Published on October 10, 2019 at 10:00

1： Return to Xiamen to explore food and beauty

There are always some cities that make people nostalgic. I still remember that the last time I went to Xiamen was a year ago. I missed a lot of things in that rush. This time I specially left four days to continue to leave.

Xiamen is more than 700 kilometers away from Hangzhou. It's just an hour's flight away. This time, I made a special appointment with my friends to start a four-day Gourmet Tour. On the trip, I arranged many scenic spots, no matter for the public, or for the minority, or for taking good photos.

I went to many scenic spots for the first time, so I made some strategies ahead of time. From Gulangyu to dingaozai cat street, to Xiamen botanical garden, to shapowei, there were surprises everywhere.

But the most important thing is Xiamen Cuisine. You can clock in seven restaurants in four days, from Xiamen station to Zhongshan Road, from Zhongshan Road to shapowei, and from shapowei to zengcuolong. Want to know more details, remember to read the whole travel notes.

2： Local people may not have been to these scenic spots in Xiamen

1. Gulangyu

I don't know where to start, but I'm deeply attached. Xiamen in my memory is always very emotional, which deeply attracts every traveler full of sincerity. I can't remember how many times I came to Xiamen. There is such a place that I can't get tired of. That is Gulangyu Island, a thousand year old island across the sea from Xiamen University, shining in the half hidden years.

Some people say that Xiamen has made Gulangyu. Rather, it is Gulangyu that has made Xiamen. Everyone who comes to Xiamen comes to the beautiful name of Gulangyu. Romance, tranquility, literature and art, and all the beautiful words are closely related to Gulangyu. This Neolithic island has never disturbed time, but softened it.

The essential thing to get to Gulangyu is to take a boat. For a traveler who seldom sees the sea, he is always very excited every time he sees the sea. The water is so Dandan, the mountains and islands are so beautiful, the trees are so thick, and the grass is so luxuriant that he interprets Cao Chao's "watching the sea" incisively and vividly. If the boat brings you shock, then when you really set foot on this beautiful island, it brings you unspeakable beauty.

The streets on Gulangyu Island are short and crisscross, with small red and white buildings springing up. Under the sun, the red tiles are shining, which makes it very delicate. Walk slowly on the bluestone slab, feel the sea breeze blowing on your face, touch the mottle on the wall with your hands, and tell the story of thousands of years.

In addition to the similar small buildings on the island, there are also many villas hidden in the hillside, coast and green trees. The elegant villas are in the style of combining Chinese and Western culture, with white as the keynote and red walls as embellishment. The huge courtyard is full of flowers, and the potted plants at the door grow to the fullest. It is a perfect interpretation of the quiet years, which makes people not want to disturb.

There are many scenic spots on the island, among which the sun rock, which grows on the top of the sun and the moon, can absorb the first ray of sunlight of Gulangyu in the morning. Along the stone steps, you can see the clouds above your head, which makes you feel cute.

After climbing to the top, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Gulangyu. Under the baptism of wind and rain, the houses nearby have gradually faded. Every brick and tile will tell the story of a hundred years. People can't help taking aerial photos. From the aerial photos, we can see that the buildings on Gulangyu are tightly surrounded by green plants. The whole Gulangyu is like a natural oxygen bar, full of green.

Gulangyu Island is just a sea away from Xiamen Island. Here, you can also enjoy the boundless scenery of Xiamen. The twin towers are looming, showing the prosperity of Xiamen to the world. There are also many ancient buildings on the island, such as Evangelical Church. Each small building has its own unique memory.

In Gulangyu, you can often see brides and brides with happy faces. They are well-dressed. On this beautiful island, they set their immortal time.

2. Tan Kah Kee Memorial Resort

When we talk about Xiamen, we all think of Xiamen University. This resounding city card has been deeply imprinted in the minds of every Chinese. However, for the students of Xiamen University, there is such a great man that they will never forget. That is Mr. Tan Kah kee. As the founder of Xiamen University, Tan Kah Kee is a native of Xiamen. As early as he was young, he was born and raised in Xiamen, He was a famous educator, industrialist and social activist.

For such a great man of the times, I have always been extremely revered. On this trip to Xiamen, I came to the tan Kah Kee Memorial resort to see the elegant demeanor of a generation of great men.

Tan Kah Kee Memorial resort is mainly composed of mastiff garden, former residence of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, exhibition hall of Tan Kah Kee's life story, return hall and return garden. We first came to the mastiff garden. Under the blue sky and white clouds, a majestic building is left to the world and independent. The sense of magnificence arises spontaneously. There are exquisite relief carvings on the external wall of the building, which tell the story of history and reveal the spirit of ingenuity. The mastiff garden is divided into three parts: porch, Jimei Liberation Monument and Tan Kah Kee tomb. When I saw the tombstone, I felt a moment of awe and couldn't help paying tribute to a generation of great people.

