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Kulangsu Without the Rush: A Slow Walking Route
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Kulangsu Without the Rush: A Slow Walking Route

A practical 厦门 route for architecture lovers and slow walkers, with realistic pacing, transport logic and common mistakes to avoid.

2026-10-1911
Xiamen Island Day: Shapowei, Botanical Garden and Seafront
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Xiamen Island Day: Shapowei, Botanical Garden and Seafront

A practical 厦门 route for couples, photographers and relaxed city walkers, with realistic pacing, transport logic and common mistakes to avoid.

2026-10-1916
Five-Day Slow Travel in Xiamen | A Tested Itinerary for Parents (Spring and Autumn: Avoid Pitfalls + Packing Checklist)
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Five-Day Slow Travel in Xiamen | A Tested Itinerary for Parents (Spring and Autumn: Avoid Pitfalls + Packing Checklist)

Xiamen Slow Travel Guide for Parents: A blogger's personal experience with a 5-day, 4-night itinerary for seniors, featuring a relaxed pace, no rushing, and only 1-2 attractions per day. Includes deta

2026-09-2365
Solo travel in Xiamen is amazing! | A safe 3-day, 2-night travel guide to avoid awkwardness and sharing tables (personally tested checklist)
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Solo travel in Xiamen is amazing! | A safe 3-day, 2-night travel guide to avoid awkwardness and sharing tables (personally tested checklist)

A safety guide for solo travelers in Xiamen is here! This guide includes a personally tested 3-day, 2-night solo itinerary, avoiding the dark corners of Zengcuo'an accommodations, carefully selected l

2026-09-23106
Xiamen Nighttime Walking Map | Routes Tested Personally from 6 PM to 11:30 PM (Including Night Photography Spots + Avoidance List)
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Xiamen Nighttime Walking Map | Routes Tested Personally from 6 PM to 11:30 PM (Including Night Photography Spots + Avoidance List)

How to navigate a Xiamen night tour without making mistakes? This blogger's personally tested guide to where to go in Xiamen at night, from the lights along the Yundang Lake coastline to the food at t

2026-09-2376
Eating in Xiamen according to the solar terms is the key to understanding the local cuisine | A list of seasonal specialties that took eight trips to complete (personally tested by the blogger)
Specialty Foods

Eating in Xiamen according to the solar terms is the key to understanding the local cuisine | A list of seasonal specialties that took eight trips to complete (personally tested by the blogger)

The truly delicious food in Xiamen isn't satay noodles, but rather the seasonal delicacies. This list of Xiamen's seasonal foods was personally tested and compiled by the blogger, covering Qingming Fe

2026-09-2396
7 Days in Xiamen: A Relaxing Journey with 6 Nights of In-Depth Travel and a Double Itinerary of Hot Springs and Forests in the Suburbs
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7 Days in Xiamen: A Relaxing Journey with 6 Nights of In-Depth Travel and a Double Itinerary of Hot Springs and Forests in the Suburbs

This 7-day, 6-night in-depth slow-paced travel guide to Xiamen breaks down the itinerary into two to three key attractions each day. Days 3 and 4 offer a choice between two routes: Tong'an Ancient Tow

2026-09-22142
Xiamen 48-Hour Flash Mob | High-Density Weekend Special Forces Check-ins and Suburban Highlights Tour
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Xiamen 48-Hour Flash Mob | High-Density Weekend Special Forces Check-ins and Suburban Highlights Tour

This 48-hour weekend getaway guide to Xiamen is designed for young tourists with limited time. Day 1 connects the Eighth Market, Zhongshan Road, Shapowei, and the night view of Yanwu Bridge. Day 2 exp

2026-09-2271
Xiamen Amidst the Sound of Drums and Gongs | From Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gambling to Sending Off the Wangchuan (King's Boat), Spending Half a Day as a Local
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Xiamen Amidst the Sound of Drums and Gongs | From Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gambling to Sending Off the Wangchuan (King's Boat), Spending Half a Day as a Local

Xiamen offers more than just seascapes and old villas; its festivals, folk customs, and intangible cultural heritage crafts provide the perfect entry point into the Minnan (Southern Fujian) era. This

2026-09-22116
The Hidden Arts and Culture of the Island: 8 Spiritual Corners of Xiamen's Niche Culture Map
Cultural and Artistic Tour

The Hidden Arts and Culture of the Island: 8 Spiritual Corners of Xiamen's Niche Culture Map

This is a map of Xiamen's less-traveled cultural gems, connecting eight hidden gems: Amber Bookstore, Xiaoyudao Bookstore, goodone Vintage Warehouse, Boiler Cafe, 32HOW, Three Shadows Photography Art

2026-09-2268
Four Family-Friendly Accommodation Options in Xiamen: Design-Focused, Lakeside, Old Villa, and Park Surrounding Areas Guide
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Four Family-Friendly Accommodation Options in Xiamen: Design-Focused, Lakeside, Old Villa, and Park Surrounding Areas Guide

Where to stay in Xiamen with kids? This article delves into four areas: stylish homestays, lake-view rooms near Yundang Lake, old villas on Huaxin Road, and the area around Jimei New Town Amusement Pa

2026-09-22107
Xiamen Accommodation Map: 200 Yuan for Street Sleeping, 700 Yuan for Sea View Sleeping, Tips to Avoid Pitfalls in Each Budget Area
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Xiamen Accommodation Map: 200 Yuan for Street Sleeping, 700 Yuan for Sea View Sleeping, Tips to Avoid Pitfalls in Each Budget Area

Breaking down Xiamen accommodation areas by budget: For budget travelers, choose Shapowei Old Alley; for comfort, stay in the arcade buildings along Zhongshan Road; for quality, explore the Huangcuo h

2026-09-22165