Visit Xiamen from December to January with this detailed travel guide

Perfect for those who don't want to plan their own itinerary. 🌄 Best places to watch the sunrise and sunset: 📍 Best places to watch the sunrise In Xiamen, the best places to watch the sunrise are the Convention and Exhibition Center and Huangcuo Beach. On Gulangyu Island, the best places are Sunlight Rock and Gulangyu Beach. ・🌅 Best places to watch the sunset In Xiamen, the best places to watch the sunset are Yanwu Bridge Observation Deck, Zengcuo'an Beach, Ferry Terminal, Bay Park, Baicheng Beach, and Zhonggu Cableway. On Gulangyu Island, the best places are Gulangyu Beach and Moonlight Rock. 📜 My travel itinerary: 👉 Day 1: After arriving at Xiamen Railway Station, head to Zhongshan Road, then to the Botanical Garden, and finally to Bashi. 👉 Day 2: First visit Shapowei, then go to Huandao Road, then to Huangcuo Beach, and finally to the late-night bar. 👉 Day 3: Take the sea subway to Jimei School Village, and then to the Ten Mile Causeway. 👉 Day 4: Visit Gulangyu Island and then return home. 🏝 Gulangyu Island travel guide: 🚢 Transportation: Take a ferry from Xiamen International Cruise Center to Sanqiutian Pier (most of the attractions on Gulangyu Island are around here) or Neicuo'ao Pier. The ferry ride takes about 20 minutes. 🎫 Tickets: Free entry to the island. A joint ticket for the five core attractions on the island costs CNY 95. Ferry tickets: Regular tickets cost CNY 35 for a round trip. The last ferry departs at 17:00 (ID card required to board the ferry). 🛶 Xiamen: Take a ferry from Sanqiutian Pier. Return to Xiagu Pier before 18:00, and to the Ferry Terminal after 18:00 (the pier opposite Zhongshan Road, a short ferry ride that saves time). The transportation is very convenient. 🍲 Xiamen food: 🍘 Haoshilai Seafood: Haoshilai Seafood Food Stall at the entrance of Douxi Road offers authentic old Xiamen cuisine at affordable prices. It's a must-try even if you have to wait in line. It's the first choice for locals to gather for a meal. The signature dish is rice with oysters. ⚠ Xiamen travel tips: 🌟 It's not recommended to buy specialties at scenic spots. You can buy them in the city. 🌟 Don't trust people who offer to take you to scenic spots for free. It's a scam. 🌟 Don't take photos with people in cartoon costumes. They will charge you. 🌟 The weather in Xiamen is changeable. Be sure to bring rain gear when you go out.