Xiamen Travel Guide

Xiamen is a charming “Garden on the Sea,” blending the elegance of a coastal city with the warmth of a hometown for overseas Chinese, the rich customs of Fujian and Taiwan, and the allure of seaside cuisine and exotic architecture. Known for its spring-like climate year-round, Xiamen is one of China’s most environmentally friendly cities, with fresh air and a pristine ecosystem. The city is home to thousands of egrets, which have become a unique part of its natural landscape. Due to its shape resembling an egret, Xiamen is also affectionately called “Egret Island.”

Autumn (September to November) is the best time to visit for tea enthusiasts, as it is the prime season for tea harvesting and tasting. The Mid-Autumn Festival, with its family reunions and lively “Bo Bing” tradition, adds to the festive atmosphere, while the city’s vibrant phoenix flowers, Xiamen’s city flower, adorn the streets with their fiery red blooms. Winter (December to April) is mild and ideal for seaside vacations, though prices for accommodation and dining tend to rise during the busy Chinese New Year period.

Most Popular Xiamen Attractions

Gulangyu Island, Xiamen
Gulangyu Island (Kulangsu), Xiamen - International Architecture Museum
Gulangyu Island (鼓浪屿 in Chinese, Kulangsu in Minnan Language), originally named “Yuanshazhou (圆沙洲)” and also known as “Yuanzhouzi (圆洲仔),”...
Hulishan Fortress Xiamen
Hulishan Fortress (Hulishan Cannon Platform), Xiamen
Hulishan Fortress (胡里山炮台, Hulishan Cannon Fort, Hulishan Cannon Platform), located in Xiamen, was constructed during the reign of Emperor Guangxu in the...
South Putuo Temple
South Putuo Temple - A Significant Buddhist Site in Xiamen
South Putuo Temple (Nanputuo, 南普陀寺), located at the southeastern foot of Wulao Peak in Xiamen and adjacent to Xiamen University, is a significant Buddhist...

Other Attractions in Xiamen

Xiamen Cat Museum
Xiamen Cat Museum
The Xiamen Cat Museum (厦门猫咪博物馆) is China’s first privately owned museum dedicated to feline themes, and it stands as the only cat museum across the...
Bailuzhou Park Xiamen
Bailuzhou Park - The Largest Park in Xiamen
Bailuzhou Park, also known as Egret Island Park (白鹭洲公园), is the largest open public square park in Xiamen, centered around the Music Fountain Square and...
Shapowei Art Zone
Shapowei Art Zone - A Vibrant Artistic Hub in Xiamen
Shapowei Art Zone (沙坡尾艺术区), located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub situated at the origin of Xiamen Port, historically...
Xiamen Botanical Garden
Xiamen Botanical Garden (Wanshi Botanical garden)
Xiamen Botanical Garden (厦门植物园), commonly known as “Wanshi Botanical Garden (万石植物园),” was established in 1960 and spans an area of 4.93 square...
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Xiamen
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street (中山路步行街), established in 1925, stands as one of Xiamen’s oldest and most bustling commercial streets. Known alongside...
Xiamen Science And Technology Museum
Xiamen Science and Technology Museum
The Xiamen Science and Technology Museum (厦门科技馆) is located in the Xiamen Cultural and Art Center, covering a building area of 21,000 square meters with...
Haoyue Garden Moonlight Garden Gulangyu
Haoyue garden (Moonlight Garden), Gulangyu
Haoyue Garden (皓月园), also known as Moonlight Garden, is located in the southeast of Gulangyu Island, adjacent to the Lujiang River. It was established...
Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall
Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall, Gulangyu
The Lin Qiaozhi Memorial Hall (林巧稚纪念馆) is located within Yuyuan Garden (毓园) on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, China. This memorial honors Dr. Lin Qiaozhi,...
Xiamen Underwater World
Xiamen Underwater World, Gulangyu
Xiamen Underwater World (厦门海底世界), located on the picturesque Gulangyu Island, spans over 10,000 square meters and opened to the public in January 1998....
Haitian Tanggou Villa Gulangyu
Haitian Tanggou Villa, Gulangyu
Haitian Tanggou Villa (海天堂构), one of the top ten villas on Gulangyu Island, was established in 1921. It was constructed on the site of a former foreign...
Sunglight Rock In Gulangyu
Sunlight Rock - The Highest Point on Gulangyu
Sunlight Rock (日光岩, Riguang Rock), also known as “Rocky Mountain (岩仔山)” or “Huang Rock (晃岩),” is highest point on Gulangyu Island,...
Shuzhuang Garden Gulangyu
Shuzhuang Garden, Gulangyu
Shuzhuang Garden (菽庄花园), located on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen City, was established in the second year of the Republic of China (1913) with an initial...
Oriental Fish Bone Gallery
Oriental Fish Bone Gallery, Gulangyu Island
Founded in April 2006, the Oriental Fish Bone Gallery (东方鱼骨艺术馆) is located on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen and is recognized as the first specialized fish...
Subscribe
Notify of
2 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
2
0
Feel free to ask any question about this place ^_^x
()
x