Xiamen

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Xiamen featuring a city, shopping and street scenes
Nanputuo Temple showing religious aspects, street scenes and a temple or place of worship
Xiamen showing a small town or village
Gulangyu Island showing street scenes and a city
Hulishan Cannon Fort which includes military items, art and outdoor art

A charming car-free island with colonial mansions, ancient temples and markets, fresh seafood and China’s best kite-surfing breezes awaits at this port city.

Xiamen is an attractive coastal city in China’s Fujian Province, which overlooks the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea. The name Xiamen means “door to the house” for centuries the city was a vital seaport and gateway to China. Xiamen is renowned for its colonial architecture, magnificent temples, tree-lined beaches and rapidly growing kite-surfing scene.

Geographically diverse, Xiamen consists of Xiamen Island, tiny Gulangyu Island and a stretch of rugged mainland. Most of the city is centred on Xiamen Island.

Learn about the island’s days as a flourishing port at the Huli Shan Fort. The original fortification dates back to the late 19th century and features German-made cannons and a museum displaying Ming and Qing dynasty weapons and uniforms.

Delve further back into the Xiamen’s past at the Nanputuo Temple. This towering Buddhist temple was built in the Tang dynasty (618-906) and features magnificent wooden carvings and statues. Enjoy a meal at the temple’s on-site vegetarian restaurant. Stop by the Xiamen’s Culture and Art Centre, a fascinating cultural complex housed in converted factory warehouses. The centre features a comprehensive library, Science and Technology Hall, Culture Hall and Museum.

Thanks to its great beaches and favourable winds, Xiamen is rapidly developing as China’s premier destination for kite surfers. Haiyuntai Beach is the most popular place to kite surf, and you’ll find numerous clubs, outfitters and schools nearby.

Take the 10-minute ferry ride to the tiny island of Gulangyu to experience the car-free, colonial ambience of Xiamen’s treaty port days. Explore the narrow laneways on foot, admiring the wonderfully preserved colonial mansions and see vendors wheeling produce and seafood in wooden carts.

Xiamen is located on China’s southeast coast. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is a key air hub in eastern China offering direct connections to other major cities in the country and around the world. Downtown Xiamen is just a 10-minute ride from the airport. Xiamen summers are long, warm and humid. Winters are reasonably mild and dry.

Where to stay in Xiamen

Nanputuo Temple featuring a city, a lake or waterhole and a garden

Siming District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Get to know Siming District and its many features like its mountain views and museums. You might want to explore sights like Xiamen Botanical Garden and Wanshi Botanical Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Xiamen Station or Shangli Xincun Station to get around the city.

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Huli District

You might enjoy the gardens while in Huli District. Wuyuanwan Wetland Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Andou Station or Banshang Subway Station to see more of the city.

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Jimei District

5/5(1 area review)

The gardens and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jimei District. Xiamen Yuanbo Garden and Xinglin Court Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Jimei Software Park Station or Jimei Boulevard Station to get around the larger area.

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Tong'an District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tong'an District. You might want to make time for a stop at Tong'an Museum or Xiamen Twelve Dragons Lake.

Tong'an District
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Xiang'an District

While you're in Xiang'an District, take in top sights like Xiamen Lvtang Xiangshan Mountain and jump on the metro at Xiang'an Station to see more of the city.

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Haicang

4/5(1 area review)

The museums and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Haicang. Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain Tourism Scenic Spot and Aluohai City Plaza are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinyang Avenue Station or Dongyao Station to get around the larger area.

Haicang
Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
4 out of 5
No. 5 Ri Yuan Er Li Road, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$118 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
S$118
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Xiamen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulangyu Piano Art Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"The restaurant close a bit too early (9pm) so we have to find something for dinner outside since we landed at the evening."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
Langham Place Xiamen
Langham Place Xiamen
5 out of 5
No. 4668 Xianyue Road, Xiamen, Fujian
The price is S$110 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$110
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Xiamen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"Nice place."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Langham Place Xiamen
Swiss Grand Xiamen
Swiss Grand Xiamen
5 out of 5
12 Lu Jiang Dao, Xiamen, Fujian
The price is S$119 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$119
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Xiamen. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Everything is excellent"

Reviewed on 21 May, 2025

Swiss Grand Xiamen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Software Park Xiamen
Somerset Software Park Xiamen
4 out of 5
No 2 Jinshan Rd, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Xiamen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
"The only complaint is their food during breakfast. They are below average."

Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2024

Somerset Software Park Xiamen
XIADUOJIUDIAN
XIADUOJIUDIAN
2 out of 5
XIAMENSHIXIANGANQUXINAGANDONGLU2879HAO, Xiamen
Stay at this apartment in Xiamen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bailuzhou Park and Xiamen International Cruise ...
XIADUOJIUDIAN
Lagom Bright House Sea View Apartment
Lagom Bright House Sea View Apartment
4.5 out of 5
Tower A Haixia Shimao Builidng, No 182 Yanwu West Rd, Xiamen, Fujian
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Xiamen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Overseas Chinese Museum and Nanputuo ...
Lagom Bright House Sea View Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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