When you come to Mr. Tan Kah Kee's former residence, you can see an exquisite Western style building. The blue and white walls show the elegant style, which fully interprets the taste of Mr. Tan Kah kee. There are many bonsai in front of the small western style building, creating a sense of prosperity. Even if the great man has died, the spirit still stands.

In contrast, the Museum of Tan Kah Kee's life story is more simple. The two old bicycles in front of the door instantly pull people back to the 1990s. The exhibition hall is divided into three floors. It reproduces the scenes of Tan Kah Kee's life and hard work. Here, we can feel the multifaceted nature of Tan Kah kee. He is not only a lover of saving the country through industry, but also an educator of education. At the same time, he is also a revolutionary who is fearless in the face of crisis. Such multifaceted nature makes Mr. Tan Kah Kee fuller, The feeling of admiration arises spontaneously.

Then I came to the return garden, which is mainly composed of the return hall and the tan Kah Kee sculpture garden. Under the magnificent sculpture group, the four characters "Tao Li Fang Fei" are particularly impressive, which is the most sincere evaluation of a generation of educators. Wandering to the garden, the scenery is boundless. The statue on the great bank is just like the coconut tree, standing in people's hearts.

It is also worth seeing the tan Kah Kee Memorial Hall. The design of the memorial hall is unique. The combination of strong island style and Huizhou architectural style makes people refreshing. The red tiles show the beauty of simplicity under the sun, and the streamlined eaves add some fashionable elements to the memorial hall, which is destined to be a collision between beauty and culture.

3. Xiamen Botanical Garden

When you come to Xiamen, you can not only go to Gulangyu Island to feel the casual romance, but also go to zengcuolong to count the historical customs. There is such a familiar and strange word, which frequently appears in the punch list of major tourists. It's Xiamen botanical garden. It's hard to imagine that a seemingly unknown botanical garden can stand out among many scenic spots. It's really puzzling, However, seeing is better than hearing. This trip to Xiamen, the botanical garden has brought me a different tropical experience.

There are many scenic spots in the botanical garden. Due to the limited time, we took the sightseeing bus all the way to the rainforest world and the succulent plant area. I've heard about the succulent plant area for a long time. Today, it really deserves its reputation. All kinds of cactus and aloe grow into towering shapes, as if they were magnified by the camera. It's an eye opener. In contrast, the succulent plants we usually see are just a drop in the ocean. The plump cactus is very lovely. It collides with the yellow sand. When walking in the succulent plant area, you can't find a third color at all. Looking around, except for the yellow sand under your feet, the almost eyeful green is undoubtedly the best place to wash your eyes.

Of course, the reason why this place is so popular with tourists is undoubtedly that it is a photo resort. The huge succulent plants create a sense of beauty. You don't need to deliberately take photos. Every minute is a big walk. The full screen of INS makes you want to stop. Here, I also saw a lovely guy, a smart wild cat, who ran with the stream of people wantonly. It seemed that he wanted to integrate into the bustling beauty. However, due to his identity, he had to watch it quietly as a spectator. It's really amusing to see this kind of gaze.

Compared with the crowded succulent plant area, I prefer the quiet and beautiful tropical rain forest area. The sun shines through the dense leaves and casts the scattered light on the ground, creating a mysterious beauty. Although the lighting here is not as good as that in the succulent plant area, as long as the angle is appropriate, we can still take a large picture of the forest department. The light and shadow pass through the leaves and shine on the face. The delicate makeup can be seen at a glance, and the artistic Retro can be fully interpreted.

It is said that smog is sprayed here at 8:30 every morning. When you walk into the tropical rain forest, you will feel the smog. At first, I thought it was the moisture of plants, but I didn't expect that it was done intentionally. No wonder visitors will linger on with such care. When I come here, I feel like I am in a natural oxygen bar. I wish I could decorate the air here secretly. In addition to the fresh air, the temperature here is much lower than that in other places. Occasionally, the wind blows, which makes me feel refreshed.

Finally, I would like to remind you that the cactus here has thorns all over, which is not easy to provoke. You must pay attention to safety while taking photos.

4. Railway Cultural Park

With the continuous development of the tourism industry, Xiamen is now full of people. Although the scenery and trees here still retain the flavor of old Xiamen, it seems impossible to find a quiet and beautiful place here. All the major tourist attractions are full of people, and some of them do not know where to go.

In order to avoid the crowd, I came to such a place, although it has no net red punch card figure, nor sound entertainment facilities, but it retains the original memory of old Xiamen, more importantly, this exclusive memory has not been eroded by tourists, still intact.

It's the Railway Cultural Park. You can get there from the west gate of the botanical garden. Compared with the busy botanical garden, it's a lot more pure and quiet. There are no young and fresh faces here. Occasionally, several middle-aged and old people come here for a walk. It's quiet and beautiful, but it doesn't lose the smell of fireworks. I have a special preference for such a small place.

