Jimei District Travel, Xiamen
Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian — Hometown of Tan Kah Kee and a hub of cultural education, featuring attractions such as Jimei University Village, Garden Expo Garden, Dragon Boat Pool, and Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum. Experience cultural heritage and coastal customs on a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural & Coastal Tour of Jimei District
Explore the university village, stroll through gardens, experience dragon boat racing, and embrace the Jiageng spirit
Morning: Visit Jimei University Village and admire Jiageng-style architecture; Afternoon: Stroll along the Dragon Boat Pool and experience Dragon Boat Festival culture; Evening: Explore Aoyuan Garden and learn about Mr. Tan Kah Kee's life story.
- Hotels around Jimei University Village
- Homestays near Garden Expo Garden
- Hotels in Jimei Wanda Business District
- Satay Noodles
- Duck Congee
- Oyster Omelette
- Peanut Soup
- Fish Ball Soup
- Jimei University Village is large; renting a bicycle is recommended for sightseeing
- The night view of Dragon Boat Pool is beautiful with lights, suitable for evening walks and photography
- Tickets are required for Aoyuan Garden and can be booked online in advance
Whole day: Explore the Garden Expo Garden and admire garden art from various regions; Afternoon: Visit the Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum to learn about overseas Chinese culture; Evening: Experience the Laoyuanzi Folk Culture Scenic Area.
- Xiamen North Railway Station is located in Jimei District with convenient transportation
- Metro Line 1 directly reaches Garden Expo Garden
- There are bus connections between various attractions; it is recommended to use navigation software to check routes
- Garden Expo Garden: ¥60
- Aoyuan Garden: ¥30
- Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum: Free
- Laoyuanzi Scenic Area: ¥120
- Garden Expo Garden is large; taking a sightseeing bus is recommended
- Advance reservation is required to visit Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum
- There are folk performances in Laoyuanzi Scenic Area; pay attention to the performance schedule
Must-Try Foods in Jimei District
Jimei Satay Noodles
A specialty snack of Jimei with rich soup and abundant ingredients, mainly including fresh shrimp, lean meat, dried tofu, etc. It tastes spicy and delicious, and is loved by both locals and tourists.
Duck Congee
A traditional breakfast in Jimei, made by boiling high-quality duck meat with rice. The porridge is fragrant and soft, and the duck meat is tender and flavorful. It is often served with fried dough sticks, peanuts and other ingredients, rich in nutrition and delicious in taste.
Oyster Omelette
A classic Southern Fujian snack made by frying fresh oysters with sweet potato flour and eggs. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and eaten with sweet and spicy sauce. It is a common delicious snack on the streets of Jimei.
Peanut Soup
A traditional Southern Fujian dessert made by boiling peanuts until soft and rotten. The soup is sweet and rich, often served as breakfast or afternoon tea, with nourishing and health-preserving effects, and deeply loved by locals.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate with blooming flowers, suitable for garden tours
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities and cultural visits
- Avoid the hot and rainy summer months (July-August)
- Satay Noodles
- Duck Congee
- Oyster Omelette
- Peanut Soup
- Fish Ball Soup
- Tickets: Approximately ¥150-250
- Accommodation: ¥150-400 per night
- Catering: ¥80-150 per day
- Transportation: ¥40-100
- Total: ¥500-1000
- How to get to Jimei University Village? → Take Metro Line 1 to Jimei University Village Station
- How long to visit Garden Expo Garden? → It is recommended to arrange 4-6 hours
- Recommended Jimei souvenirs? → Gulangyu Pie, Peanut Crisp, Seafood Dry Goods
- Is transportation in Jimei District convenient? → Metro Line 1 and BRT cover major attractions