Stroll down Houxiang Road to uncover Xiamen's authentic soul! This hidden gem dazzles with century-old arcades in Southern Fujian style, where weathered walls whisper tales of overseas Chinese. Follow the aroma of street food stalls serving sizzling satay noodles and sea worm jelly, or grab freshly baked pineapple cakes from family-run bakeries. Discover colonial-era cafés blending Minnan flavors with espresso, while locals play mahjong under banyan trees – a living postcard of old-world charm.