Zhongshan Road

Location: In the center of the city
What to buy: Fashionable things such as clothing, shoes, cellophanes, etc., Local snacks

Xiamen Zhongshan Road is the busiest street in Xiamen City, with many architectural styles showcasing this bustling city on the sea. There are hundreds of department stores, restaurants, and theaters on both sides of the street dazzling locals and tourists with the endless array of beautiful commodities.

 

This is the main commercial street in Xiamen. It includes traditional shophouses with the latest fashion, shoes and wide variety of products. A large section of the street (between the ferry landing and Siming Street) has recently been fully pedestrianized.
 
Zhongshan Road is currently reserved to show a more complete history of the modern style of the Old City. There are many cultural and historic sites along the street, such as the former residence of Chen Huacheng, the first Chinese Church and many other monuments. Zhongshan Road is currently the only pedestrian street heading towards the sea. Nanyang arcade building and the colorful LED lights view can be found along the street. Fujian snacks is everywhere in the ancient neighborhood alley nearby.



Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street was built in 1925. It is the oldest commercial street in Xiamen. Both tourists and local people come here for shopping, buying some sort of seafood or other souvenirs. It is also a landmark in Xiamen, like Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, but it appears to contain historic charm. Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street is street in an old town of Xiamen City, and retains a more complete history in modern style. The buildings by the two sides of the street are arcade buildings. Arcade architectures are a form of the combination features of European and the Southeast Asian region. Pink and white are the main colors. After years of baptism, mottled walls and old wooden windows looks more charming. Walking to the end is the ferry terminal to Gulangyu. A lot of tourists go to Gulangyu from here by ferry.