Xiamen Shapowei | Accidentally Stepping into a Colorful Fairy Tale World

| Accidentally stepping into a colorful fairy tale world. When in Xiamen, how can you miss the artistic charm of Shapowei! As the filming location for *The Beginning* and *Shining for One Thing*, Shapowei is hands down Xiamen’s most photogenic district! Rainbow walls, vintage shops, the Twin Towers photo spot… This ultimate guide unlocks N ways to play! ♀️【Immersive Fun in the Art West Zone】 Starting point: Shapowei Art West Zone (navigate directly) 1️⃣ Snap the Rainbow Wall: Unlock the viral backdrop in the Art West Zone 🌈 2️⃣ Explore the Creative Market: Hunt for handmade jewelry/retro collectibles/cultural souvenirs 🎨 3️⃣ Stroll along the river: Grab bubble tea and snap pics while walking 🌉 (river reflections + Twin Towers = perfection) 6️⃣ Discover roadside shops: Wander through cozy boutiques 🎐 and buy Xiamen-style souvenirs 🍧【Must-Try Food List】 ▪️ Roadside dessert spots: Soufflé pancakes + fluffy shaved ice 🍧 ▪️ Minnan specialties: Five-spice rolls/vinegar-marinated pork/oyster omelet 🔥 🌟 Nearby attractions: ✔️ Xiamen University ✔️ Yanwu Bridge Viewing Deck ✔️ Botanical Garden ✔️ Zhongshan Road ✔️ Twin Towers ✔️ Nanputuo Temple ✔️ Baicheng Beach ✔️ Hulishan Fortress ✔️ Island Ring Road 📌【Nearby Exploration Combos】 ✔️ Ding'aozi Cat Street (5min walk): Graffiti-filled feline-themed alley 🐾 ✔️ Yanwu Bridge (8min bike ride): Chase the tangerine-hued sunset 🌅 ✔️ Xiamen University (direct access via West Gate): Capture century-old campus vibes with phoenix flowers 📚 🚌 Transport Tips: ▫️ Take bus 71/86 and alight at "Shapowei Station" ▫️ For taxis, set "Art West Zone" as the destination ▫️ Best visited after 16:00—sunset + night views double the romance! ☀️ Sit on the rooftop terrace of the Art West Zone, watching rows of fishing boats quietly "lined up" 🚤, basking in the warm sun and soaking in the slow life of old Xiamen’s fishing port. Search 🔍【Xiamen Local Guide】 for more authentic Xiamen experiences~