Walking into the Railway Cultural Park, I was welcomed by a stone tablet with a wooden plate. The six characters of "Railway Cultural Park" came into view. The red handwriting was particularly eye-catching. The wheel design at the bottom left was very unique. It seemed that it was telling the story of the growth ring of history, and the beauty of simplicity came into being.

The Railway Cultural Park was originally just an abandoned railway. As early as 2011, the municipal government decided to reclaim this treasure land and develop it into a leisure and entertainment park. Railway Cultural Park is mainly composed of four parts: Railway Cultural Area, people's living area, customs experience area and urban leisure area. There are small platforms, train cars and other landscapes in the park, which awaken people's memory of "guzao" train.

Along the railway track, you can feel the joy of sand and stone pressing your feet. Along the way, you can feel the green trees, as if you are isolated from the world. You can't feel the heat of the outside world. Banana leaves on one side are very popular. They always stick out their heads from time to time, trying to brush a sense of existence. The huge leaves swing with the wind, bringing a bit of cool to the past visitors.

Here, you can see the simple local people coming here for a walk, looking at the old objects, telling the unique stories of that era, listening to the simple local voice, which makes people feel more friendly. Although they are not local people, they are brought in by the strong local voice in an instant, and the memories of childhood are all awakened, which makes them feel like crossing.

Along the way, there are pavilions for passers-by to have a rest here. They lean on the wooden piles and listen to the wind and grass. Occasionally, a strong wind comes and makes the ground rustle. Time is dragged by the shadow for a long time. This is the time of old Xiamen.

5. Dingao Cat Street

When I come to Xiamen, I feel as if I have formed an indissoluble bond with literature and art. The green streets, the wet sea breeze, and countless characteristic B & B are all conveying the unique artistic atmosphere of Xiamen to the world. The most memorable part of this trip to Xiamen is dingaozai cat street, a cat themed street, which brings art to the extreme.

Dingaozai cat street is located near Xiamen University. It's a theme Street hidden in a small alley. When I first heard its name, I felt very excited. This ancient name ignited all my enthusiasm in an instant. With the word "cat" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the excrement shoveling officials had no resistance. Cat street is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every holiday, there are always crowds here. Fortunately, today is a working day, so we can enjoy a moment of peace.

When I first saw cat street, I was attracted by the strong Japanese style wind, as if I came to the cabin in the animation lens. The banner of "ding'ao Cat Street" is hanging on the door frame of a cat silhouette. On one side of the steps, there are several lovely little guys. Seeing this, the cat lovers have been completely occupied.

Most of the houses in cat street are dilapidated, but after a little artificial decoration, they become a beautiful landscape. Funny graffiti fills the whole wall, and various bright colors collide with each other, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere. What makes people laugh is that a cute mouse peeks out of the narrow window, Living life produces prisoners.

Here, you can also find your childhood memory, one by one vivid graffiti characters, instantly ignite the childhood memory, wandering among them, dazzling. Of course, the funny graffiti wall has become a good place to take photos. When you take a picture, you can see the color saturation at a glance.

Along the path, a cat Museum came into view. The sign composed of the cat's head, with white characters on a blue background, is lovely. The scene of cat street is vividly reproduced in the museum, and the strong animation style makes people love it. Here, I need to remind you that the cat museum needs to buy a ticket. A 25 yuan ticket will allow you to masturbate your cat all day. This is undoubtedly a great gift for cat lovers.

There are also many special snacks in the cat street. A small shop called Xiamen University goose rice is very popular. On the mottled wall, there are pictures of cats playing, which makes people stop. Walking in the cat street, cats can be seen everywhere. Once you turn around, you can have a perfect encounter with cats. It is undoubtedly a paradise for cat lovers.

6. Shapowei

As early as before I came to Xiamen, I heard that such a place, which gathered millions of dreams of literary and artistic youth, was also a holy land for local people to eat, drink and play. Naturally, I couldn't resist following a wave of wind. This place is shapowei.

Shapowei is the origin of Xiamen port. As early as the Qing Dynasty, it was used as a haven. Because it is located at the end of a section of sand beach, it is named "shapowei". Earlier, there was a lot of sand here, so it also enjoyed the reputation of "yushapo". Today's shapowei is mainly divided into three parts: Art West District, University Road and haven.

When you come to shapowei, the first one to bear the brunt is the old western style houses between the haven and the university road. After renovation, these houses have become major restaurants and cultural and creative museums. The style of the stores is bold and innovative, creating a unique aesthetic feeling. Just for the exquisite decoration, the girls can stop and take selfie for a long time.

The holy land of photography belongs to the western art district. The wall paintings here are exquisite graffiti with bright colors but no exaggeration. The perfect collision of various styles makes people love it. There are also some refreshing facilities. For example, the telephone booth with a young girl's heart is full of blue, pink and yellow. The color is so tender that girls are attracted at first sight and rush to punch in one after another. They can't move.

