🏖️ Xiamen, a seaside paradise, is mesmerizing with its gently lapping waves, soft sandy beaches, charming islands and breezy sea air.
In addition to its charming natural scenery, Xiamen also boasts a deep cultural heritage and fascinating historical stories. This year, the fire of Jimei school village is an example of the blend of natural beauty and humanistic atmosphere.
🏕️ Once a quiet fishing village on the outskirts of Xiamen, the Jimei Xuecun has been transformed into a beautiful, clean and picturesque seaside scenic spot.
✅ Distinctive architecture
🔹 The Jiageng-style building complex highlights the unique charm of southern Fujian architecture with its neat and tidy layout and striking red-brick saddle-shaped roofs. Campus buildings such as Jimei University and Jimei High School are concentrated, among which the Nanjian Building Cluster is particularly eye-catching, witnessing a century of historical changes.
✅ A feast of natural scenery
🔹 The sea is turquoise blue, the beach is delicate, the trees are lush, and the seagulls are soaring ...... Strolling along the beach, bathing in the sea breeze, listening to the sound of the waves, and gazing at the evening sun, one feels immense relaxation and pleasure.
🔹 Summer sunsets are particularly fascinating, with the evening sun gradually changing from orange-red to purple-red until it disappears into the sky. Walking along the seawall beach or along the streets, the sea breeze is fresh, and a casual walk makes your body and mind feel incredibly relaxed!
🔹 Must-hit beauty spots:
✨ Dragon Boat Pond (for sunset views)
✨ Nanti Park (a leisurely stroll along the seawall)
✨ Eco Viewing Corridor (beach play paradise)
✨ Jiageng Park - Chen Jiageng Memorial Hall (Trace the footsteps of humanity)
✅ Strong Cultural Ambience
🔹 Chen Jiageng Memorial Hall is built to commemorate Mr. Chen Jiageng, a patriotic overseas Chinese leader, who devoted his life to national salvation and education, founded Jimei Elementary School, Jimei Middle School, Jimei University, and Xiamen University, and made great contributions to China's modernization.
🔹 The Memorial Hall displays Chen Jiageng's precious relics and detailed historical information, which comprehensively shows the great patriotic overseas Chinese's loyalty to the motherland and deep concern for the nation, which makes people stand in awe.
✅ The Temptation of Seaside Cuisine
🔹 Xiamen's cuisine is dominated by fresh seafood, and seafood restaurants are scattered all over the scenic area.
🔹 Must-try specialties include sand tea noodles, earth bamboo shoots jelly and ginger duck, which are flavorful and memorable.
🔹 Specialty restaurants and B&Bs in the scenic area are mostly concentrated along the seawall, offering a wide range of flavors such as Southern Fujian, Cantonese and Southern Ocean cuisines, so it's a rare treat to savor the food while enjoying the sea view.
[Love] Here, there is no need to plan an elaborate itinerary, just stroll as you wish and stop as you go in order to truly experience the unique charm and fun of this seaside village.
Late summer and early fall is the best time to come here for a few days and let your mind drift with the sea breeze, and your mind will naturally become more open!