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Xiamen Attractions

Pearl Bay in Xiamen

Pearl Bay is a nice bay in Xiamen city, which is lacated in the south of Xiamen city.

Close to Zeng Cuo An fishing village and near the Xiamen Hulishan Canon Platform.

Gulangyu Island

The snacks in Gulangyu is various and delicious. The island is facing with Taiwan across the sea.

The life here is very relaxing. Since it was under control by western foreigners for years. So the original buildings and churches are still contained as before.  Nowadays, it is famous ...

The snacks in Gulangyu is various and delicious. The island is facing with Taiwan across the sea.

The life here is very relaxing. Since it was under control by western foreigners for years. So the original buildings and churches are still contained as before.  Nowadays, it is famous for it's architecture and relaxing life.

 

 

Ci JI Temple- Temple of Bao Sheng Emperor

Bao Sheng Dadi or Baosheng Emperor ( literally means life protection emperor) (979-1036) was born in . Pai-chiao Village of Tung-an County in Quanzhou. , His name was Wu Ben Hua, a descendant of Zhou dynasty Emperor Tai Bo. After the fall of the Zhou dynasty, all the loyal family was scattered al...

Bao Sheng Dadi or Baosheng Emperor ( literally means life protection emperor) (979-1036) was born in . Pai-chiao Village of Tung-an County in Quanzhou. , His name was Wu Ben Hua, a descendant of Zhou dynasty Emperor Tai Bo. After the fall of the Zhou dynasty, all the loyal family was scattered all over in exile. To avoid being traced, they changed their family name to Wu. For several generations, the family members seek refuges in Buddhism, thus able to survive for nine generations. Wu Ben’s father name was Wu Tong and his mother name was Huang Shi.
During his lifetime, Baosheng Emperor devoted himself to medical miracles. After his ascension, Dadi repeatedly displayed his divine powers, which assisted the nation as well as the people. When Sung Kao-tzung was the crown prince and sent to be a hostage at the Jin Court, it was Dadi’s divine presence that saved Kao-tzung and escorted him back to China. After Kao-tzung had ascended the throne, he ordered the founding of a temple (the ancestral temple for Baosheng Emperor) and bestowed the title of Great Tao Immortal on Dadi.
Bao Sheng Dadi saved a lots people’s life. Public people respect him very much and worship him as a Buddha after his death.

Wuyuanwan (Wuyuan Bay)

Wuyuanwan area is located in the northeast of Xiamen island, total land area 12.56 km2(in which water area about 2 km2).
It is the only precious land integrating many natural sceneries and resources of water scenery, hot spring, veget...
Wuyuanwan area is located in the northeast of Xiamen island, total land area 12.56 km2(in which water area about 2 km2).
It is the only precious land integrating many natural sceneries and resources of water scenery, hot spring, vegetation, wet land and bay.
And it is an important area in a new round development of Xiamen City. In future planning, Wuyuanwan will be developed to be “Xiamen’s new living room, new trading port of southern Fujian”.
 
The special feature commercial street is start-up project of Wuyuanwan area. The project will play a positive role in attracting people, investment, business, increase of land value, and speeding up development process of the area.
The commercial street is designed along both banks of outer bay of Wuyuanwan. The street will be a medium and high grade commercial street with local special feature of southern Fujian integrating leisure, shopping, food and drinks, and recreation functions. The street will be a totally new leisure, recreation consuming place in Xiamen and southeast coastal area of China when the project is completed. The street will be developed in three phases. PhaseⅠ will mainly contain special food and drinks, and recreation business, phase Ⅱ and phase Ⅲ will progressively introduce medium and high grade shopping, leisure tourist industries.
 
Two small lake islets are under construction in the bay, one is Islet of Culture and Art (Opera House), another is Islet of water sports (Swimming and Diving Hall)
 
There's a continuous ring road about 8 km for walk, battery car and bicycle; along which are
the two high-star hotels, special commercial street, hot springs resorts, Wetland Park, Yacht Club and other large public facilities.
 
Wetland Park project is located in the south edge of Wuyuanwan, reconstructed and developed from the original spillway, fresh water, rural farm.
A depopulated land in the south freshwater protected areas is created as a paradise for bird feeding and sheltering; meanwhile, by the construction of wooden plank road, Pavilion, Tower, House, dike, bridge, etc., it builds a harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
 
On the other bank side, Wuyuanwan Yachts Exhibition Centre, launched in 2009, is 3000sq m, with 18 yacht builders on display. About 60 per cent of the centre's brokers represent brands like Azimut, Regal, Sunseeker, Princess, Sealine, Bavaria, Jeanneau, Beneteau and others. The remaining 40 per cent sell watersports equipment, marine parts and accessories. 
Xiamen’s Wuyuan Bay International Yachts Exhibition & Trade Centre.
 
(The whole area has not fully developed yet, but some facilities are done, and just for this, it is a peaceful place with good view.)
In the morning and evenning, it is really a cozy harbour for walking or jogging along the seashore.
So nice,Love it. 

bus; car; taxi;within 20mins from the airport.

Zhongshan Road in Xiamen

 

Business center in Xiamen, whether you’re looking for fine dining, fast food, local authentic flavours, stylish cloth, bags, accessories, shoes, etc,  Zhongshan Road has it all.