In addition to the exquisite telephone booth, the design of the tavern here is more bold and fashionable. The wooden benches are designed with oil barrels and the simple combination of colors. They play art with applause. They have to admire the artistic feelings of the boss. Such eye-catching design is really amazing. Of course, the surprise of the tavern is far more than the dining table. Looking at the guitarist in front of the door, through the wanton assembly of props, it forms a beautiful landscape, which shows the style of the tavern incisively and vividly.

There are also some jewelry stores here. The seemingly vulnerable small stores are full of young people's passion for youth. This small shop made of assembly boxes is blue and white, and the canvas bag at the door is free to show the power of youth. Through the window, we can see that this is a small literature and art shop selling bags. It doesn't need too much decoration. It has a distinctive style and is finished when it looks good.

After walking and stopping all the way, I unknowingly came to the Xiamen harbor marine culture exhibition hall. Here, I can have a panoramic view of the other side of the harbor. All kinds of residential houses form a harmonious landscape. There are three or two groups of fishing boats on the shore. The blue sea is sparkling. Occasionally, I can see the reflection of residential houses looming, and a strong breath of life.

Funny graffiti walls, exquisite dining bars and dilapidated residential houses are all embellished with young people's dreams and become more real and lovely.

7. Nanputuo Temple

When it comes to temples, people are always full of respect. As a country with a long history, China has an indissoluble bond with temples since ancient times. No matter in big cities or small counties, there are always one or two temples quietly guarding this land for people's blessing. In Xiamen, there is also such a temple. It has been burning incense all the year round. It is only one street away from Xiamen University. In the endless years, it has been listening to the sound of books.

Nanputuo temple was built in the late Tang Dynasty. It is mainly composed of Tianwang hall, Dabei hall, Daxiong hall and other buildings. The temple is free of charge. Compared with many temples with strong commercial atmosphere, it is a clear stream. Nanputuo is built on the mountain and faces the sea. It is sacred and romantic with the strong island style and fragrant flavor.

When I came to Nanputuo, I was met by a mountain gate. The four characters "famous mountain of Ludao" stand out. Ludao is another name for Xiamen, and famous mountain refers to Nanputuo temple. The mountain gate has one big gate and two small ones. There is an empty gate in the middle. Passing through the gate, I feel like I'm converted to Buddhism.

When you enter Nanputuo, a number of magnificent halls rise. The design of the building is dignified and elegant, and the flying dragon design of the eaves is very exquisite. It instantly improves the status of the hall. When you look at it from a distance, you will feel incomparably grand. First came to the temple of heavenly kings, the stone statue in front of the door is particularly eye-catching, elephant and lion combination, refreshing. The red lanterns in the corridor have gradually faded under the erosion of wind and rain, and complement each other with mottled stone pillars, showing the historical details.

The stone pillars are engraved with thought-provoking words. The hall is full of incense. Besides some middle-aged people, many young people come here to pray for fame. Then I came to the hall of great sorrow. I went up the stairs. The mottled stone steps carried every pilgrim. I felt a sense of history. The plaque of the great mercy hall is red at the bottom, and the large gold characters are very eye-catching. It interprets the spirit of Buddhism without reservation. There are four Avalokitesvara worshipped in the hall, who are merciful to all living beings.

The architecture of the Dharma hall is more simple. The wood carving design makes the building more beautiful. There are many flowers in front of the Dharma hall. Although it is not available for visitors, there are still some visitors here just to express their piety. The green area of the temple is large and full of vitality. The exquisite flying dragon on the eaves is particularly eye-catching. The sculpture is blue, white and red, exquisite but not enchanting, showing the world the unique style of Nanputuo.

When you come to the pool and stand here, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Xiamen University. With a wisp of breeze, the smell of incense is passed on to thousands of families. Finally, all of them melt into the water of this pool, which is quiet and beautiful.

8. Viewing platform of Yanwu Bridge

If sunlight rock can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Gulangyu Island, which place can have a panoramic view of the infinite scenery of Xiamen? This answer must be consistent, that is, the viewing platform of Yanwu bridge.

Yanwu bridge was officially opened to traffic in 2003. The bridge adopts fish bellied beams and elliptical piers. The whole body of the bridge is white, which sets off the blue sea and blue sky in the distance. There is no sense of disobedience. Here, except blue, white and green, there is almost no fourth color to disturb. Yanwu bridge is known as the closest bridge to the sea level in the world. In order to satisfy the tourists' endless yearning for Xiamen, Yanwu bridge is equipped with a free viewing platform, which is composed of three trestles and coastal footpaths. The whole viewing platform is composed of complete curves, without any edges and corners, and slowly extends to Xiamen Bay, which is extremely gentle.

