Step into Xiamen’s Zhongshan Road and you’ll instantly get why it’s called the city’s beating heart ❤️. This iconic pedestrian street isn’t just about shopping – it’s a living timeline where 100+ years of culture collide with today’s trendy cafes and street art.
🏛️ Pro tip: Look UP! The real stars are the buildings – from traditional Fujianese ‘qilou’ houses with their signature curved roofs to colonial-era arcades that scream ‘Instagrammable backdrop’. It’s like walking through an open-air architecture museum!
Foodies, assemble 🥢: One minute you’re sipping artisanal matcha lattes, the next you’re grabbing piping-hot ‘sha cha’ noodles from a century-old eatery. CGTN’s latest episode shows why locals call this ‘the street that never sleeps’, day or night.
Got wanderlust? Add this to your China bucket list. Whether you’re into #VanLife adventures or urban exploration, Zhongshan Road serves equal parts history lesson and vibe check. Ready to time-travel through Xiamen’s coolest corridor? 🚶♀️💨
Reference(s):
Live: Experience the vibrant charm of Xiamen's Zhongshan Road – Ep. 4
cgtn.com