Originally known in the west as Amoy, Xiamen 厦门 (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 destinations. Xiamen 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
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Location:
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Southeast coast of Fujian Province, China, at the mouth of the Jiulong River across from Taiwan.
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Population:
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About 2 Million
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People:
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Predominantly Han Chinese
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Language:
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Mandarin (普通话) and Southern Min – Xiamen, a sub dialect of Min Nan Hua (闽南话)
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Local Cuisine:
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South Fujian cuisine, combined with Taiwan cuisine
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Dialing Code:
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86-592 from abroad; 0-592 from within China
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Getting There:
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Air, Bus, Train
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Getting Around:
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Bus, Taxi, Ferry, Train, Air.
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Weather:
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Subtropical climate with mild weather throughout the year
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Claim to Fame:
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“Gate of China,” “Cleanest city in China,” “Egret Island,” “Capital of China’s overseas tea trade”
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Address:
Gu Lang Yu, Xiamen
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.
Address:
No. 515 Siming Danan Lu, Siming District, Xiamen
Website (Only in Chinese)
Address:
No. 45 Huangyuan Lu, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen
Price:
Included in the admission of Gulangyu Island (RMB 80)
Address:
No. 62 Huangyan Lu, Gulangyu, Xiamen
Address:
3 Bus Stations in Xiamen
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
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.
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.
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