The main idea when choosing a B&B in Xiamen is to take into account the convenience of traveling to scenic spots and at the same time have the local characteristics of Xiamen. Based on this idea of ??choosing a B&B, you can consider three different locations. B&Bs of different styles.
The first type: old villa style B&B in Gulangyu Island. It is a B&B based on a century-old villa on Gulangyu Island. It has a unique living experience and is convenient for visiting Gulangyu Island;
The second type: Zengcuo'an's fishing village-style B&B. Located in a small fishing village along the coast of Xiamen Huandao South Road, it is very convenient to reach popular attractions such as Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple.
The third type: Xiamen International Conference Center and Huangcuo Seaside B&B. This is the place with the brightest sunshine, the most delicate beaches and beautiful sea views in Xiamen. It is suitable for travelers who like sailing, vacation and leisure. Category 1: Old villa style B&B on Gulangyu Island What is the most important thing when traveling to Gulangyu Island? That is hundreds of old villas on Gulangyu Island. What better way to experience the unique historical charm of a century-old villa than to live in a villa? there is none left.
Most of the old villas on Gulangyu Island were built in the 1920s and 1930s, or even earlier. Except for villas such as Haitangtangou and Huangrongyuantang, which have been included in paid attractions or turned into schools and other institutions. In addition, most of the villas have been fully utilized and transformed into B&Bs, including the Huang Family Garden, known as the "First Villa", which is now the "Zhongdeji" B&B Hotel. These B&Bs that have been renovated from old villas not only retain their original architectural form, but even the furniture and furnishings inside have restored the scenes from those years, making the living experience very unique.
Gulangyu Island cannot be visited in one day, and the ticket price of Gulangyu Island itself includes a round trip. There is no need to purchase a ticket for the return trip the next day, which makes accommodation in Gulangyu Island necessary. Judging from the content of the trip, Gulangyu Island at night is closer to the romantic island full of southern atmosphere in your mind. Moreover, the sunset on the beach and the sunrise at Sunlight Rock are also experiences not to be missed when traveling to Gulangyu Island. It became necessary to stay overnight on Gulangyu Island.
Gulangyu Island villa-type B&B selection tips. Gulangyu Island is full of scenic spots, and there is no particularly bad location. However, it is recommended to choose a villa-type B&B near Sunlight Rock. It is convenient to climb to Sunlight Rock to watch the sunset and sunrise. You can also see the sea view. There are no vehicles on Gulangyu Island. Many villas on the mountain require climbing steps. You need to pay attention to these when choosing. At the same time, do not bring particularly heavy suitcases. Try to divide the large suitcase into two suitcases. I have lived in some of the best Gulangyu villa B&Bs, including the high-end Zhongdeji (Huang Family Garden), the more popular Huang Gongguan, Yuyuan, etc. Category 2: Fishing village style B&B in Zengcuo’an.
Zengcuo'an was once a small fishing village on the southern coast of Xiamen City. Because it is close to Xiamen University and has beautiful beach resources, it once became the first choice for Xiamen University students to rent houses because the rent here is cheap. Gradually, due to the large number of students, this small fishing village evolved into a B&B themed village with a strong cultural atmosphere. It is the second largest accommodation choice for people traveling to Xiamen after Gulangyu Island.
1? The strong cultural atmosphere is the unique charm of Zengcuo'an:
Nowadays, Zengcuo'an has no atmosphere of a fishing village, but in fact, it is used for B&Bs. There are very few new houses, most of them are old houses in fishing villages. There are even a few original Fujian houses in the village. Zengcuo'an is a bit like the artistic atmosphere of Beijing 798. This is entirely because students from Xiamen University rented more houses in the past, and cultural elements such as graffiti culture and bar culture gradually emerged in the village. Now with the blessing of food culture, it has become An Internet celebrity B&B village was built.
2? Blessed by many popular attractions.
Another important reason why Zengcuo'an can quickly develop into an Internet celebrity B&B village is that it has convenient transportation. Most of the famous attractions on Xiamen Island are only 2-3 stops away, and there are more than 20 buses. There are many lines and the transportation is very convenient. Famous scenic spots include: Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple, Baicheng Sand Sculpture, Huli Mountain Fort, Xiamen Star, etc.
Tips for choosing Zengcuo’an B&Bs. There are two major types of B&Bs in Zengcuo’an. One type is rebuilt on the basis of the original small fishing village houses. It is mainly located in the center of Zengcuo’an. The advantage is that the original Authentic, cheap, and very convenient for shopping. The disadvantage is that it is quite noisy and the rooms and facilities are relatively poor. The second category is B&Bs with brand new villa buildings like Rumo and Yishan Yihai. They have very good facilities and sea views. They are relatively expensive and are far away from the commercial center of Zengcuo'an. Travelers arriving by bus recommend the B&B in the center of Zengcuo'an Fishing Village, which has convenient transportation; self-driving car owners recommend the new villas on Tianquan Road, which have convenient parking and sea views. Zengcuo'an is not only a place for homestays, but also a place for gourmet food and various bars. There are many choices for consumption in the evening. Category 3: Xiamen International Conference Center and Huangcuo Seaside B&B.
Compared with the first two B&B options that focus on Xiamen’s traditional culture, the section of beach from Xiamen International Conference Center to Huangcuo is more inclined to travelers who go to Xiamen for vacation and enjoy their life. Here is Xiamen has the brightest sunshine, the most delicate beaches and the most beautiful sea views. It is suitable for travelers who like sailing, vacation and leisure.
1. Enjoy stunning sea views with five-star hotels:
This section of the beach is dotted with high-end five-star hotels such as Portman, InterContinental, and Tianyuan. The reason why these five-star hotels exist is because the beach in this section has fine sand, beautiful sea water, and natural scenery resources that even exceed those of Gulangyu Island. Therefore, the coastal B&Bs interspersed among these star hotels can enjoy this. Stunning sea views.
2. Rich marine theme tourist attractions:
Surrounding these B&Bs, within a half-hour walk, are the Yefeng Village, Huangcuo Beach, One Country, Two Systems Beach, Mazu Cultural Plaza, as well as Xiamen's most high-end yacht clubs such as Xiangshan Yacht Club, where you can take sailing boats and yachts out to sea, and have endless fun.
Tips for choosing B&Bs around the Xiamen International Conference Center. For B&Bs in this section, private sea view is the key. It is recommended that when choosing a room, you must find out whether it is a sea view room and the walking distance to the beach. If you like to look at the sea, you can choose a high-rise apartment B&B. The main reason for choosing to stay here is the invincible sea view and the delicate and wide beach. When the tide is low, there are a large number of hermit crabs on the beach. It is very lively and interesting, don't miss it. People who like water sports can choose sailing, yachting and other marine experience projects nearby.
The three categories of B&B choices for Xiamen travel introduced above are designed for different purposes of traveling to Xiamen. If you want to know more about which B&B has what kind of accommodation experience, you can leave a message Interactive, I am happy to share my Xiamen B&B accommodation experience with you.