Coastal view across Lujiang Strait in Xiamen with Gulangyu Island's red rooftops and banyan trees in the foreground
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Plan 3 days in Xiamen with a board you can actually edit

Start with the real Xiamen board in Instaboard - mapped stops, day-by-day structure, and live sharing - then tailor the pacing, bookings, and notes to your trip.

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About This Template

Why this Xiamen board feels complete

Plan a 3-day Xiamen city break with a full day on car-free Gulangyu Island, a Siming district morning from Nanputuo Temple to the Xiamen University campus and a Baicheng Beach sunset, and a lighter coastal day through Hulishan Fortress, Zengcuoan Village, and Huandao Road. Spring brings mild mornings, bougainvillea, and steady sea breezes along Lujiang Strait.

Built itinerary

The itinerary is already built for you, and you can edit, customize, and rearrange it however you want.

Interactive map view

Drag places onto the canvas to plan visually, then see everything you added mapped out in one place.

Phone-ready itinerary

You get a cleaner version of the itinerary on your phone that is easy to use and easy to share.

Real-time collaboration

Everyone sees updates instantly and can make changes together without losing track of the latest version.

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See The Board Before You Open It

Preview the Xiamen layout in full.

This is the actual board structure you get when you open the template, not a generic mockup.

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Jump into the board with the structure already laid out so you can start editing immediately.

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Adjust to your pace

Swap stops, reorder days, and reshape the plan without rebuilding the trip from scratch.

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Share with companions

Keep everyone on the same itinerary instead of scattered screenshots and text threads.

Must-Visit Attractions

The key stops are already surfaced for you.

Fresh highlights pulled from the template so you can browse the shape of the trip before opening it.

Gulangyu Island in Xiamen
Must visit

Gulangyu Island

Book the round-trip ferry on the official WeChat mini-program at least a day ahead and leave from Dongdu Terminal before 9:30am. Give the island a full day for Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, and the Longtou Road snack street.

Sunlight Rock (Riguang Yan) in Xiamen
Must visit

Sunlight Rock (Riguang Yan)

Climb before 11am, when the summit queue builds and the light turns harsh. Bring water for the stairs; the payoff is a panorama over the island's red rooftops and Lujiang Strait.

Nanputuo Temple in Xiamen
Must visit

Nanputuo Temple

Arrive before 9am when the incense halls are calm and entry is free. The vegetarian restaurant queue is shortest at opening, and the campus is a short walk away.

Xiamen University in Xiamen
Must visit

Xiamen University

Reserve a visitor slot on the university WeChat system several days ahead and enter at the Siming gate with your passport. Walk the lakes and arcades first, then finish with the Furong Tunnel graffiti.

Zengcuoan Village in Xiamen
Must visit

Zengcuoan Village

Snack stalls, indie cafes, and guesthouses in a former fishing village steps from the beach. Weekends get packed, so a weekday afternoon is far easier to walk.

Huandao Road Coastal Boardwalk in Xiamen
Must visit

Huandao Road Coastal Boardwalk

Rent a bike or walk this oceanside path at golden hour for the classic strait shot past beaches and banyans. Return rentals before the posted closing hours.

Budgeting At A Glance

Plan the trip cost with less guesswork.

Typical daily costs in CNY (Chinese Yuan).

Budget

Accommodation: Hostels or budget hotels: CNY 100-200 per night

Food: Street food and local eateries: CNY 50-100 per day

Transportation: Public transport (buses, ferries): CNY 20-40 per day

Activities: Free or low-cost attractions: CNY 0-50 per day

Mid-range

Accommodation: Mid-range hotels: CNY 300-600 per night

Food: Casual dining and seafood restaurants: CNY 150-300 per day

Transportation: Mix of public transport and taxis: CNY 50-100 per day

Activities: Ferry, garden, and attraction tickets: CNY 100-300 per day

Luxury

Accommodation: Luxury hotels and seaside resorts: CNY 800-1500+ per night

Food: Fine dining and gourmet experiences: CNY 500-1000 per day

Transportation: Private cars or chauffeur services: CNY 200-500 per day

Activities: Premium tours and exclusive experiences: CNY 300-1000 per day

Money-saving tips

  • Book the Gulangyu ferry and combined garden tickets on WeChat ahead instead of paying walk-up prices.
  • Eat at snack streets like Longtou Road and Zengcuoan Village for affordable local meals.
  • Visit free sights such as Nanputuo Temple, Baicheng Beach, and the Huandao Road boardwalk.
  • Use buses and the metro instead of taxis to keep transportation costs low.
  • Travel on weekdays to avoid island visitor quotas, weekend crowds, and hotel surcharges.

Ready to make this Xiamen plan your own?

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