Xiamen's Seaside Castle: Portman Yihai Town

Hi～I'm A Chen Travel Notes📍 If you ask me: Where in Xiamen feels most like stepping into Europe? I’d recommend Portman·Yihai Town to you. No visa needed, no flight required— Along the eastern coastline of Xiamen lies this fairytale town, as if transplanted from Southern Europe. Just a few steps away, you can hear the sound of waves, and a few snaps will fill your postcards. 🏛️ Yihai Town | Strolling Through a European Seaside Village 📍Location: East Coast of Xiamen Island (near the Coastal Romantic Line and Meifeng Chuanggu Art District) 🎨European-style arched colonnades, cream-colored walls, red-brick roofs, wooden windows with ironwork 🌴: Slow-paced moments in an exotic town, salty sea breezes in the afternoon, the blend of coffee aroma and vine-shaded flowers 📷Recommended Photo Spots: - The Town Clock Tower Square: A holy grail for artsy check-ins - Arched corridors and cobblestone streets, as if wandering through Tuscany - The seaside promenade and the blue-and-white chapel scene—perfect for wedding photos! 🌊How to Enjoy Yihai Town? 🎠【Lazy Route】 Stroll leisurely along the main street from the entrance, admiring the architecture, snapping street corners, sipping coffee, and then head to the seaside just in time for the sea breeze and sunset. 🎡【Artsy Route】 📍Meifeng Chuanggu → 📍Yihai Town → 📍Coastal Romantic Line Walk, snap, and indulge in coffee and desserts along the way—maximum healing vibes! 🧭Transportation (Recommended: Drive or Taxi) 📍Navigation Keywords: "Xiamen Yihai Town, Portman Qixing Bay Hotel" 🚇BRT: Take K2 or K5 to Meifeng Station, walk ~5 mins → A 10-minute taxi ride will get you there 🚗Self-drive: Parking available at the town entrance (arrive early on holidays!) 🎀Perfect for: ✅ Couples: European streets + seaside sunset = picture-perfect romance ✅ Besties: Every shot looks like a European travel photo ✅ Artsy travelers: Slow down and discover another side of Xiamen 🌇Unmissable Sunset Moment Starting around 6:30 PM, golden sunlight bathes the red roofs and cream walls. Walk to the seaside boardwalk, where distant cruise ships and fishing boats drift by, accompanied by the soothing blend of waves and guitar melodies—this is the magical hour of Yihai Town. 📌Tips: ✔️Best visited after 3 PM for soft light and fewer crowds ✔️Wear light-colored, French-style outfits for photogenic results ✔️Bring a camera or tripod—every corner of Yihai Town is worth capturing! --- 📷In Xiamen, You Can Also Encounter Southern European Romance☀️ Surprises don’t always require long journeys— Yihai Town is the artistic dream of this island city. I'm A Chen Travel Notes📍 Here to uncover Xiamen’s understated beauty and romance Save this post➕Follow to stay tuned—see you at the next destination!