As 2020 is coming to an end, you can start preparing for a trip for 2021. So where is the best place to go for fun? It has to be Xiamen, Fujian. In Xiamen, you can see the endless sea and experience the beauty of a B&B town. So what else is interesting in Xiamen?

If you want to say which city in China can be said to be the freshest and most artistic, it must be Xiamen, known as Ludao. Sunshine, waves, beaches and emotional street corners, coupled with delicious food, make this "pearl" embedded in the sea attract countless tourists. Stroll the streets of Xiamen under the sunset, enjoy the romantic laziness of this city, throw away all stress and worries, and make your life rich.

Xiamen’s climate is maritime, mild and rainy, with an average annual temperature of around 21°C. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. Despite this, when traveling to Xiamen in winter, you still need to bring a small amount of warm clothes and bring some warm clothes in summer. Sun protection equipment; spring and autumn are the best time to travel, the temperature is just right and very comfortable. 1. Transportation Strategy

1. Xiamen currently has two Gaoqi Airports, one is T3 Terminal and the other is T4 Terminal, with similar locations. It’s 30-40 blocks to take a taxi to Zhongshan Road in the city. It is recommended to pick up a free hand-drawn map at the airport. It is very cute and practical. It has both reference value and collection value.

2. There are two train stations. When buying tickets, please choose "Xiamen Station" on the island. Do not choose "Xiamen North Station". The North Station is in Jimei, which is inconvenient! If you can only take the train to Xiamen From North Station, you can take BRT and subway to the city. You don’t need to take a taxi. It’s expensive, so you can choose Didi.

3. Transportation on the island: Xiamen is very small, but there are all kinds of transportation, including buses, taxis, online ride-hailing, shared bicycles, BRT, and subways. It is very convenient to reach various scenic spots. Bus No. 29 covers almost half of Xiamen’s famous attractions. The subway currently only has Line 1, which passes through most major attractions and transportation hubs. It is very convenient to download the Xiamen Metro APP and scan the code to enter the station.

TIP: Don’t take a private car that is enthusiastic about soliciting customers. They will take you to a deceptive restaurant without even mentioning detours. When taking a taxi, use the meter and turn on the navigation system, be sure to ask for an invoice. Don't believe the driver's lies easily. If you have any problems, call and complain immediately. It will be more difficult to take a taxi between 5 and 6 pm because they are changing shifts. 2. Accommodation recommendations

In Xiamen, choose B&Bs in the off-season and hotels in the peak season, which is more cost-effective. Zengcuo_ and Huandao Road Tower two areas are close to the scenic spot and have convenient transportation. There are more than a thousand B&Bs, good ones and bad ones. You should choose carefully. It is recommended to choose a newly renovated B&B that will have much better conditions. Don’t choose a cheap one just because it costs tens of dollars, otherwise your rest of the trip will be ruined by poor sleep. Waste.

If you are not paranoid about homestays, five-star hotels such as Sheraton, Le Meridien, Pullman, Rise Seaview, Taigu Hotel, etc. are all good.

If you arrive in Xiamen during the day, it is recommended to stay in the urban area, where the environment is good, safety is high, and transportation is convenient (it only takes half an hour and 30 yuan to get there no matter where you go). Recommended: Zhongshan Road, Railway Station, SM Commercial Plaza (a taxi to Gulangyu Island only costs about 20 yuan).

If you arrive at night, there is nothing much to say, choose Zengcuo_. Firstly, the transportation is convenient. There are buses for the airport express line and the railway station express line, and they all operate relatively late. There are many people and it is safe. Second, if you live in other places, you won’t have much to do after eating and putting down your things. If you live in Zengcuo, you can eat and go shopping at the same time. 3. Recommended scenic spots

Gulangyu Island

Landmark attractions. If you don’t go to Gulangyu Island when you come to Xiamen, it will be like going to Beijing and not climbing the Great Wall without a sense of ritual. Gulangyu is a small island. It has a variety of Chinese and Western buildings with different styles, and a collection of various specialty restaurants and shops, full of literary and artistic style. But again, you don’t have to negotiate the check-in landmarks. The principle of play is: see more, take more photos, eat less and buy less.

Gulangyu and Zengcuo are both small shops, and they are highly repetitive, so just choose one. That is to say, the shops on Gulangyu Island are basically all the same ones. They all have different forms. They sell small commodities from Yiwu, sing wandering songs from Lijiang, and charge the same high prices as the whole country.

Gulangyu Island and Zengcuo are very commercialized. Although there are also shops with petty bourgeoisie sentiments and a slightly slow life style, during the peak tourist season, you may not be able to stay away from the crowds. 'I feel it.

Xiamen to Gulangyu tourist route:

Ferry is the main means of transportation to reach Gulangyu Island.

Be sure to buy your ferry tickets in advance, as the fares vary depending on the destination terminal. Recommended route: Xiamen Cruise Center Xiagu Pier (also called Dongdu Pier)-Sanqiutian Pier, the fare is 35 yuan, and the island arrival time is 7:10-17:30. Because Sanqiutian Pier is the closest to the classic scenic spot on Gulangyu Island. It is just a few steps away from Longtou Road, and you can go and eat as soon as you get off the boat. Tips

1. The number of people on Gulangyu Island is limited every day. The number of people allowed on Gulangyu Island is 15,000 during the day. If you go to Gulangyu Island, you must buy tickets in advance. ① Search the official account 'Xiamen Ferry Co., Ltd.' on WeChat/Alipay (the official designated ticket purchase channel for tourists). One account can purchase up to 5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased within 15 days in advance, and tickets can be purchased 1 hour after the sailing time. Same-day ferry tickets; ② Queue up to buy tickets on site, and you may not be able to buy the departure flight that is suitable for you; ③ Buying on travel websites will cost a few dollars, but it is more convenient and faster; ④ Buy group tickets through a travel agency.

2. The ticket includes a round trip. You can transfer after purchasing the ticket at the Xiamen pier. Please keep the ticket and put it into the recycling port when returning from Gulangyu Island. Four to seven o'clock in the afternoon is the peak period for return trips, so be prepared to wait. The waiting situation at Neicuo'ao Pier on Gulangyu Island is less serious. You can choose. Those on Sanqiu Tian can return from Neicuo'ao.