Guankou Avenue

Xiamen Haiyue Haoting Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from Yuanbo Garden and Tianzhu Mountain Nature Park. Many rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Xiamen’s lush lakeside landscape. The hotel includes a kids’ play area, family pool, and complimentary shuttle service to the nearest metro station. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive family packages.

Walking from Guankou Avenue takes only about 8 minutes to reach the main entrance of Xiamen Yuanbo Garden, where tree-lined pathways lined with banyans and bougainvillea lead you into the park. The garden features international landscape exhibitions, a water stage, and a serene riverside promenade perfect for cultural immersion. Visit early morning to avoid crowds and enjoy local delicacies like sha cha mien and tudun jelly at on-site eateries. A full visit lasts around 2 hours. Reserve a stay with guided tour access via the HopeGoo platform.

Xiamen Lujiang International Hotel stands out as a photogenic gem along Guankou Avenue, blending modern minimalism with traditional Minnan architecture. Its lobby features a large porcelain mural and interactive light installations. Room designs are themed around the "Maritime Silk Road," with window frames that frame distant hills and sea views—perfect for capturing golden-hour shots. Don’t miss the skyline infinity pool on the rooftop, ideal for nighttime cityscape reflections. Free photography props and expert guidance are available. Book via HopeGoo for a limited-edition photo guide.

Within a 10-minute walk from Guankou Avenue lies Houxī Old Street Market, home to over 30 local artisan stalls selling handmade ceramics, embroidered dolls, and Minnan poetry books. Every Saturday afternoon features outdoor music performances and intangible cultural heritage demonstrations, including lacquer wire carving and Nanyin instrumental shows. At the market’s end, enjoy cozy bites at the Little Joy Coffee Corner, known for house-made red bean milk tea and taro toast. Use the HopeGoo-curated "Lane Exploration Guide" to dive deeper into authentic local life.