Discovering hidden gems: the Kinmen islands (without a car!)

We took the ferry from Xiamen to spend a few days in the Kinmen Islands, and were not too sure what to expect! But we were pleasantly surprised with the variety of things to do, especially because we didn’t hire a car or a bike! We initially stayed in Jincheng, and then spent a night in Jinning, and some time in Qionglin. Arriving in Jincheng was like stepping back in time, with so many tiny establishments and an intriguing aura. There were some delicious food options though, from incredible beef noodles 🍜, to Minnan style Shaobings 🫓, and wonderful redbean taro soups 🫘 and surprisingly a great coffee shop! There is a long coastal walk along the beach - and if you time it well, you can reach the island of Jiangongyu at low tide! In Jinning and Quonglin, we stayed in a beautifully renovated minsu, and wandered around the remains of the ancient villages. We saw hardly anybody else, and there were plenty of places to take photos! Staying in a minsu is an absolute must for a relaxing weekend trip on Kinmen. The ferry from Xiamen was super easy; we just turned up at Wutong Ferry Terminal and bought a ticket about 45 mins before. The cost of the ferry was 160 RMB one way! #getgoing2025 #kinmen #slowtravel #couplestrip #myitinerary #localfood #thingstodo