

kuokuo429Oyster omelet, I always thought it was a Taiwanese snack, but I didn’t expect it to be a Fujian snack as well. In fact, it is the egg pancake from our Northeast, but with more ingredients, such as oysters, cucumbers and the like. In fact, the taste is really too ordinary. I can’t tell how delicious it is. Just try it!
Oyster omelet, I always thought it was a Taiwanese snack, but I didn’t expect it to be a Fujian snack as well. In fact, it is the egg pancake from our Northeast, but with more ingredients, such as oysters, cucumbers and the like. In fact, the taste is really too ordinary. I can’t tell how delicious it is. Just try it!
Overall evaluation: A small shop in Zengcuo'an snack street, the owner is very humorous. [Mint] Environment: OK, no seats, you have to stand to eat. But you can experience the characteristics of this snack street. [Service bell] Service: Very enthusiastic, very happy to chat with the boss. [Naughty] Taste: Very delicious, the sauce is also very delicious. There are also cucumber shreds.
While everyone was crammed into Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, I quietly went to Zhangzhou Volcanic Island, a hidden gem in southeastern Fujian. This secluded paradise boasts a real-life Monument Valley, black sand beaches straight out of a comic book, and coastal erosion landforms perfect for Icelandic cinematic shots. I practically had the entire area to myself in 3 days and 2 nights! I can't believe anyone doesn't know about this off-the-beaten-path guide to Zhangzhou Volcanic Island! 🌋 Why is Zhangzhou Volcanic Island a hidden gem? ▪️ Fewer Crowds, Beautiful Scenery: 80% fewer tourists than Xiamen, no need to queue for photos. ▪️ Unique Landforms: Volcanic rocks, sea cliffs, colorful reefs—a collection of geological wonders. ▪️ Photo Spots: Pink castle, rainbow mountain, bubble houses—perfect for Instagrammers. ▪️ Affordable: Inexpensive entrance fees, great value guesthouses, and cheap, fresh seafood. 📅 My 3-Day 2-Night All-Inclusive Itinerary 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Arrival at Volcanic Island, First Encounter with Black Romance ▪️ Afternoon: Drive from Xiamen (1.5 hours) and check into a guesthouse within the Volcanic Island Resort. After dropping off luggage, head straight to the black sand beach—a rare sight in China for black volcanic rock beaches! At low tide, the rocks are exposed, like being in Iceland 🇮🇸. ▪️ Evening: Watch the sunset from the sea cliff viewing platform. The volcanic rocks are bathed in golden light, and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks is incredibly soothing 🌅. ▪️ Evening: Eat your fill at a seafood stall outside the scenic area! Oysters were 2 yuan each, and the mantis shrimp were bigger than my hand! We ate until we were stuffed for 80 yuan per person! Lantern 2: A full day of sightseeing, my phone's memory is about to run out! ▪️ 8 AM: Before the tour groups arrived, we headed straight to the Monument Valley maze. This pink castle is so photogenic! Geometric lines + macaron colors, it's bursting with girlish charm! 💗 ▪️ Photo tips: Use arches to frame the view Sit on the stairs and shoot from below Shoot against the sea and sky from the top floor Wearing white or solid-colored clothes is the best for photos. ▪️ Lunch: We ate at a restaurant at the foot of Rainbow Mountain, next to the Chinese version of Salvation Mountain, with super cute colorful graffiti. ▪️ Afternoon: Bubble Forest: Over 200 transparent bubble houses, like stepping into an alien base Famous slide: Slide from the top of the mountain to the sea, so thrilling! Lover's Bay Beach: A heart-shaped rocky beach, a must-visit for couples. Geological Museum: Learn about the history of volcanic eruptions. ▪️ Evening: Watch the sunset at the infinity pool (open in summer), where the pink sky is reflected on the water, an unreal beauty. 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Explore the surrounding area and discover more surprises. ▪️ Morning: Drive 15 minutes to Zhenhai Cape. Fujian's "Little Kenting," with its red and white lighthouse, grasslands, and the sea, it's a truly cinematic experience. It was also a filming location for the movies *The Left Ear* and *Your Wedding*. 