After being a "special forces traveler" in Xiamen for 3 days, I finally understand why it's the dream city for artsy youth!

Where there's sea, there's Xiamen - it's truly a city absolutely worth visiting! 😭 ✅ Preparations Documents: Bring valid IDs like ID card and student card. Clothing: Lightweight, breathable outfits for summer with sun protection (UV jackets, sunscreen, sunglasses); long sleeves for spring/autumn; thick coats for winter. Medicines: Common medications (cold, stomachache, motion sickness, mosquito repellent). Other essentials: Phones, cameras, chargers, power banks. Download Xiamen Metro/Bus apps in advance. ✅ Transportation Guide External: Prioritize Xiamen Railway Station (downtown location for easier access to attractions). Internal: Take Metro Line 1's "Spirited Away" ocean-view section (Jimei School Village-Gaoqi). Also consider BRT, taxis, or ride-hailing. Walk on Gulangyu Island; rent e-bikes/bicycles for Island Ring Road. ✅ Accommodation Tips Gulangyu: Artistic B&Bs (luggage difficult on cobblestones). Recommend Lee Family Hotel. Zhongshan Road: Convenient transport with abundant food options (~200 CNY B&Bs). Zengcuoan: Budget-friendly but noisy. For quiet stays near beaches, choose Huangcuo or Xitouxia. ✅ Food Recommendations Shacha Noodles: Silisha Shacha Noodles - rich broth with customizable toppings. Oyster Omelet: Lianhuan Oyster Omelet (Zhongshan Road alleys) - crispy yet light. Ginger Duck: Winter delicacy with aromatic ginger and tender duck. Sea Worm Jelly: Made with sandworms, served with sauce/wasabi - smooth and bouncy texture. Peanut Soup: Huangzehe's signature - creamy sweet soup with melt-in-mouth peanuts. ✅ Itinerary & Attractions 😊 3-Day Route Day 1: Gulangyu Island-Shuzhuang Garden-Piano Museum-Longtou Food Street-Zhongshan Pedestrian Street. Book ferry via "Xiamen Ferry+" (Neicuoao Pier). Must-sees: Bishan Tunnel murals, Gangzaihou Beach, Sunlight Rock panoramic view. Day 2: Shapowei Art Zone-Cat Street-Island Ring Road cycling-Huangcuo Beach. Photograph rainbow walls with Twin Towers at Shapowei, explore feline-themed Cat Street, enjoy coastal cycling, sunset at Huangcuo. Day 3: Nanputuo Temple-Xiamen Botanical Garden-Zhongshan Road-Ba Seafood Market. Pray at Nanputuo, visit Botanical Garden's misty rainforest and succulent zones, end with local delicacies at Zhongshan/Ba Market. ❤️ Other highlights: Xiamen University (book ahead for Furong Tunnel/Lake), Zhonggu Cableway (aerial city views), Jimei School Village (unique architecture, Dragon Boat Pool, Tan Kah Kee Residence).