Xiamen
A coastal garden city in southern Fujian, popular for Gulangyu, arcaded old streets and a relaxed island lifestyle.
Xiamen lies on the southeastern coast of Fujian, made up of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu and the mainland across the water, facing Kinmen across the strait. The climate is warm and humid, and the city is clean and leafy. UNESCO-listed Gulangyu preserves many historic buildings blending Chinese and Western styles. Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen University, Huandao Road, Zengcuo'an, the arcaded streets around Zhongshan Road and Shapowei are also popular, and southern Fujian snacks and satay noodles are local specialties. Autumn and winter through spring are the most comfortable; summer is hot with typhoons. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen North Station and Xiamen Station are the main gateways.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Fujian World Heritage Classic – Travel north from Xiamen through the Tulou, Quanzhou, and Fuzhou to Mount Wuyi, covering Fujian's major World Heritage…
- Xiamen First Visit Highlights – A full day on Gulangyu, plus the Zhongshan Road Old Town, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple and the Huandao Road coast…
- Xiamen, Gulangyu & Nanjing Tulou Tour – Spend two days exploring the island and old town, followed by two days with an overnight stay in the Tulou area, avoidi…
- Xiamen Deep Dive and Quanzhou Old Town – Stay in Shapowei for a slow exploration of Gulangyu, Nanputuo, Wulao Peak and Jimei School Village, plus a day trip to…
- Xiamen, Quanzhou Tulou and Zhangzhou – Three days on Xiamen Island, plus a Quanzhou day trip, one night at the Nanjing tulou cluster, and a return via Zhangzh…
- Xiamen Minnan Snacks and Food – Eat your way through Bashi Market, Zhongshan Road, Gulangyu, Shapowei and Zengcuo'an, then take the high-speed train to…
- Xiamen Mountain and Sea Trails and Huandao Road – Cycle Huandao Road and hike the mountain-sea trails, Dongping Mountain, Tianzhu Mountain and Wulao Peak for an outdoor…
- Fujian Mountains & Sea Grand Loop Road Trip – A comprehensive grand loop starting from Wuyishan, heading east to the coast, and driving south to Xiamen, Dongshan Isl…