Xiamen Xiaxiang Food｜Snacks on the Corner

Xiamen's softness is the fragrance and warmth that hits you as you turn into an alley. Xi'an Road Flower and Bird Market - Seeking Sweetness in Flowers A small world more vibrant than a flower shop! Lisianthus sway their pink and white heads in a glass case. The owner carries sunflowers in a bamboo basket, their fragrance mingling with the moisture of the flowers. 💐 I picked a bunch of daisies, and the owner's wife smiled and gave me a bunch of baby's breath, saying, "It's more beautiful with a bouquet." At the sweet soup shop next to the market, I ordered a bowl of locust flower powder, the refreshing sweetness wrapped in the fragrance of flowers. Watching the aunties passing by, carrying flowers and vegetable baskets, even the wind carried the sweetness of life. Datong Road Old Bakery - Wheat Fragrance An old-fashioned flavor hidden beneath the arcades! The old bread sizzles hot from the iron oven, the crust baked to a golden brown, and when you bite into it, you'll find a dense red bean paste filling. 🥯 The old man, wearing white gloves, handed me the bread and said, "Shop it hot from the oven." Paired with a cup of freshly ground traditional milk tea, the base is rich and mellow, yet the milky flavor is not cloying. Sit on the small wooden bench by the entrance and enjoy the view of the old arcades on Datong Road shimmering in the sunlight. Even the crumbs are gone! Songbai Park: Bougainvillea Alley - Flower Path Stroll A quieter corner than the popular flower spots! The red brick walls are covered with bougainvillea, the flower spikes drooping like pink curtains, petals falling on shoulders in the breeze. 🌸Find a stone bench beneath the flowers and buy some freshly made mochi, glutinous and coated in kinako. A bite of it is sweet and fragrant with a touch of floral aroma. Occasionally, a cat darts out from the flowers, treading on petals as it runs away. Take a photo of the alley; even its shadow is soft and pink. Sunset Coffee at the Ferry Pier - Seafood and Sweet Pairing A truly relaxing evening experience watching the Cape! Sit on the café terrace and order a "Sunset Latte." The milk foam is sprinkled with orange powder, like the setting sun in a cup. 🌇 Watching Gulangyu Island gradually darken in the distance, the small lights of the fishing boats come on, the sea breeze carries the aroma of coffee, and a bite of tiramisu lets the mellow sweetness seep into your throat. As the last rays of light fade, even the milk foam at the bottom of the cup is stained with the gentle warmth of the sea. 💡Foodie Tips Wear light colors! Flower Alley is perfect for taking photos. Buy your old bread early! It tends to sell out in the afternoon. Avoid Bougainvillea Alley at noon! The sun is too strong to open your eyes. The beauty of Xiamen isn't the rush of checking in, but the fragrance of flowers, the warmth of bread, and the sweetness of coffee. This way of eating and strolling truly captures the gentle urbanity of Xiamen. 💫