea

Xiamen is like a sponge soaked in honey, holding a handful of sweet joy～🥳​ 🌊 The Piano Waves of Gulangyu Island​ Take the ferry to the island, where the sea breeze carries the scent of bougainvillea. The shutters of old villas leak piano sounds, blending with the “whoosh” of waves hitting the rocks. Cats curl up under flower trellises in the alleys; petting their heads makes them nuzzle your palm, as if saying “Take your time strolling”🐱 Buy a coconut cake to eat on the go, its flaky crust falling on your skirt, attracting sparrows tilting their heads to look～​ 🏖️ The Sunrise Sweetness of Huangcuo​ Sit on the beach before dawn; the sand is cool like crushed silver. When the sun jumps out of the sea, the water turns into a golden river, with waves edged in gold. Pick up a shell as a souvenir, its patterns like marks kissed by the sea breeze✨ An old lady sells hot soy milk; holding it and taking a sip warms you sweetly from tongue to stomach～​ 🍜 The Fireworks Sweetness of Bajie Market​ Step into the arcade old street, where oyster omelets sizzle on the iron griddle, eggs wrapping oysters in a golden glow. Dip in spicy sauce and take a bite—so fresh you want to stomp your feet. The mochi stall smells of peanuts; glutinous rice balls rolled in crushed sesame, chewy and sticky, mixed with crispy seaweed for a surprising taste. Watch grandmas weaving fishing nets, spools buzzing “bzzz” like singing a local folk tune🧶​ 🌿 The Zen Sweetness of Nanputuo Temple​ Red walls and yellow tiles hidden in greenery, incense mixed with magnolia fragrance. The vegetarian restaurant’s taro paste is as soft as clouds; a taste makes your tongue tremble with sweetness. Step out and turn into a small alley; the old bookstore’s wooden door creaks “creak,” old postcards stamped ten years ago, the shop owner says “These are stories left by tourists”📮​ 🍧 Sweet Delicacies to Try​ ✔️ Tusan jelly drizzled with garlic vinegar, smooth and tangy to whet the appetite​ ✔️ Four-fruit soup with jelly-like stone flower paste, mixed with watermelon cubes to refresh​ ✔️ Grilled squid tentacles brushed with honey, crispy and chewy, the more you chew the fresher it gets​ 💡 Roaming Tips​ Wear soft-soled shoes; the old alley cobblestones will “creak” and sing～ Bring a light jacket; it gets a bit chilly by the sea in the evening. Pack a small notebook in your backpack to jot down your favorite little shops～​ Xiamen’s sweetness is hidden in the waves, alleys, and lively scenes—you won’t want to leave once you arrive. Come and let this sweetness embrace you～💖