Standing on the viewing platform, you can have a panoramic view of the 300 meter high twin towers. Against the blue sky, the streamlined Twin Towers soar into the clouds. The blue appearance is integrated with the sky, shining under the sun, which fully interprets the prosperity of Xiamen. As a landmark building, all of them interpret the beauty of Xiamen to visitors. Behind the twin towers is the Yanwu bridge. In fact, it's far away from each other. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see it from a distance.

The brand-new buses gallop on the bridge, blue and white, explaining the urban landscape of Xiamen. What surprised me even more was that the design of the Yanwu bridge was infinitely close to the sea level, but it took full account of the ebb and flow of the tide. Seeing this, I had to sigh about the strength of China's infrastructure.

On the sidewalk below the bridge, scattered tourists are strolling, facing the sea. The warm spring flowers are blooming, and the strong marine customs are coming. Standing here, you can see the beach of Baicheng in the distance. Under the sun, the soft sand and stones are incomparably fluffy, one foot at a time. Looking from afar, the beach is endless, like a blanket, incomparably flat, which makes people not bear to destroy it.

What's more, this picture of blue sea and blue sky seems to have been frozen. The soft sand makes people feel extremely warm. The fashionable bridge extends infinitely. The blue sky and the sea are integrated. Only a few idle clouds flutter with the wind. It reminds people of a poem: "the wind is shaking its leaves, the tree is tying its seeds, It's nice when we stand and don't talk. "

It's said that the viewing platform of Yanwu bridge is more beautiful at night. The neon lights on both sides of the island are shining, which makes people intoxicated. It's a pity that time is limited and I can't wait until evening. However, this tranquil beauty is enough to make people have endless aftertaste.

9. Zeng CuO long

Once upon a time, there was an island. There was a small fishing village on the island. The fishermen in the village worked at sunrise and died at sunset. They lived in the invisible years. However, one day, this beautiful small fishing village was discovered by the world. It was like a lady who had never been involved in the world. It gradually opened the veil of mystery and became popular. Now it has become a big city card of Xiamen. I believe everyone knows this. Yes, this small village is zengcuolong.

Zengcuolong is known as the most literary and artistic fishing village in China. It takes literature and art to the extreme and becomes a must punch in place for young people. Zengcuolong is located in the southeast of Xiamen Island. It used to be a small fishing village. The village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. People here live by the sea and live a simple and simple life day after day.

It is said that as early as the Ming Dynasty, it was once a major military center. The geographical conditions of mountain and sea created unique conditions for military defense. With the development of the times, zengcuolong has been included in the scope of urban renewal, but the exclusive memory of zengcuolong is deeply imprinted in every fisherman's heart.

When you come to zengcuolong, you can see a simple and exquisite plaque with gold characters on a red background. It looks very elegant against the blue sky, with a sense of being a small family. It is green and luxuriant around the doorplate, constantly delivering oxygen to the past visitors, making people feel refreshed. The houses here are made of unified red brick ancient houses. There are many Nanyang style "Fanzi buildings" everywhere. It is said that these are the traces left by the overseas Chinese in those years, and now they have become the precious gifts of zengcuolong.

As night falls, the whole zengcuolong is full of lights, and there are all kinds of snacks, which make people dazzled. Here, it is essential to order a local frozen bamboo shoots. As a special snack in Xiamen, it exudes the unique island style of Xiamen. Of course, there are also such delicacies as Shacha noodles, cuanzai fried, shrimp and eggshell, all of which highlight Xiamen on the tip of the tongue without reservation.

For a pig's hoof lover, the pig's hoof here is delicious, soft and glutinous. It's very attractive under the embellishment of sesame and scallion. People can't help but have a good appetite. After eating the pig's hoof, they can have a fruit platter. It's sweet and delicious, just to relieve the greasiness. It has to be said that the fruit here is really cheap. A ten yuan fruit cup is enough for you to eat.

While the setting sun has not completely sunk into the bottom of the sea, we grasp the tail of dusk and come to the beach opposite zengcuolong. In the crowd, we count the afterglow of the setting sun. The fiery red setting sun permeates the sky, which means "the sunrise is more red than the fire". Unfortunately, the setting sun is infinite, and dusk has arrived.

10. From Yu Bookstore

I do not know when, the text has become precious, love reading has been rendered on the unattainable color, has become a high praise of a person. It has to be said that with the continuous development of the Internet, all kinds of new things are constantly enriching our lives, but also dividing our concentration, taking away some seemingly insignificant good habits, such as reading.

Fortunately, there are always some people in every city who are sober. While integrating into their lives, they maintain a high degree of self-examination and interpret the spirit of reading incisively and vividly. They even try to wake up a city's perception of books through their own efforts. This is the original intention of Congyu bookstore, an online bookstore hidden in zengcuolong.

