Taking kids to Xiamen, rainy days are actually more fun than sunny days? Indoor guide – exclusive parent-child activities
Many parents take their kids to Xiamen and happen to encounter continuous rainy weather, which seems like a very bad thing, especially affecting mood and travel plans.
Actually, there’s no need to worry too much about this. Xiamen’s parent-child related activities and indoor venue facilities are relatively well-developed. Make reservations in advance, keep the pace relaxed throughout, and there’s no hassle at all. Even on rainy days, kids can have a great time, and adults don’t have to get wet either.
For example, Xiamen’s science museums, museums, and other indoor amusement parks cover different age groups, allowing both learning and fun. The key is to check opening hours in advance, avoid peak crowds, bring the child’s usual items, and you can get through smoothly.
Xiamen rainy day exclusive parent-child itinerary (3 days)
Day 1: Xiamen Science Museum + Shapowei Indoor Cultural and Creative Area
Enter the park at 9 AM sharp, make a reservation one day in advance on the official WeChat account, children’s ticket 40 yuan, adult ticket 80 yuan. Prioritize the Children’s Future Pavilion, where young kids can play for 2 hours on slides and small ball interactive areas, and the static electricity ball project is a big hit with older kids. Have lunch at the in-house simple dining area, prices are moderate, no need to go out in the rain. In the afternoon, take a 5-minute taxi to Shapowei, browse indoor cultural and creative shops and art exhibition halls, avoid outdoor crowds, and rest at an indoor café. No shopping throughout the trip, try to take taxis on rainy days to avoid getting wet during subway transfers.
Day 2: Xiamen Museum + Bashi Indoor Food Street
Arrive at Xiamen Museum at 9:30 AM, free reservation required. The Minnan Culture Exhibition Hall on the first floor has interactive installations where kids can engage hands-on. At noon, walk 10 minutes to Bashi Market via indoor passageways, eat Ajie Wuxiang and Zhu Ji Shredded Chicken, both popular local spots with mild flavors suitable for children. In the afternoon, read books at an indoor bookstore near Bashi Market to avoid afternoon showers. Reminder: Bashi Market is crowded, hold your child’s hand, avoid buying unlicensed street snacks, and pay attention to food hygiene.
Day 3: Lingling International Circus City (indoor venue)
Depart at 10 AM, take a taxi directly, book circus performance tickets in advance, 120 yuan / person (free for children under 1.2 meters). Visit the indoor animal kingdom in the morning, with ample air conditioning, see pandas and giraffes, avoid outdoor rainy and humid weather. Watch the circus performance at 2 PM, duration 1 hour, highly interactive, kids stay focused throughout. Return directly after the performance, pure play throughout, no hidden costs.