Xiamen
Xiamen
Garden by the Sea
Best: March-May, September-November
4 Must-See Attractions
3 Tours Available
About Xiamen
Xiamen, also called Amoy, is a lovely coastal city in Fujian Province on China’s southeast coast. Known as the "Garden on the Sea", it boasts mild subtropical weather, clean beaches and soft sea breeze. Its highlight is Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site with no cars, old villas and piano culture. Blending Minnan tradition and modern port vitality, Xiamen is a perfect relaxing tourist destination.
Highlights
- 1Gulangyu Island – UNESCO World Heritage piano isle
- 2Xiamen Botanical Garden – Dreamy rainforest & succulent scenery
- 3Nanputuo Temple & Xiamen University – Buddhist serenity + coastal campus
- 4Huandao Road Coastline – Cycling, sunsets & quiet beaches
- 5Local Minnan Food – Shacha noodles, oyster omelette & street snacks
- 6Shapowei – Retro fishing harbor art district
Must-See Attractions
Gulangyu Island
Wander car-free lanes filled with century-old villas, visit Piano Museum & Sunlight Rock
6-7 hours
Nanjing Tulou
UNESCO Hakka round earthen dwellings amid mountains
3-4 hours
Nanputuo Temple
Ancient Minnan Buddhist temple adjacent to Xiamen University
1-2 hours
Huandao Road
Scenic coastal road for cycling and sea views
2 hours
Weather & Best Time to Visit
spring
15–25°C
Mild, blooming bougainvillea, occasional light rain
summer
27–33°C
Hot humid, frequent thunderstorms & typhoon risks
autumn
20–28°C
Dry, sunny, stable weather
winter
10–18°C
Cool breezy, fewer crowds, quiet coastal atmosphere
Our Recommendation
Spring blooms cover the city; autumn delivers the most comfortable temperatures for island and coastal exploration. Visit Gulangyu early morning to avoid crowds.
Land of Minnan Charm
As a time-honored southeast coastal trading port with over a thousand years of maritime history, Xiamen retains intact Minnan regional cultural genes. It blends ancient Fujian temple customs, overseas Chinese architectural aesthetics, maritime fishing traditions and unique piano art culture formed by cross-border exchanges, forming a distinctive coastal cultural heritage system unseen in inland cities.
Gulangyu global piano cultural heritage & Sino-Western mixed-style old villasClassic Minnan folk opera, ancestral worship and temple fair customsAuthentic Minnan coastal catering culture and time-honored street snacksTraditional fishing village lifestyle and maritime port historical relics
Getting Around
From Airport
Taxi (25–40 min to downtown areas). Public buses and nearby metro connections are also available
Public Transport
Convenient metro network covering major areas, city buses, shared electric bikes for coastal roads and ferry for Gulangyu Island
Our Recommendation
Take metro for downtown attractions, ride shared bikes along Huandao Road and pre-book Gulangyu ferry tickets ahead of time
Travel Tips
Reserve Gulangyu ferry tickets 3–5 days early via official mini-program
Prepare sunscreen, windbreaker and comfortable walking shoes
Visit Eighth Market for genuine local snacks instead of overpriced tourist streets
Catch sunrise at Huangcuo Beach and sunset on Gulangyu’s seaside
Arrive at the botanical garden during mist spraying hours for stunning photos
Key Locations
Main Airport: Xiamen International
High-Speed Rail: Connected
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Quick Facts
- Best Season
- March-May,
- Top Attractions
- 4
- Tours Available
- 3