When I first heard its name, I believe many of my friends are just like me. They say they are confused. Before they really enter the bookstore, they are baffled by its name. The word "Yu" is homonymous with "Yu", which describes the appearance of a pen in one hand. Therefore, the book is the same. Cong Yu means pursuing the authenticity of books, which is also the original intention of the bookstore.

Congyu bookstore is located at the entrance of zengcuolong, which is in sharp contrast with the noisy food street. It seems to be out of place, but in fact, it adds a scholarly atmosphere to this place of literature and art. The appearance of the bookstore is based on white, without too much color embellishment, simple and aesthetic. After all, the only thing the owner wants to convey is the book itself. If it is too flashy, it will inevitably be a bit overwhelming. After all, the book has its own beauty, and the book has its own golden house. The world in the book is much more colorful than the reality.

On the glass door at the entrance, "Congyu bookstore" is very eye-catching. The font is beautiful and the style is clear, but it is not dull. It interprets the fragrance of the book just right. The door of the bookstore is designed with glass, and the display in the store is looming, which makes people can't help but speed up the pace.

Walking into the bookshop, on one side of the bookshelf, "I appreciate the day I met you." Zhang Ailing once said that "all encounters in the world are long-term reunion". I have always believed it, and so is the collision between books and hearts. On the other side of the glass door, there is a vivid label to guide the guests.

The moment I really stepped into the bookstore, I knew what beauty is. For readers, reading itself is a very beautiful thing, such a beautiful thing, naturally need elegant environment to set off, so as to complement each other. The bookshelves on the first floor are in log color and bean green, gentle and elegant. All kinds of Chinese and foreign literature are quietly placed on the bookshelves, waiting for readers to start a new journey.

He moved to the second floor and walked slowly up the narrow corridor. The white lines outlined the infinite beauty. Many netizens didn't understand why the stairs were not built more spacious. In fact, the owner intended to do it. He believed that people who really love reading would not be constrained by the narrow stairs. At the same time, he also hoped to create a surprise, After all, the real world is always narrow, but the ocean of knowledge is infinite.

There are many seats on the second floor. You can easily open a good book, choose a window seat, and quietly enjoy the infinite power of knowledge. All the dust along the way is washed away. At this moment, I just want to be a scholar.

11. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street

Almost every city has a street named after Dr. Sun Yat Sen, and Xiamen is no exception. There are many streets and alleys in Xiamen, among which Zhongshan road is the most important. When you come here, you can not only feel the prosperity of the city, but also enjoy the old customs and enjoy the unique urban customs of Xiamen.

It's said that Zhongshan road is more charming when night falls, so we specially went to the nearby eight cities for a stroll. As early as last century, this is Xiamen's seafood distribution center. There are all kinds of seafood. The whole street is wrapped by a strong seafood flavor, which has become the unique flavor of the eight cities. Under the baptism of wind and rain, the residential houses in eight cities have been mottled, but the people here are in peace and contentment, quietly guarding this piece of pure land, crisscross wire network will surround the residential buildings, and the breath of life will come.

Here, you can see the energetic old man, with a briefcase on his back and vigorous steps, as well as the well-dressed old woman, making an appointment to buy vegetables and go shopping. Among them, many sanitation workers are working hard. They all say that the smell of fireworks is the most soothing. Maybe that's what it is. The film is fixed and the color is in a hurry. Now we know our life.

The arcades in eight cities are original, and the scenes of life in old Xiamen are completely preserved. This used to be the scene of the movie "flying life". Many old buildings without losing artistic flavor have sprung up, and every brick is telling the story of old Xiamen to the world. The Siming cinema here has become a landmark building. After some renovation, it still shines in the years. In this land of literature and art, I don't know how many infatuated men and women leave too much affection.

It wasn't until it was getting late that we moved to the Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street. If the eight cities took me into the real life of Xiamen, then the Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is showing the present style of Xiamen to the world. There are many shops on both sides of the pedestrian street, and there are all kinds of famous brands, including many special food and various specialties, which are showing visitors the prosperity of Xiamen. The buildings on both sides adopt the unified white wall design, and the broad streets lead you to the grand road, which makes you feel like you are in Rome. The warm yellow lights create a sense of visual error and a sense of a dream.

Here, you can see all kinds of faces, including lovers, naughty and lovely children, and elegant aunts. They reveal the quality of life everywhere and show the happiness and development of Xiamen in the world. However, compared with the bustling Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, I prefer the authentic street style of Bashi, which is not a bit deliberate, but particularly exciting.

3： The taste of Xiamen

1. 1927 Dongyuan private kitchen

Facing the sea and blooming in spring, this is the most beautiful expectation of every tourist to Xiamen. Of course, in addition to the beautiful scenery, there are also delicious food to live up to. However, with the arrival of tourists, many streets in Xiamen have been filled with a variety of shops, and gradually lost the tranquility of the past. It is very valuable to have a good time in many restaurants. On this trip to Xiamen, I met such a restaurant in the midst of all kinds of dust, which makes people have a look for thousands of years.

