Xiamen Minnan Snacks and Food

Eat your way through Bashi Market, Zhongshan Road, Gulangyu, Shapowei and Zengcuo'an, then take the high-speed train to Zhangzhou's Old Town for braised noodles.

A relaxed route centered on eating. On day one, eat shacha noodles, tusun jelly and peanut soup at Bashi Market and Zhongshan Road. On day two, snack your way around Gulangyu. On day three, go from Nanputuo's vegetarian pancakes to the night markets of Shapowei and Zengcuo'an. On day four, take the high-speed train to Zhangzhou's Old Town for braised noodles, four-fruit soup and guobian hu, then return to Xiamen Railway Station in the afternoon. Only sights on the way are included, suited to travelers willing to queue for longstanding shops.

Bashi Market is busiest in the morning. Zengcuo'an is crowded on weekend evenings.

Day by day

Day 1 · Bashi Market and Zhongshan Road Classics

Xiamen（Xiamen No.8 Market、Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street、Lujiang Road Waterfront）

Take a taxi from Xiamen Railway Station to Zhongshan Road, about 15 minutes. Walk between Bashi Market, Zhongshan Road and Lujiang Road.

Most grilled skewers on the main street are frozen semi-finished products. Choose longstanding shops in the alleys instead.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Lujiang Road

Day 2 · Snacking Around Gulangyu

Xiamen（Gulangyu Island、Longtou Road、Gulangyu Catholic Church、Shuzhuang Garden）

Take a ferry from Dongdu Cruise Terminal to the island, about 20 minutes. Walk around the island, then return to Zhongshan Road in the afternoon.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Lujiang Road

Day 3 · From Nanputuo to the Zengcuo'an Night Market

Xiamen（South Putuo Temple、Shapowei、Zengcuoan）

Take a bus to Nanputuo Temple, about 15 minutes. Walk to Shapowei. In the evening, take a bus or cycle to Zengcuo'an, then take a taxi back at night.

Zengcuo'an is quieter before 10 am or after 9 pm.

Stay: Zhongshan Road · Lujiang Road

Day 4 · Zhangzhou Old Town Braised Noodles

Zhangzhou Old Town & Volcanic Island（Zhangzhou Old Town、Zhangzhou Confucian Temple）

Take a high-speed train from Xiamen Railway Station to Zhangzhou Station, about 30 minutes. Then take a bus or taxi to the Old Town, about 20 minutes. In the afternoon, return to Xiamen Railway Station by the same route.

Breakfast items like guobian hu sell out before noon, so leave early.

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