Xiamen Must-Stay: Haiyue Water Garden

This trip to Xiamen led me to the incredibly romantic Haiyue Villa Water Garden - truly the pinnacle of niche getaways💦! While Xiamen is known as the "Garden on the Sea," this hidden villa hotel along Huandao Road takes island vacation vibes to the next level~ 🌈Location & Transportation • Situated on South Huandao Road, just a 5-minute walk to Huangcuo Beach - perfect for sunrise views • Only 3km from Zengcuoan, a 10-minute taxi ride to the trending food district • About 40 minutes from Gaoqi Airport, advance airport transfer booking recommended ✨Top 3 Reasons to Stay 1️⃣Private villa + pool: Each villa comes with its own pool and courtyard, featuring Greek-style white walls, blue tiles, and bougainvillea - every angle looks like Santorini 2️⃣Butler service: Welcome fruit platter upon arrival, with thoughtful evening servings of white fungus soup 3️⃣Exceptional privacy: Only 18 villas in total, guaranteeing exclusive pool time even during peak season 📸Photo Tips • Wear light-colored maxi dresses for overhead pool shots framing palm trees and blue sky • Capture floating afternoon tea when pool lights turn on at dusk - pink sparkling wine makes perfect prop • The white arched corridors in villa area photograph best at 4pm with soft lighting 💫Nearby Activities • 10-minute walk to tidal pools for seashell collecting • Rent electric scooters to cruise the coastline (hotel can arrange) • Evening drinks at OnlyOne Oceanview Cafe's wave-listening terrace ⚠️Notes • Mosquito repellent recommended in villa area • Pool isn't heated - might be chilly in autumn/winter • Book at least 1 month ahead, especially for holidays 🍵Hidden Perk Guests can book traditional Minnan Kung Fu tea ceremony - watch the tea master demonstrate the "Lord Guan Patrols the City" pouring technique~ In a nutshell: Want to avoid Gulangyu crowds while enjoying a resort-worthy escape? This is the place! Pack your floral dresses for three days of being the island's leading lady🌸~