Biking in Xiamen 环岛路骑车
March 2, 2025
Before heading to Xiamen, I visited the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, dedicated to commemorating Lin Zexu, a national hero and a key figure in China’s anti-opium movement. The museum provided a detailed overview of his life and achievements, highlighting his pivotal role in modern Chinese history.
The train ride from Fuzhou to Xiamen took about two hours. After checking into my hotel, I took a Didi to White City Beach. The weather was perfect, and the beach was lively with people enjoying the sunshine. However, I was more interested in biking along the coast. Initially, I couldn’t find any available bikes, so I took a leisurely walk along the beautiful seaside footpath before finally spotted a ride-share bike. The 93-minute ride cost less than $1, an unbelievably cheap deal.
As I biked along the coastline, large crowds had gathered to watch the sunset, and many newlywed couples were taken wedding photos with the ocean as their backdrop. Just as I was hoping for a spectacular sunset, a thick fog rolled in, completely obscuring the view. By the time the sky cleared slightly, it was already too late to see much of the sunset. Biking on the Island Loop Road was an unforgettable experience, filled with breathtaking scenery and a sense of adventure.
After returning the bike, I walked towards eMall and the Twin Towers, one of Xiamen’s most iconic landmarks. I ended the day with a hotpot dinner at the mall before heading back to the hotel.
