Xiamen Botanical Garden: 'A Popular Tourist Spot'
Xiamen Botanical Garden (Xiamen Wanshi Botanical Garden) has undoubtedly become one of the most popular attractions in Xiamen in recent years. The various succulents, tropical trees, and cacti in the desert area have transformed this garden, originally intended for scientific education, into a trending tourist hotspot, gaining widespread popularity. Xiamen Botanical Garden has three particularly interesting areas: the Rainforest World, the Succulent Plant Area, and the Araucaria Lawn.
Ba Shi: 'The Old Market in Every City'
Ba Shi is the seafood distribution center in Xiamen, carrying the taste of old Xiamen for countless people. Many tourists come here to take a look and experience the Xiamen seafood market. Besides the seafood market, there are also some snacks around Ba Shi (the kind that are quite filling), which are prepared for the locals. If you haven't had breakfast, you can come here to have a taste.
Shapowei: 'The Confluence of Past and Future'
Shapowei is the origin of Xiamen Port. It has served as a shelter since the Qing Dynasty. However, with the development of the times, Shapowei has lost its original function and has gradually been transformed into a creative district.
Cat Street: 'The Cat Street Without Cats'
In Xiamen, the modern South Seas Chinese mansions and foreign firms have brought many cats of exotic lineage. Due to the island's geographical features, it is suitable for various cats to inhabit and breed, making it the top in the country in terms of number and biological diversity. In recent years, with the tourism boom, Xiamen has also become the city with the richest cat culture in the country. Cat culture is gradually becoming a local feature of Xiamen. At some point, a shop named 'Spring Cat 1931', also known as the 'Cat Museum', settled here, quietly driving a 'cat industry' in the area. Now, Dingwozi has been developed into a cat-themed commercial street. Come and see this unique 'Cat Street'. In this short street, cat elements can be seen everywhere in murals, decorations, and even road signs.
Nanputuo Temple: 'The Holy Land of Southern Fujian Buddhism'
Nanputuo Temple faces south and is built against the mountain and facing the sea. It is grand in scale and majestic in atmosphere. Nanputuo Temple is a typical example of Southern Fujian architecture. From the outside, the main structure is vermilion, with curved beams on the roof, swallowtail ridges, and intricately carved eaves and ridge beasts. The glaze is highly saturated, making it very exquisite.
Zeng Cuo An: 'A Snack Area'
Zeng Cuo An is known as 'the most artistic village in the country'. It was once a simple fishing village, but now it has become a popular cultural and creative village. The modern and rustic streets blend together, with numerous unique shops lining the streets. You can stroll, eat, shop, and take photos, enough to keep you busy all day. Besides its artistic vibe, Zeng Cuo An is also famous for its food. The five streets and eighteen alleys of Zeng Cuo An are filled with a variety of mouth-watering snacks and an array of fruits.
Huandao Road: 'Stroll Along the Coast'
Huandao Road in Xiamen is built along the coast, stretching from Xiamen University to the Convention and Exhibition Center. It is known as the 'Golden Coastline'. It is also called the Five-Color Road: blue sea, golden beach, green grass, red track, and gray road. Along the way, there are many attractions such as Hulishan Fortress, Yefeng Village, International Convention and Exhibition Center, and Wuyuan Bay. On the seaside of Huandao Road, there are various sculptures with different styles, such as 'Waves of Gulangyu', 'Sea Meditation', and 'Choice', which are very worth appreciating.
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: 'Every place has a famous pedestrian street'
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is the oldest commercial street in Xiamen. People often buy souvenirs here, and there are always exhibitions and sales activities during holidays. The buildings here are all arcades, with pink and off-white as the main colors, exuding a strong Southeast Asian style. The dazzling night view and the variety of Fujian and Taiwan snacks are also major features of Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street.
