Xiamen City Travel Guide



Originally known in the west as Amoy, Xiamen
(or “gateway to China”) is a major port city with a long history of international commerce.  It is situated on the southeast coast of Fujian Province at the mouth of the Jiulong River directly across from Taiwan.  Greater Xiamen consists of the Island of Xiamen, Gulangyu Islet, several small islets and a portion of the mainland.  Xiamen maintains the reputation as China’s cleanest city.  There are many scenic spots in and around Xiamen, and it is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinationsXiamen is the ancestral home of many overseas Chinese, who have in turn contributed to the prosperity of the Island. The area is also the main point of economic and cultural contact between Taiwan and Mainland China.  As one of China’s special economic zones, it has become one of the major access points for foreign capital and technology entering China.


 

Fast Facts About Xiamen

Location:

Southeast coast of Fujian Province, China, at the mouth of the Jiulong River across from Taiwan.

Population:

About 2 Million

People:

Predominantly Han Chinese

Language:

Mandarin (普通) and Southern Min – Xiamen, a sub dialect of Min Nan Hua ()

Local Cuisine:

South Fujian cuisine, combined with Taiwan cuisine

Dialing Code:

86-592 from abroad; 0-592 from within China

Getting There:

Air, Bus, Train

Getting Around:

Bus, Taxi, Ferry, Train, Air.

Weather:

Subtropical climate with mild weather throughout the year

Claim to Fame:

“Gate of China,”  “Cleanest city in China,” “Egret Island,” “Capital of China’s overseas tea trade”

 

 


Gu Lang Yu

鼓浪屿
Last updated: Nov 09, 2009  Posted: Jun 07, 2008
Xiamen, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Xiamen
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8am-8pm
Address: 
Gu Lang Yu, Xiamen
Price: 
80 Yuan/ticket

 


 

 

Sofitel Plaza Xiamen (5-star)

厦门索菲特大酒店
Last updated: Mar 23, 2009  Posted: Mar 23, 2009
Xiamen, Hotels, Accommodation
Hotels in Xiamen
Accommodation in Xiamen
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Address: 
No. 19 Hubin Bei Lu, Siming Dist.

Awarded Best Business Hotel in Xiamen for both 2007 and 2008, Sofitel Plaza Xiamen combines stylish modern facilities with personalised service to set new standards in hospitality excellence. Sofitel Plaza Xiamen features 393 luxurious rooms and is perfectly located in the heart of the financial and entertainment districts.




 

Nanputuo Temple (Nanputuo Si)

南普陀
Last updated: Nov 09, 2009  Posted: Mar 04, 2009
Xiamen, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Xiamen
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
5:40am-6:00pm
Address: 
No. 515 Siming Danan Lu, Siming District, Xiamen
Price: 
3 Yuan/ticket

Website (Only in Chinese)




 

Shuzhuang Garden (Shuzhuang Huayuan )

菽庄花园
Last updated: Nov 09, 2009  Posted: Mar 04, 2009
Xiamen, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Xiamen
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
0592-2063680
Address: 
No. 45 Huangyuan Lu, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen
Price: 
Included in the admission of Gulangyu Island (RMB 80)



 

Sunlight Rock Scenic Area (Riguangyan Youlan Fengjingqu )

日光岩游览风景区
Last updated: Nov 09, 2009  Posted: Mar 04, 2009
Xiamen, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Xiamen
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8:30am-5:00pm
Address: 
No. 62 Huangyan Lu, Gulangyu, Xiamen
Price: 
60 Yuan/ticket



 

Long Distance Bus Stations

长途汽车站
Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: May 12, 2007
Xiamen, Transportation
Transportation in Xiamen
4
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Address: 
3 Bus Stations in Xiamen

Long Distant Bus Travel
 




 

Xiamen Train Station (Xiamen Huoche zhan)

厦门火车站
Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: May 10, 2007
Xiamen, Transportation
Transportation in Xiamen
4
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Address: 
At the intersection of Hubin Dong Lu and Xiahe Lu

While Xiamen can be reached from many destinations by express train, typical rides can be rather long: Beijing - 35 hrs; Shanghai - 28 hrs; Xi’An - 40 hrs; Chongqing - 43 hrs; Nanjing - 31 hrs; Guangzhou - 15




 

Crowne Plaza Paragon Xiamen (5-star)

厦门磐基皇冠假日酒店
Last updated: Dec 07, 2009  Posted: Mar 23, 2009
Xiamen, Hotels, Accommodation
Hotels in Xiamen
Accommodation in Xiamen
4
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Address: 
No. 199 Jiahe Lu, Siming Dist.

Crowne Plaza Paragon Xiamen is located in the heart of Xiamen’s major business and leisure district, the newly built Crowne Plaza Paragon Xiamen is the perfect place for the discerning business traveler. The hotel is only 15-minute drive to Xiamen International Airport and Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre, respectively.




 

Powerlong Hotel (5-star)

厦门宝龙大酒店
Last updated: Dec 15, 2009  Posted: Mar 23, 2009
Xiamen, Hotels, Accommodation
Hotels in Xiamen
Accommodation in Xiamen
4
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Address: 
No. 133 Hubing Zhong Lu, Siming Dist.

The Hotel has 189 rooms/suites of various types for your choice. Safe deposit boxes and message-leaving service are provided for the rooms together with 22 satellite TV channels covering the languages of Chinese, English, Japanese, Thai, etc. The rooms are also provided with the three movie channels of HBO, satellite TV, and CCTV together with VOD TV program ordering service.



Tags: 5 star Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, Conference, Karaoke


 

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

厦门空港
Last updated: Jun 15, 2009  Posted: Apr 26, 2007
Xiamen, Transportation
Transportation in Xiamen
4
Average: 4 (1 vote)
Address: 
10 KM from downtown Xiamen

Opening in 1983, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offers direct flights between Xiamen and more than 75 cities both within China and abroad.  It i



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