Where is Shapowei in Xiamen? What's interesting about Shapowei?

Shawei, located in Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, is the real Xiamen port in the hearts of old Xiamen people. Shapowei has both traditional culture and new ideological trend left over from history, where the old culture and new ideological trend collide. There are many interesting places here, which are worth exploring.

Introduction of scenic spots

Shawei is located in Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province. In the eyes of old Xiamen people, this is the real Xiamen port. The name Sha Wei comes from the early days, when it was the end of a large beach, where sand flowed everywhere and was used as a dock for fishing boats, hence the name. Shapowei has both traditional culture and new ideological trend left over from history, where the old culture and new ideological trend collide.

In Shapowei, you can walk along the old street, pass by the old barber shop and thrift store, find some original old books in the literature and art bookstore and feel the taste of old Xiamen. You can also go dancing, go to bars, listen to live performances, and linger in the small shops of online celebrities. On the one hand, it is a new trend, and on the other hand, it is an old culture, which is dizzying.

What's interesting about Shapowei?

Bifengwu

Walking along the alley of Daxue Road, you can see the landmark of Shapo tail-the shelter pier. Here, you can see the patchwork old houses without any decoration, and take photos in retro style, which may be the charm of Shapowei.

Walking near the shelter pier, mottled cement piles and iron rings along the way also left many memories of the old Xiamen port. What you can touch everywhere is a low-key history, which you can easily miss and need a detailed tour.

Bujiu martial arts school

Don't leave the old museum. The name may mean not to stop or throw away anything old. This is an old museum that retains the common memory of Shapowei residents. The curator of the museum showed people the living conditions of Hong Kong people in Xiamen in different times by buying the old things of community residents. There are a lot of old things piled up in the museum, as well as countless old clocks and old furnishings, giving people a sense of retro and history.

Secondhand bookstore

There are many old bookstores in Shajing, such as Hongdu Old Bookstore, Xiaoyudao Bookstore, Xiaofeng Bookstore and Amber Bookstore. Every bookstore has its own characteristics.

For example, Xiaoyudao Bookstore allows you to buy second-hand books and new books. You can exchange books or sell books. For many bookworms, this mountain of old books is a treasure, and you will find many interesting miscellaneous books.

If you prefer the trendy, you can go to Xiaofeng Bookstore, where the business model is relatively novel. Set bookstore, coffee, cultural and creative products, salon lectures in one. You can order a cup of coffee and take a book. You can sit here all day.