What to Buy in Xiamen

As for shopping in Xiamen, except for some normal things to buy, you can purchase some local snacks or handcrafts as souvenirs or gifts. These can be easily found in supermarkets or commercial area in the city. TCT would like to introduce what to buy in Xiamen for you.

Vegetarian Cake of South Putuo Temple

Vegetarian Cake of South Putuo Temple is one of well known specialties in Xiamen. It was once a necessary snacks in vegetation feast in South Putuo Temple. You must have a taste when you are traveling there. It belongs to healthy vegan food and suitable for all types of people. The surface of the cake is crisp and the stuffing tastes fresh and sweet. If you are a vegetarian, it is a perfect Dim Sum for you.



Peanut Crisp

Peanut Crisp is a kind of famous snack in Xiamen. peanuts and brown sugar are the main ingredients. The making process of it is quite simple. Firstly, de-shell the peanuts by stir-frying, then grind and boil them with sugar. When it colds down, form it into square shape and cut it into pieces. When you eat it, you should open the wrapping paper carefully and put the cake lightly into your mouth. It melts once inside the mouth, tasting slightly sweet but not greasy.



Pearl Embroidery

Pearl Embroidery is a kind of beautiful handcrafts in Xiamen. It used needle to thread pearls, small glass balls, gemstone beads, make embroidery on patterned textile. Pearl Embroidery looks bright and colorful, with three-dimensional sense of artistic features. It is suitable to purchase as a gift or souvenirs for you friends.

Pearl Embroidery can be found in many stalls along the streets in Xiamen city. Remember to bargain with the vendors when you decide to buy.


Seafood

Xiamen is a coastal city. So the for those who are interested in seafood, it is a paradise for them. Seafood here is quite abundant cheap. You can buy some fresh sea food in the market and take them to the local restaurants to ask for the process for you. Dried seafood can be found in many markets in the city. You can bargain with the local vendors when you decide to buy it.

By the way, there are some featured small shops in Gulangyu Island to buy the local specialties, so it is don't have to worry about where to buy specialty.

As what to buy in Xiamen, it is not fixed. You may find some more interesting things when you are traveling there.