This unique restaurant is located at No.65, Siming East Road, Siming District, beside Zhongshan Road. Although it is located in a prosperous area, it still has a unique sense of tranquility and independence. When I first saw the 1927 Dongyuan private kitchen, I was attracted by its elegant appearance. It was more like a private villa than a restaurant. It was said that the villa had a history of more than 100 years, but it was exquisite everywhere. It seemed that there was a special magic that people could not help being attracted.

Under the bright sunshine, a simple and beautiful courtyard stands quietly. The four words "Dongyuan private kitchen" are powerful and powerful, which adds an elegant style to the restaurant. Through the court, surrounded by flowers, green, a duplex small foreign house came into view, in the baptism of wind and rain, do not change the color, at this time I seem to step into a solemn church, full of respect.

When you walk into Dongyuan private kitchen, you will find familiar faces. On the photo wall, you can see the familiar clock in figures of Aidou. It is said that even Huang Jingyu is full of praise. After eating this meal, it seems that he is a step further away from his own Aidou.

Of course, apart from the elegant dining environment and unique dining experience, the dishes here are absolutely convincing. In order to satisfy our appetite, we tried all the famous dishes here, and then we realized what is delicious in the world.

Some people say that if you want to have a sense of ceremony, you must have a small dish in the store before you have a formal meal. If the taste is OK, a small dish is enough. The four small dishes here are enough to ignite your taste buds completely. The slightly sweet duck tongue is full of flavor, making people unable to stop chopsticks.

Here, it is essential to order a villa salt grilled fish, absolutely refresh the experience of eating fish. The fresh and tender fish is wrapped in thick salt. Looking from afar, it is more like a piece of crisp bread, which makes people pay close attention to it. When the waiter ignited the fire for a minute, it really showed its true face. The fragrance of the fish was completely preserved. The taste was tender, smooth and full of delicious.

The red paste crab glutinous rice is also a must order dish here. The red paste crab plate is very delicate. The glutinous rice fully absorbs the delicious taste of crab paste. The taste is soft and glutinous. One serving is enough to satisfy people. If you want to eat a strong home food, fairy chicken is a worthy choice. Fresh chicken and soft glutinous pig's feet perfectly collide, using the most traditional small fire slow stew, full of collagen, full of happiness.

The Matcha cereal shrimp here makes me refreshing. Matcha, cereal and shrimp? It's a strange combination, but what's unexpected is that it's such an informal collision, once again peak your taste experience, silky shrimp with delicate cereal and Matcha, fresh taste, people can't put it down.

The taste of French baked snails is very unique. The soft skin hides a thick piece of snails. After a bite, the mustard flavor fills the whole mouth, instantly refreshing. It's natural to eat abalone when you come to Xiamen. The name of the famous abalone is unique, but the taste is not to be underestimated. The size of abalone is moderate, and the taste is very delicious.

Laver stir fry perfectly shows the authentic flavor of old Xiamen, wrapped in thick meat floss, the taste is self-evident. The name of Qianli fragrance is particularly eye-catching. After frying, the lotus root slices taste crispy and fresh with edible fungus and other vegetables. Finally, I'd like to have fried shrimp Squilla with sweet scented osmanthus. It's fresh but not greasy. It's a happy ending to this delicious journey.

2. Siyu Fujian cuisine, old Xiamen specialty

When I come to Xiamen, the essential thing is to go to Zhongshan Road. There are many kinds of delicious food and special products, and I can see the flavor of old Xiamen at a glance. One of these restaurants is especially attractive to me. Before I came to Xiamen, my friend Amway had visited me many times, that is, Siyu min cuisine and old Xiamen special cuisine on Zhongshan Road, It was a place where even Zeng Zhiwei couldn't help punching in three times.

When I first saw Siyu Fujian cuisine and old Xiamen specialty, I was attracted by the strong star flavor here. At the door, there are the figures of the stars who punch in. Deng Chao, Zeng Zhiwei and others can see at a glance that they can stand out in so many restaurants, and the taste is self-evident.

When I enter Siyu Mincai, I am welcomed by a whole row of seafood pools. All kinds of seafood are surging with the current, which is enough to satisfy all your yearning for seafood. On the other side of the pool, there are some seats, neat and orderly, which are convenient for guests to have a rest while waiting for a meal. Then I walk inside. The warm yellow lights sprinkle all over the space, and a simple retro chandelier hangs high, All in all, there is nothing special about the decoration of the restaurant. The overall creation of a fresh and comfortable dining environment is the trump card.

Ginger duck here is a must order dish, and it is also the favorite of stars. Although ginger duck can be seen everywhere in Xiamen, the taste of Siyu Fujian food is better. Ginger is rich, and duck meat is very tasty. At the same time, the delicious and delicate duck meat is preserved, and the meat is silky, which makes people happy.

