Meet your guide at your hotel in Xiamen or the meeting point and head to the Eighth Seafood Market, the oldest and largest fresh food market in Xiamen. Located right next to the harbour, fishermen in the past could bring their catch straight from the docks to the market within minutes. Because of this, locals often call it “Xiamen’s Seafood Museum.”

Today, you’ll find an impressive variety of fresh seafood alongside long-standing local eateries. Walking through the market is an eye-opening experience and a great way to understand Xiamen’s everyday food culture and coastal lifestyle.

Next, head to Zhongshan Pedestrian Road, Xiamen’s most iconic and historic commercial street. Lined with well-preserved Southeast Asian–style arcaded buildings, the street carries generations of local memories and everyday urban life.

Walking beneath the covered arcades, you’ll experience the layers of old Xiamen’s history alongside the energy of a constantly evolving modern city.

More than a place for shopping or photos, Zhongshan Road is a street where Xiamen’s past and present can be truly understood — through its architecture, street scenes, and local food culture.