Xiamen Summer Romance Coolness｜Savoring the Sweetness of the Sea

Summer in Xiamen is the coolness and freshness wrapped around your feet as you step into the waves～🌞​ Xitou Seaside Bathing Beach・Cooling Off in the Waves​ A less crowded spot to beat the heat compared to popular beaches! The fine sand is warm from the sun, but stepping into the seawater instantly cools your toes, with gentle waves lapping at your ankles, making a "whoosh whoosh" sound🌊 Rent a small swim ring, float on the sea surface watching the blue sky, and occasionally little fish swim by. Buy a piece of chilled watermelon on the shore, its red flesh crisp and sweet, juice dripping coolly onto your palm. Find a coconut tree for shade, snap a photo of the waves splashing your legs, the blue and white outfit looks super refreshing, no filter needed at all～​ Bashi Traditional Ice Shop・Refreshing Treats to Cut Greasiness​ A summer comfort hidden at the end of an alley! The glass cabinet is filled with four-fruit soup piled with taro balls and adazi, add a spoonful of honey water, and the ice bits crunch delightfully🥣 Order mango ice, the fine ice sand wraps big chunks of mango, sweet and fragrant mixed with coldness. Scoop a spoonful into your mouth, and the summer heat instantly fades away. Grandma smiles handing over a tissue: "This is the best to eat in summer." Sitting on a small wooden stool eating ice, watching people come and go in the alley, even the breeze carries a sweet coolness～​ Xiamen Botanical Garden Succulent Area・Cool and Fun for Photos​ A fresh secret spot in summer! Tall cacti stand on the sandy ground, the sunshade blocks the fierce sun, and the breeze carries the coolness of grass and trees to your face🌵 Wear a light-colored camisole, lean against the succulents for photos, the background is clean and photogenic. Passing by the misting area, the cool mist on your skin feels super comfortable. Buy a bottle of chilled winter melon tea, twist open the cap with a "pop," the sweet and refreshing juice slides down your throat, even strolling the garden becomes a fun way to beat the heat～​ Zengcuoan Houhai Night Market・Tasting the Flavors of Summer​ A lively fireworks spot at dusk! Stalls glow with warm yellow lights, the charcoal fire for grilling oysters mixes with the aroma of garlic🦪 Buy some freshly grilled oysters, the meat is tender and bursting with juice, paired with a bowl of tusun jelly, the trembling jelly wrapped in vinegar is so fresh it makes your eyebrows raise. Nearby, the ice jelly stall smells of brown sugar, add a spoonful of fermented rice wine and small glutinous balls, the cool sweetness mixed with the sea breeze. Watching fishing boats flashing small lights in the distance, the coolness and freshness of summer nights are all in your mouth～​ 💡Summer Travel Tips​ Bring a sun-protective shirt! UV rays are strong on the beach in the afternoon～ Wear non-slip slippers! Rocks at the bathing beach are slippery～ Traditional ice shop portions are generous, better shared by two～​ Summer in Xiamen is not about rushing to check in, but the coolness of the waves, the sweetness of ice, and the freshness of oysters. Wandering like this is how you truly catch the refreshing spirit of Xiamen’s summer～💫