Steamed Jinchang fish is as delicious as ever. The fishy smell is handled properly. The fish is tender and smooth. With the embellishment of vegetables, it looks very attractive. The taste of stir fried strange razor clam is cool. The fresh razor clam is hot but not irritating after stir fried with scallion and garlic slices.

It's also worth recommending the fried crabs here. Friends who have eaten them say they can't put it down. The delicious crabs become more crispy after being fried. If you bite them gently, you can feel the wanton friction between the teeth, which makes people unable to stop. For those who love seafood, please don't miss the seafood platter here. The perfect combination of shrimp mushroom, scallop, abalone, oyster and green mouth is enough for you to eat.

When you come to Xiamen, it's essential to taste the flavor of soy sauce oil and water. The color of soy sauce Shuiwang snail here is delicious. Many different sizes of Wangluo are completely immersed in the soup. Take a sip and feel the delicious soup overflowing the whole mouth. Happiness arises spontaneously.

Old Xiamen fresh meat soup looks ordinary, but in fact it has a strong flavor. The small wonton in it has thin skin, fresh meat and refreshing taste. At the same time, it has the fragrance of laver, full of old Xiamen early taste.

If ginger duck is the signature of Siyu Fujian cuisine and old Xiamen specialty, other dishes are the soul of the store. They don't need gorgeous names. The simple combination of oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea is enough to make people nostalgic.

3. Shapoweichibao

Zhongshan Road, zengcuolong and Gulangyu are undoubtedly the places where visitors must punch in. However, for local people in Xiamen, they don't like the busy wanghong punch in point, but they have a special preference for such a place. Here, all the memories of Xiamen people are sealed up and all the flavor of old Xiamen is preserved.

This place is shapowei chibao. When you randomly interview a Xiamen people's favorite hotel on the street, you can always hear its name. It is said that shapowei chibao, formerly known as star shark glycerin factory, is now transformed into a food city. The familiar taste is mixed with many memories of old Xiamen. This food journey is destined to be a thought-provoking enjoyment.

When you come here, you can see a blue food city, which is a world-famous and independent city. The five characters of shapowei and chibao are red and white, and a strong marine flavor is coming. Here is a collection of all the special snacks of old Xiamen, as well as eye-catching custom performances. While enjoying the delicious food, we are looking for the exclusive memory of old Xiamen.

Shapowei restaurant is divided into five floors, each of which is unique. The first floor is the comprehensive hall, the second floor is Xiamen hall, the third floor is Zhangzhou hall, the fourth floor is Quanzhou hall, and the fifth floor is the comprehensive hall. Each floor brings you a new experience. We ordered a large table full of food, each of which was full of the original taste of old Xiamen.

Local bamboo shoot jelly is one of the special snacks in Xiamen, and it is also a new experience that you must have when you come to Xiamen. With the combination of dipping materials, it tastes more delicious, and it won't be hard to swallow. Of course, it's essential to order a piece of Sha Cha noodles. The strong taste of Sha Cha can satisfy all your yearning for the flavor of old Xiamen. The taste is slightly spicy but not stimulating. The amount of Sha Cha noodles is enough. A piece of Sha Cha noodles is enough to satisfy your appetite.

The oyster fried here is full of taste and a brand new taste bud experience with the combination of sauces. The shape of fried rice with pineapple is so bright that people even love your shape when they have a meal. The fragrance of pineapple is perfectly integrated into the rice. The taste is slightly sour but not astringent, which is very appetizing. Four soup fruits, five spice rolls, stewed noodles, bean curd fans, all of Fujian's special food, each one is very authentic.

After dinner, take a cup of Zhenhao to taste Quanzhou. As one of the famous Chinese snacks, Zhenhao has rich taste and conveys the original flavor of hometown.

In addition to satisfying the taste buds, I was also surprised to find a lot of folk performances. We gathered in front of a big bowl, playing the unique game of Bo Bing, and we were enjoying ourselves.

In addition, there is such a beautiful scenery left here. A performer dressed in red, manipulated puppets with both hands and performed various artistic images. It is said that this is a puppet show in Southern Fujian. Now it has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, which makes people stop for a while.

Come to shapowei and eat fort, looking for old Xiamen in memory.

4. Paste duck pot, old Xiamen style hot pot

I do not know when, hot pot has been deeply integrated into every Chinese heart, has become an indispensable part of people's daily life, after all, there is nothing that can not be solved by a hot pot. When I came to Xiamen, I could not do without the presence of hot pot. However, unlike Sichuan, Chongqing and other spicy flavors, the hot pot here has its own unique flavor. On this trip to Xiamen, I came to a well-known hot pot shop - paste duck pot · old Xiamen style hot pot, and felt the strong flavor of Southern Fujian.

Filed Under: Xiamen Mubai Wu