2023-09-30#
The high-speed train we booked was around 6 o'clock. Since Hongqiao Railway Station does not allow overnight stays, I chose to sleep until 4:30 and then take a taxi to the station. There were indeed a lot of people traveling for National Day, and by around 5 o'clock, traffic had already started to build up.
When I arrived, I found that I could still have breakfast, so I went to Burger King and ordered this, which I thought was quite tasty.
This is Hongqiao Railway Station at 6 AM, so many people.jpg
I was really sleepy on the high-speed train, and most of the time I was catching up on sleep. A good eye mask with good light-blocking ability is really a must-have for travel. I also found that you can charge your devices directly on the high-speed train now, which is very friendly for iPhone users.
Just to note the speed: 155 km/h
Arrived in Xiamen
The weather is great
As soon as I arrived in Xiamen, I received a text message, hhh, suddenly felt a sense of ceremony.
Although the temperature that day was over 30 degrees Celsius, it didn't feel hot in the shade. If there was a breeze, it felt quite cool.
I drank the mint coconut recommended by the host, which indeed had a bit of a mint toothpaste flavor, but it was very refreshing and not greasy~ When will it come to Shanghai? I want to drink it again.
After resting for a while, I went for lunch. I originally wanted to go to Zhu Wu, but found it had turned into a butterfly and flown away.
By the way, the mode of transportation is often shared electric bikes. This was my first time riding an electric bike after leaving school, and it felt so comfortable to ride while enjoying the breeze.
During dinner, I unexpectedly encountered a Miku-themed car, but unfortunately, I was in a hurry and didn't take a clear picture.
For dinner, I went to Qixing Xilu Duck Leg Restaurant, and the taste was very much to my liking, super delicious, I had several bowls.
Mixed pig liver
Mixed duck intestines
Fried fish, my first time eating it, and it tastes completely different from fried small yellow croaker, this one has a bit of a milky flavor?
Mixed duck legs
Boiled beef
Group photo
I forgot to take pictures of the vinegar meat and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. In short, it was delicious, delicious, delicious.
When I posted on social media, I was praised by my friends in Xiamen, saying "You know how to eat." ✌🏻
After eating, we went to KTV to sing. Some of the music videos were quite strange. I felt like I was slightly better than before; I used to be too shy to sing at all.
After coming out, I saw the Ferris wheel and thought this angle was pretty good, so I took a picture.
2023-10-01#
The next day I went to Yan Yu 1/2
Sour cabbage fish, not many bones, very friendly for someone like me who doesn't eat fish.
Flame black pepper Angus beef, it sprays fire when served, quite cool.
Dongshan small squid
Da Hong Pao fresh milk pudding, the texture is very clever, delicious!
I forgot what this is
Turf jelly, I had seen mixed reviews about turf jelly before? But actually, when I ate it, I found it quite acceptable. One bite felt like jelly? The taste was also good.
Ginger duck, delicious, very fragrant, I even picked out the ginger to eat later. I want to eat it again.
It seems to be some kind of taro.
Let's have a panoramic view
Everything seemed quite delicious, especially I liked the fresh milk pudding and ginger duck. It was my first time experiencing Bo Bing, and I ended up winning all fresh milk puddings, hhh.
Then we went to Wild Typhoon, I rarely drink special drinks, usually I just have lattes and dirty.
I ordered the compass and dirty, the compass didn't have much coffee flavor, which should be acceptable for those not used to drinking coffee. Paired with persimmon and grapefruit, it was overall sweet.
This is the dirty I ordered, the cup is quite nice, but the taste and texture were nothing special. So I suggest if you go, just order the special drinks directly.
The lady also gave each of us a small cup of pineapple cake.
What other friends ordered,
The store's speaker is Marshall, and they also sell equipment.
Sunset captured from the car
Due to having lunch too late, I didn't eat much for dinner.
2023-10-02#
I went to Seven Bus and ordered almond avocado ice cream.
Speaking of Seven Bus, it allowed me to meet an online friend I hadn't seen in five years at the airport. Thanks to the host, thanks to Seven Bus!
I went to Meet Westwood for lunch, the portions were too much, I couldn't finish it.
Then we went to Gulangyu. While waiting for the ferry, I saw a really big ship.
Boarding the ship
I bought a coconut for 25 RMB, not sure if that’s expensive in the scenic area.
I feel that Gulangyu is not as commercially developed as ancient towns and streets, and still retains a lot of its unique characteristics.
Sunlight Rock and flying birds
This is the first time I’ve seen such a road sign
I encountered a group of cats
A couple
The sky gradually darkened
I took a photo of the necklace by the sea
This one is a bit funny
Then we went to Jiji Zaza BBQ. Due to heavy traffic, we chose to ride bikes there (I feel our skills are quite good, hhh). A small episode was that 73's phone ran out of battery, and when we were almost at the restaurant, she took another route. We thought she got lost and went to find her, but unexpectedly, she arrived at the restaurant without navigation, strong!
Smoked coffee and beef
Fruit small steak
The flavors were all quite good. It's worth mentioning that each dish had a different seasoning, unlike some BBQ places where the seasoning is similar despite different dishes, each had its own characteristics, very nice.
Then we wandered around the entrance of Xiamen University nearby, hey, I once thought about studying here for my master's degree.
The beach at night
2023-10-03#
I went to Zeng Cuo An for drinks, that street had many shops open even after 11 PM, it turns out that nightlife is concentrated here.
After drinking, we started to walk around. I tend to get sleepy after drinking, so I was in energy-saving mode the whole time, not participating much in the conversation, just listening to others talk. We walked and chatted until dawn.
By 7 AM, we had already walked over ten thousand steps.
Empty streets in the early morning
Early bird
After waking up, we went to Wild Strawberry together.
Wild Strawberry is indeed delicious and inexpensive, with super high cost performance.
Passed by a shop selling local specialties, saw this slogan.
I didn't expect to see the coffee shop from my hometown that closed down in Xiamen...
I saw an advertisement for the "Collapse Three" event at the subway station, so I took a picture.
For dinner, I went to Aoke Night Food. It was my first time eating raw marinated shrimp, the flavor of the sauce was like fern root powder, the texture was very chewy, but I was a bit worried about my stomach, so I only had a few.
Spicy grilled fish
Pig liver
Ice powder, I haven't had it in a long time 555
2023-10-04#
On the way out of Xiamen, the weather was still great.
The bus card has discounts, but you need to recharge at least 10 RMB, and I still had 1 RMB left at the end.
2023-10-05#
We went to the collaborative store in Hangzhou to check in, even though it wasn't open yet. The store was playing the host's songs all the time.
Then we went to eat at Fang Laoda, which had a long queue. The toppings were generous and fragrant, but the flavor of the noodles was a bit bland for me. If I have the chance, I want to try the tomato sauce.
The whole trip was very pleasant, but I felt like my mind wasn't fully present, and my reactions were quite slow.
Thanks to the brothers for taking care of me T T.
Others#
Some observations in Xiamen:
- Many cars are white
- Freight transportation is very common on the road