Saker att göra i Xiamen

I was quite excited for my first visit to a World Heritage Site on June 17th. Our tour guide that day was A-Jian. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate, and it rained all day. Despite this, our guide was very patient, picking up and dropping off every traveler, and meticulously explained the history with a touch of humor, which kept the trip from feeling dull.

The service is quite good, and the dancers perform diligently, making for an excellent show. It's very suitable for bringing older family members. If you're worried about feeling awkward, don't choose the most expensive seats. Instead, opt for the first row on either side, which is closest to the dancers and often includes interactive games.

Fastlandet är verkligen rökarevänligt, man kan röka både på marknadsrestauranger och på Lujiang nattkryssningsfärja 👍 Det är verkligen en kulturell skillnad 🤣 I Taiwan skulle man få onda ögat om man rökte inomhus 😂 Xiamen är så vackert, tvillingtornen är så vackra ♥ En bricka med te och snacks på översta våningen på färjan kostar 200 RMB, vilket är tusen taiwanesiska dollar 🤣

Thank you to driver Xiao Zhang for picking us up and dropping us off on time. It was amazing to see the Tulou buildings come to life from our textbooks; there are over 30,000 of them here! Yunshuiyao was beautiful, and thanks to Xiao Zhang for helping us take photos 🤳. Highly recommend 👍👍👍

The Xiamen Ancient Residence Scenic Area wasn't anything special. There were no people around, almost nothing was running, and we just had to look at the old, on-display exhibits and leave. However, the Minnan Legend show was worth seeing at least once with my parents. I was very worried because some reviews mentioned that the restrooms were dirty, but the restrooms were actually well-maintained and clean. We booked premier seats, so there weren't many people around us, and we were able to watch comfortably. Most of the audience is Chinese. Actually, there isn't a huge difference in the seats, but since it was just us in our area, it was less noisy and comfortable. Also, during the performance, translated text is shown on both the left and right sides.

I booked this tour without realizing it was a local Chinese tour, but it was still a lot of fun. I'm Korean, and the staff took great care of me from the beginning to the end of the itinerary. I had an issue with the WeChat app, so we communicated via email, and they provided convenient pickup and drop-off near my hotel, which made traveling much easier. In fact, because it was a local tour, I got to experience a more authentic and natural side of the area. Of course, I couldn't understand most of the explanations since they were in Chinese, but the visual experience was much more enjoyable. And using a translation app made it manageable, so it wasn't too difficult to travel. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

Although we stayed at a hotel that was a bit difficult to find, we had communicated via WeChat beforehand, so they picked us up right on time in front of the hotel. The guide only spoke Chinese, but we were able to communicate perfectly using written messages on a smartphone. It was a tour we could participate in with peace of mind and enjoyment. Since there were only two of us on the tour, we essentially got to enjoy it as a private charter. The guide was also very kind, and we had a stress-free experience throughout.

If you're interested in history, this is a must-visit destination. The place offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it perfect for exploring and appreciating its rich heritage. The beautiful views add to the charm and create a relaxing experience. Don't miss the chance to try the local food, which is both delicious and authentic. Whether you're visiting for the history, the scenery, or the cuisine, this destination is well worth the trip and leaves you with wonderful memories.

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