Break for a drink
by asiaminor
While exploring the city it is always good to stop for a few minutes at a small market on the streets of Xiamen for a drink when you are thirsty.The soft drinks in refundable bottles would cost only 1yuan , the cheapest way to have drink.
tea
by cissy4170
Tea, as one of China's specialties, is the most popular beverage for Chinese people. There is even a system for appreciating tea which includes tea drinking (tea types and water heat), teapot art and tea house culture. According to historical data, China began to grow tea about two thousand years ago during the Warring States period (403-221 B.C.). Tea was known in the Han dynasty but only became popular in the Tang Dynasty. At this time, tea pot production was an art and tea drinking a ceremony. Tea falls into five major kinds: Black tea, Jasmine tea, Wulong tea, Green tea and Brick tea.Tea has been one of the daily necessities in China since time immemorial. In summer or warm climate, tea seems to dispel the heat and bring on instant cool together with a feeling of relaxation. For this reason, tea-houses abound in towns and market villages in South China and provide elderly retirees with the locales to meet and chat over a cup of tea. Enjoying the procedure of making tea and taste the famous Gongfu tea here. (Gongfu tea is the most popular beverage in south Fujian, China)
Beautiful Xiamen
by Sobe-A-Rush
I spent a whole day in Xiamen and tried to get around the city as much as i can to see everything. Its a super nice place and from what i saw i would say its one of the nicest cities in China that i ever visited. I dont have too many tips from here but i do have a few pics so check them out...
The nicest University i have ever been to....here are some more Pics
Good scenery all around Xiamen...A couple more Pics