Don't just visit Gulangyu when you come to Xiamen, these 12 spots are must-visits for checking in
After returning from Xiamen, the lingering feelings are even stronger than those of a breakup,
watching the sea, feeling the breeze, climbing mountains, witnessing sunrises and sunsets, flying around...
The romance of this city can only truly be known by those who have visited.
If you haven't been to Xiamen yet, or are about to make a trip,
these 12 spots are must-visits for checking in, and if you like them, remember to like and save them.
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📷P1 Yuan Moon Square
A classic spot in Xiamen where ancient and modern elements frame together, it's recommended to visit in the evening when the night view is even more spectacular.
⭐️TIPS: Take the subway Line 1 to Guanren Station, exit from Gate 3 and walk for 15 minutes.
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📷P2 Mountain and Sea Health Trail
A popular mountain and sea hiking trail, with picturesque scenery all the way from top to bottom, and many classic photo spots for checking in.
⭐️TIPS: It's suggested to walk from top to bottom as it's easier, choose a good weather day, and the sunset here in the evening is incredibly beautiful.
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📷P3 Music Square
An ultra-romantic seascape, very artistic, a classic hotspot for checking in, and the photos look amazing.
⭐️TIPS: The end of the Mountain and Sea Health Trail is just across the road from Music Square.
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📷P4 Play Moon Slope
A romantic seascape with a solitary tree, great for photography, with many beach cafes nearby where you can spend the whole day.
⭐️Tips: It's about a 30-minute walk from Music Square.
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📷P5 Qingshui Palace
A mix of ancient Minnan architecture and airplanes, the photos are very eye-catching, with planes passing overhead every few minutes, making it a great spot for photography.
⭐️Tips: Take the subway Line 1 to Dianqian Station, exit from Gate 1 and walk for 15 minutes.
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📷P6 Chaotian Palace
Minnan ancient architecture with airplanes in the same frame.
⭐️Tips: It's about a 20-minute walk from Qingshui Palace to Chaotian Palace, and you can check in at both places.
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📷P7 Universe Interesting Research Institute
The wall has the characters for 'Xiamen' on it, a classic spot for checking in. The nearby old streets and bird and flower markets are also great for strolling and taking photos.
⭐️Tips: Exit from Zhongshan Park Station on subway Line 1.
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📷P8 Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
The buildings here are beautiful, giving a feeling of walking through European streets.
⭐️Tips: Take the subway Line 1 to Zhenhai Station, exit from Gate 1.
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📷P9 Hongshan Park
Close to Zhongshan Road, the viewing pavilion on the mountaintop offers views of Gulangyu and the Twin Towers. It's recommended to come after 4 pm for the sunset and night view.
⭐️Tips: Take the subway Line 1 to Zhenhai Station, exit from Gate 3 and walk 300 meters, it's an easy climb.
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📷P10 Shapowei
It has the feel of old Xiamen, great for photography at sunset, and the night view is also beautiful. There are many popular snacks to check in here, but the queues can be a bit exaggerated.
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📷P11 Minzu Road No. 47
At the end of the road is the landmark Twin Towers of Xiamen, great for photography, with compositions that include the zebra crossing at the intersection.
⭐️Tips: Close to Shapowei, the nearby subway station is Zhenhai Station on Line 1
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📷P12 Dashan Mountain Suburban Park
Climbing is required, but it's not difficult. You can come here to watch the sunset in the evening. Enter from the south gate, go up the mountain and then take the mountain ring road (do not take the summit road), and after about 40 minutes, you'll reach the classic spot for checking in, which is easy to find.