📽️ ▪️ Afternoon: Visit Baitang Bay to see the volcanic crater. A rare underwater ancient volcano crater in the world; you can walk in at low tide and experience the geological wonder of millions of years ago. ▪️ Evening: Buy some Zhangzhou specialties (pillow cakes, Duxun crispy candy) and return home satisfied. 📸 Top 7 Must-Shoot Spots 1️⃣ Monument Valley Top Floor: Pink castle + blue sea in the same frame 2️⃣ Black Sand Beach Reefs: Dark and atmospheric shots, recommended for cloudy days 3️⃣ Rainbow Mountain Graffiti Wall: Sit on the ground and shoot from below to make your legs look longer 4️⃣ Bubble House Panoramic View: Use a wide-angle lens for a futuristic feel 5️⃣ Zhenhai Cape Lighthouse: Japanese-style fresh and clean aesthetic 6️⃣ Sea-eroded Cliff Boardwalk: The breathtaking feeling of walking on the edge of a cliff 7️⃣ Infinity Pool Reflection: Symmetrical composition, exuding sophistication 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations On Volcanic Island: Hi Live Nancuo: Pure white Instagram-worthy B&B Sea U Homestay: Floor-to-ceiling windows with sea view Nearby: Zhenhaijiao Homestay: More affordable prices Tips: Book in advance during peak season! Weekend prices double 🚗 Transportation Guide By Car: 1.5 hours from Xiamen, the most recommended way Public Transportation: Xiamen → Zhangzhou Port Passenger Terminal (20-minute speedboat ride) Transfer to bus 605 to Volcano Island On the Island: The scenic area is large; it is recommended to buy a sightseeing bus ticket (20 RMB/person) 🦞 Seafood Food Guide ▪️ Must-Try List: Dongshan Baby Squid Soy Sauce Mixed Fish Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp Oyster Omelet ▪️ Recommended Restaurants: Fisherman's Wharf: Nice environment, moderate prices Afen Seafood: Popular with locals, high cost-performance ratio ▪️ Avoid: Restaurants inside the scenic area are expensive and generally mediocre; it is recommended to eat out. 💰 Cost Reference (2 people, 2 days, 1 night) Tickets: Volcano Island Package Ticket 198 RMB/person Accommodation: 400-800 RMB/night Food: 150 RMB/person/day Transportation: Fuel + tolls for self-driving trips approximately 200 RMB 💡 My Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Tips: Off-peak travel: Come on weekdays! Many tour groups on weekends. Weather Selection: Cloudy days for black sand beach photos, sunny days for colorful buildings. Clothing Preparation: Bring several outfits to change for different scenes. Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellent: Strong UV rays at the beach, many mosquitoes in the grass. Environmental Awareness: Do not damage the volcanic rocks, take all your trash with you. 🌟 Unexpected Beauty • Met a couple taking wedding photos on the black sand beach and offered to take their picture. • The guesthouse owner gave us mangoes he grew himself, super sweet. • Found a whole seashell on the beach in the evening, with tiny hermit crabs inside. • An elderly cowherd at Zhenhai Cape gave us directions in Hokkien. ✨ In conclusion, my biggest takeaway from my 3 days on Zhangzhou Volcanic Island was—there are still such hidden gems of a less-traveled destination in China. It's not overdeveloped, not commercialized, just the natural wonders and thoughtful design. If you're tired of crowded tourist spots and want a truly special trip, then come to Volcanic Island. After all, the best scenery is often hidden in places few people know about. #ZhangzhouTravel #OffTheBeatenPathDiscoveryClub #ZhangzhouTourism #FujianTravel #OffTheBeatenPathFreeSpotsRecommendation
