Xiamen, China
Met some travelers at the hostel and spent the day together.
I plan to visit Taiwan since it’s not far away from Fujian province and tried to find an affordable route to Taipei. Few years ago, direct flights from China to Taiwan weren’t allowed. Since the new government Kuomintang of Taiwan came into power, relation between China and Taiwan is getting better and there are direct flights now. Flying direct from China towards Taipei cost around 2000 Yuan. However, by taking a boat to KinMen (1 hour) then fly to Taipei cost only 670 Yuan.
An old post office
Xiamen is a clean and nicely planned mid size city.
Like most other cities, there are a lot of constructions going on. Housing prices are high so developers try to make the most out of it before the bubble burst.
The ferry terminal for ferries to Jinmen, Taiwan.
Pedestrian street, ZhongSan Road.
Old town with some interesting architecture.
Xiamen University which has one of the most beautiful campus in China.
Had lunch at the university canteen. There are a lot of food varieties at the food court.
Just right beside Xiamen University is the beach.
Some hostel mates.
Rented a bicycle for a scenic bike ride along the southern coast of Xiamen.
and cycled along the southern coast.
There is a big sign saying One Country 2 System. The sign is aim at KinMen island, Taiwan which is just across the coast from Xiamen.
Ferry to Gulangyu. After 10pm, the ferry is free from Gulangyu to Xiamen.
Gulangyu is a beautiful island 1square km in size. It’s a car free island and home to 16000 people. Traffics are banned in Gulangyu and was the island was a residence for westerners during Xiamen colonial past.
Night view of Xiamen city from Gulangyu
