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Xiamen Xiaodeng Island Travel Guide

Blog / 11/21/2024

Among the many islands in Xiamen, there is a small island, which still retains the authenticity of a small fishing village and many seaside activities, such as catching the sea and digging oysters. That is Xiaodeng Island. Surrounded by blue sea water, the island looks very much like a sleeping beauty lying on her back.

What are the interesting things in Xiaodeng Island?

Although Xiaodeng Island is small, it is full of scenery. The attractions such as Bamin Iron Tree King, Single Tree Forest, Meiren Well in Tang Dynasty, Moon Bay, Minnan ancient residential buildings, bunkers and civil air defense tunnels are overwhelming. In addition to the unique natural scenery and profound historical background, the special aquatic products such as laver, grouper, yellow croaker and prawn are also a highlight of Xiaodeng Island, and of course, the crowning touch of the national first-class protected animal white dolphin is indispensable.

In addition, as an island in Xiamen, it is naturally far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, emitting the purity and original flavor of isolation.

Before sunrise, taking advantage of the ebb of the tide, the industrious islanders have embarked on the journey of harvesting oysters, so they have to be busy until nine o'clock in the morning.

Xiaodeng leisure fishing village

Xiaolan leisure fishing village is an inevitable product of the rise of Xiaolan tourism. Xiaolan leisure fishing village is a comprehensive tourism and holiday scenic spot with "tourism, leisure, vacation and entertainment", which integrates cruise, catering, guest room, water leisure and outdoor development. The steaming room, salt house, beauty sea floating, water bike, land multi-person bike, water kayak and other projects are full of fun and are very good leisure choices.

Tickets for scenic spots: 30 yuan/person,

Business hours: 8:00-18:00

Xiamen Tourism Year Card holders can avoid large tickets for scenic spots, excluding entertainment and accommodation.

Address of scenic spot: No.167 Houbaoli, Xiaodeng Island, Xiang 'an District

If you want to go to Xiaodeng Island, you must take a boat from the dock of Dadeng Island. The scenery along the coast is also very shocking. The blue sea is connected with the distant horizon, and the endless sea waves roll. When you sit on the boat, you will feel the sea breeze blowing head-on. The sea breeze is full of the smell of the sea, and occasionally you will see a few small fish churning in the waves.

Although Xiaodeng Island is not famous, you can enjoy its innocence and simplicity and experience the simplest happiness here. Have you ever thought that one day you can wake up naturally at the seaside, then get up lazily and take a walk along the seaside, without grabbing the beach with many people or getting up early to see a certain scenic spot? In Xiaodeng Island, you just need to relax yourself and enjoy the unique scenery of this island in the most relaxed way, quietly, without any disturbance in your ears. Everything on the beach is its original appearance except the fishermen's rising sun and comfortable sea breeze.

Xiaodeng Island is a certain distance from Xiamen Island, but it faces Jinmen across the sea, and it is also known as one of the closest places to Jinmen. Here you can watch Jinmen from a close distance, because it is only about 1,600 meters away, so you can have a panoramic view of Jinmen and enjoy absolute tranquility here.

What good food is there in Xiaodeng Island?

There is little pollution in the sea area of Xiaodeng Island, and the local seafood is delicious and delicious, rich in grouper, yellow-winged fish, laver, dried oyster and so on.

roast fish

Sundried laver

Fried crab with half cut crab, fried with shredded ginger and sauteed until fragrant. The incision is down, and it tastes excellent.

Fried oyster: Add garlic, cabbage, shredded carrot and sweet potato powder to the oyster, stir evenly, and fry in oil pan until golden.

Sweet potato powder: the main ingredient of sweet potato powder is wide sweet potato vermicelli, which tastes fine and smooth, Q-bomb is chewy, and Shanghai oyster, canned braised pork and scallion oil are added to make it taste excellent.

Laver pot: Xiao Lao's head water laver is famous. No matter how it is cooked, it tastes good.

Guide to transportation and accommodation

Accommodation:

To travel to Xiaoleng Island, you can consider staying in the hydrophilic villa of Xiaoleng leisure fishing village (in the leisure fishing village, you can enjoy the fishing village) and the most beautiful veteran inn (in a high position, some high-rise rooms can have a sea view).

Transportation:

(1) Take Bus No.760: Third Hospital (first stop)-Daleng Tiangan (to Taiwan Small Commodity Market) (last stop). At Dalong Wharf Station (penultimate stop-get off and turn right to take a boat or battery car-Xiaolong Island.

(2) Take the first stop of the 756 tourist line at Wucun Bus Station-Dadeng Tiangan (to Taiwan Small Commodity Market) (the last stop). At Dadeng Wharf Station (the penultimate stop)-get off and turn right to take a boat or battery car-Xiaodeng Island.

Large and small Lidao Island are island attractions in Xiamen, but their itinerary, transportation mode and accommodation conditions are slightly different, as follows:

* Itinerary arrangement of Daxie Island:

Daxie Island:

1. Visit the beach: Daleng Island has many beaches, among which the famous ones are Daleng Beach and Xiaoleng Beach. These two beaches are very clean, with clear water and white sand, suitable for relaxing and enjoying the sunshine.

2. Climb Xiaoleng Mountain: Xiaoleng Mountain is the peak of Daleng Island. Climbing to the top can overlook the beauty of the whole island. There are many unique stones and flowers on the mountain, which make people linger.

3. Taste seafood: The sea resources around Da 'an Island are very rich, and the seafood here is very fresh and delicious. You can taste all kinds of seafood in local restaurants, or go fishing by yourself to experience the fun of life at sea.

Xiaodeng Island:

1. Natural scenery: Although Xiaodeng Island is small, it is full of scenery. There are attractions such as Tieshuwang in Bamin, a single tree into a forest, Meirenjing in Tang Dynasty, Moon Bay, ancient dwellings in southern Fujian, bunkers and civil air defense tunnels.

2. Special aquatic products: There are special aquatic products such as laver, grouper, yellow croaker and prawn in Xiaoleng Island.

3. Xiaoleng Leisure Fishing Village: Xiaoleng Leisure Fishing Village is a comprehensive tourist resort integrating tourism, leisure, vacation and entertainment, with cruise ships, restaurants, guest rooms, water recreation, outdoor expansion and other business projects.

* the mode of transportation in Dalong Island:

Da 'dai Island: From downtown Xiamen, you can go to Jimei Port Pier in Xiamen first, and then take the ferry to Da 'dai Island. There are only a few ferries, so tourists need to know the schedule in advance.

Xiaodeng Island: From downtown Xiamen, you can go to Jimei Port Pier in Xiamen first, and then take the ferry to Xiaodeng Island. There are only a few ferries, so tourists need to know the schedule in advance.

:: Accommodation conditions in Dalong Island:

Dalong Island: Dalong Island is relatively rich in tourism resources and has a variety of accommodation options.

Xiaodeng Island: Xiaodeng Island has relatively few tourism resources. At present, there are only some homestays and family hotels for tourists to choose from. But these accommodation conditions are relatively simple, but the price is cheap and the environment is quiet, which is a good place for vacation and leisure.

Generally speaking, each island has its own unique scenic spots and features, so you can choose a suitable destination according to your preferences and itinerary.

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