Xiamen 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide! Local Recommendations For those planning a trip to Xiamen soon! You absolutely must read this guide carefully! Xiamen has many fun places, but you need to explore them by area. Otherwise, you'll waste a lot of time on the road! Save this 3-day Xiamen itinerary! - 3-Day Itinerary (No Detours!) DAY 1: Xiamen University - Nanputuo Temple - Botanical Garden - Zhonggu Cableway - Shapowei DAY 2: Huangcuo Beach - Gulangyu Island - Sunlight Rock - Shuzhuang Garden - Eighth Market DAY 3: Jimei University Village - Shigu Road - Dashe - Jiageng Park - Dragon Boat Pool - Things You Must Know When Going to Xiamen You can watch the sunrise at Huangcuo! The sunset at Baicheng is truly beautiful! Don't buy silver jewelry at tourist attractions; most are fake. For souvenirs, wait until evening when there are often carts selling cheaper items. If you want afternoon tea, choose Shapowei; there are many trendy shops. If you have plenty of time, you can visit Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, which leads directly to the sea! - Must-Try Foods in Xiamen * Satay Noodles: A classic Xiamen dish, the rich satay sauce is unforgettable. * Oyster Omelet: A perfect combination of fresh oysters and eggs, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. * Peanut Soup: A sweet but not greasy peanut soup. - #XiamenTravel #XiamenTravelGuide
✨Let's relax with the kids! 5 family-friendly hidden gems directly accessible by high-speed rail, 3 days 2 nights fun for just 800+ RMB per person 🌿 Stop crowding the popular tourist spots! We've carefully selected 5 charming little towns, each with its own unique style, perfect for families with kids. Direct high-speed rail access ensures a smooth journey, and prices are affordable and stress-free. Each town allows children to run wild while parents relax and enjoy themselves. Crucially, none of these are duplicates of our previous recommendations. Save this exclusive family-friendly guide! 🎯【List of Hidden Gem Towns for Families | Budget & Highlights at a Glance】 ✅ Zhangzhou, Fujian (Dongshan Island) | 1000+ RMB per person 🌟 Family Highlights: Beachcombing, windmill and cloud viewing, exploring the Fishbone Sandbar 🍜 Culinary Specialties: Freshly caught seafood, Minnan-style rice porridge, pan-fried oyster omelets ✅ Yixing, Jiangsu | 1000+ RMB per person 🌟 Family Highlights: Pottery DIY, bamboo forest exploration, cave adventure and summer retreat 🍜 Culinary Specialties: Black glutinous rice, braised pork with dried bamboo shoots, incredibly fresh farm-style dishes ✅ Hunan Liling | Average cost: 800+ RMB 🌟Family Highlights: Ceramic making experience, romantic fireworks show, ancient kiln culture exploration 🍜Cuisine: Liling stir-fried pork, Xiandu spicy duck, soft and sticky sugar-coated fried dough ✅Sichuan Ya'an | Average cost: 1200+ RMB 🌟Family Highlights: Panda base visit, tea culture experience, wildlife park feeding 🍜Cuisine: Ya'an fish hot pot, Ya'an "dada" noodles, fresh and fragrant wontons ✅Guizhou Zhenyuan | Average cost: 900+ RMB 🌟Family Highlights: Boating on the Wuyang River, strolling through the ancient town, visiting ethnic minority villages 🍜Cuisine: Zhenyuan stinky tofu, sour soup fish, authentic "silk doll" (a type of steamed bun) 🌊Fujian Zhangzhou (Dongshan Island) | An island holiday with fishing villages on one side and windmills on the other 🚄High-speed rail guide: Direct access to "Yunxiao Station", easy 30-minute taxi ride to the island, super convenient! 💰Budget Reference: 3 days 2 nights, 1000 RMB per person. You can even get a sea-view room for 50 RMB – amazing value! 👨👩👧👦Family Relaxing Itinerary: Day 1: Check into a seaside guesthouse on the island. In the evening, take the kids barefoot on the mirror-like beach of Jinluan Bay and watch the sunset over Orange Sea 🌅 Day 2: In the morning, stroll through the colorful fishing lanes of Nanmen Bay. In the afternoon, at low tide, go beachcombing, collect seashells, catch small crabs, and visit the popular Fishbone Sandbar 🐠 Day 3: Watch the white windmills turn on the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road, take family photos while enjoying the sea breeze, and return home satisfied! 🍤Food TIP: Fresh and affordable seafood. Be sure to try the oyster omelet and Minnan soup – kids love them! 🏺Yixing, Jiangsu|Natural Handmade Workshop in the Bamboo Forest of the "Pottery Capital" 🚄High-Speed Rail Guide: 1 hour direct from Nanjing/Shanghai to Yixing Station – perfect for a weekend trip! 