Bringing kids aged 3-12 to Xiamen? Keep a 5-day pace slow. Day 1: Arrive + hotel pool near 思明. Day 2: 鼓浪屿 day trip (with buggy). Day 3: 南普陀 + 环岛路 by chartered car. Day 4: 曾厝垵 shopping + Shacha Noodles experience. Day 5: Hotel breakfast + airport.
Key principles: ① Only 1-2 main activities per day; ② Return to hotel for rest from 12-3pm; ③ Schedule a "hotel day" every two days; ④ Use chartered cars between attractions; ⑤ Pack sunscreen, mosquito repellent, kids' sunglasses. 鼓浪屿 involves a lot of walking — consider a stroller.
Recommended hotels: Family-friendly options near 思明 (large rooms, kids' club). Ticket budget: Kids under 1.2m enter most attractions free; 1.2-1.5m get half-price. Buy combo tickets on Dianping or Fliggy in advance — 20-30% cheaper than at the gate. For Shacha Noodles, choose clean restaurants over street stalls.