💰Budget Reference: 3 days, 2 nights, 1000 RMB per person – comparable to a county town in terms of cost of living, easy and stress-free! 👨👩👧👦Family Relaxing Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon and check into a guesthouse on Shushan Ancient South Street. Visit a free Zisha (purple clay) workshop and experience the slow-paced life of the pottery capital.🏮 Day 2: Morning: Free visit to the Yixing Ceramics Museum, 30 RMB/person for a pottery DIY experience (you can take your creation home). Afternoon: Rent family bicycles at Longbeishan Forest Park for a refreshing ride.🌳 Day 3: Zhanggongdong Cave exploration + underground river boating – a perfect summer escape, kids won't want to leave! 🍚Food TIP: The black glutinous rice is fragrant and soft, and the braised pork with dried bamboo shoots is savory and flavorful – a perfect accompaniment to rice! 🎆Liling, Hunan | Fireworks and Clay Art in the Porcelain Capital of the World 🚄High-speed Rail Guide: From Changsha, the fastest journey takes 22 minutes to Liling East Station; from Guangzhou and Foshan, it's also about 2.5 hours. 💰Budget Reference: 800 RMB per person for three days and two nights, with many free family-friendly activities – excellent value! 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Relaxing Itinerary: Day 1: After checking in in the evening, take a stroll in Zhuangyuanzhou Park and watch the stunning light show on Lujiang Bridge ✨ Day 2: In the morning, visit the fairytale-themed China Ceramics Valley/Ceramics Museum (free); in the afternoon, unlock a family-friendly ceramics workshop (including firing) for 20 yuan; in the evening, enjoy the free "National Colors of Liling" fireworks show 🎇 Day 3: Visit Weishan Ancient Kiln for 1 yuan, explore the ancient kiln, and make pottery by hand, experiencing the charm of traditional craftsmanship~ 🌶️Food TIP: Liling stir-fried pork is so delicious you'll want to lick the plate clean; Xiandu spicy duck feet are increasingly fragrant with every bite; snacks are all under 10 yuan! 🐼Ya'an, Sichuan|Exploring the Rain City's Secret Paradise of National Treasure Pandas 🚄High-Speed Rail Guide: 1.5 hours direct from Chengdu to Ya'an Station, super convenient transportation! 💰Budget Reference: 3 days 2 nights, 1200 RMB per person. April and May have less rain and pleasant weather, perfect for families with kids! 👨👩👧👦Family Relaxing Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in the city at noon to rest and leisurely explore the Rain City, experiencing its relaxed pace.☔ Day 2: Spend the whole day at Bifengxia. In the morning, get up close and personal with the pandas at the Panda Base. In the afternoon, feed tigers and giraffes at the Wildlife Park.🦒 Day 3: Become a tea farmer for a day at Mengding Mountain, experiencing tea picking and processing, and feeling the charm of tea culture.🍵 🐟Food TIP: The Ya'an fish hot pot is incredibly tender, and the fish soup is milky white and super fresh—kids can easily drink two big bowls! 🏮Zhenyuan, Guizhou|A Thousand-Year-Old Town by the Wuyang River: A Slow-Paced Getaway 🚄High-Speed Rail Guide: Direct high-speed rail to Zhenyuan Station. Explore right from the station – no hassle! 💰Budget Reference: 3 days 2 nights, 900 RMB per person. A thousand-year-old town with affordable prices, perfect for a leisurely trip! 👨👩👧👦Family Relaxing Itinerary: Day 1: Check into a guesthouse by the Wuyang River in the afternoon. Enjoy picturesque views from your window. Take a leisurely stroll along the cobblestone streets in the evening. 🏞️ Day 2: Morning: Boat trip on the Wuyang River to admire the scenery on both banks. Afternoon: Explore the alleyways and discover unique shops and hidden gems. 📸 Day 3: Visit a minority village or relax by the river in the sun before heading home. 🍢Food TIP: Zhenyuan stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sour soup fish is spicy and appetizing, and the prices are affordable enough to fill you up! #PlacesYouGetOnWeChat #AJourneyLikeASong