Sha Po Wei Port-- The Old Fishiing Port in Xiamen

As a prosperous fishing port in Xiamen in 1980s, Sha Po Wei is located in old urban area in Xiamen Siming District, which became fading following the urbanization. It keeps the history of old Xiamen, and reflects the life of people decades ago.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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

Opening in 1983, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport offers direct flights between Xiamen and more than 75 cities both within China and abroad.  It is touted as of being one of the 10 busiest airports in China, and is able to handle 10 million passengers annually.  Over 21 airlines operate out of Xiamen Airport.

The faculties and services within the airport include: Modern clean western style restrooms, a baby changing room, moving walkways, free luggage carts, several restaurants, gift and convenience shops, a medical center, and a business center.  There are a number of ATMs provided by several Chinese banks, with foreign currency exchange service available at the Bank of China.  Xiamen airport provides counters for hotel and tourism information, lost luggage, left luggage and lost and found articles.

Transportation:

There is an efficiently operated taxi stand just outside the arrival level. Metered taxis cost 8 RMB for the first 3 KM and 2 RMB per KM thereafter. Downtown Xiamen is about 10 KMs from the airport, so the taxi should cost less than 50 RMB for most destinations in the area.

The shuttle bus to downtown costs 6 RMB. The shuttle bus can be caught just west of the terminal. It runs from 7AM to 9 PM daily.

Use the public bus for an even cheaper (1 RMB) means to reach your destination.  Buses 27, 37, 41, 81 and 91 can be picked up just east of the terminal, and run until 10:30 PM each night.

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$260 Per Day

Nanjing Tianloukeng And Yongding Tulou one day Tour

Depart From: Xiamen

Duration: One day

Travel Arrangements: Xiamen-Nanjing Tianloukeng - Yongding

8:30-11:30: Pick up at 08:30 am. and take a 3-hour scenic drive to Tianloukeng Hakka cluster

11:30-12:00: Stop at the top of mountain to take an overview of Tianloukeng tulou which is named four dishes one soup ( there is a platform for sightseeing)

12:00-13:00: Stroll in Tianloukeng Village to see Hakka local life.

13:00-14:00:Drive about  5 kilometers from Tianloukeng to rickety building (Dong Dao Xi Wai Lou) which is named Yuchanglou with 700 years history. Have a traditional Hakka lunch there, visit Yuchanglou after eating.

14:00-14:40:Vist Taixia village and Zhang ancestor temple.

14:40-15:00: Leaving Najing Hakka Tulou, drive to Yongding Tulou.

15:00-16:00: Visit Chengqilou, this is the largest circular building composed by 4 circular buildings which was built in 1962.It’s also named “The king of earth buildings”

16:00-19:30: Finish the trip ,back to Xiamen.

$80 Per Day

The lost folk village in Xiamen

This is a beautiful village among beach, mountain, most of Xiamen attractions and business center.

Years ago, people lived a traditional life, men went outside to catch fish, fight with the endless ocean to rise the whole family, women stayed at home took care of children and housework. Everything is so peaceful and great.

This small village is not just as small as it looks like, 4 religious live peacefully there, which are Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

You can find all the tasty local snacks, such as Shacha noodles, sandworm jelly, peanut soup, oyster with eggs, etc.

Lots of people choose to stay in Zengcuo’an, due to many reasonable family hotels and guest houses. It’s convenient to go to Zhongshan Rd, Xiamen university, South Putuo Temple, Hulishan Forts, Taiwan folk village, and it’s right on the ring road, you can take a walk along the beautiful beach or just go to swim there.

Since it was found, lots of restraints and shops were opened, you can find almost everything in this little village, nice Chinese food, spicy or not, western food, burgers, French fries, pasta, pizza,
Coffee, drinks, thai food, ect. If you are patient enough, you can even find some amazing little gifts for your friends as souveniers.

Here are some pictures of this amazing village:

$300 Per Day

CIFIT2015 The China International Fair for Investment and Trade

The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, takes place in September every year in Xiamen, China. Themed on "Introducing FDI" and "Going Global", CIFIT focuses on nationality and internationality, investment negotiation and investment policy promotion, coordinated development of national and regional economy, as well as economic and trade exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.
CIFIT is currently China's only international investment promotion event aimed at facilitating bilateral investment. It's also the largest global investment event approved by the Global Association of the Exhibition industry. CIFIT has the following major components: investment and trade exhibition, the International Investment Forum (IIF), a series of seminars on hot investment issues, and investment project matchmaking symposia.
CIFIT not only comprehensively showcases the investment environments, policies, projects and corporate products in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities t in China, but also attracts investment promotion agencies from more than 40 countries and regions. CIFIT offers optimum opportunity for business people at home and abroad to get an overview on the investment climates in China and other countries. It also provides them with the one-stop shopping service for multilateral investment cooperation, helping them to select from the widest range of investment projects and business partners.
In response to the adjustments of the world's industrial structure and in view of the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in international investment cooperation, CIFIT carries out China's latest national development agenda, implementing strategies for coordinated development of regional economies, and promoting bilateral and multilateral economic exchanges and partnerships. CIFIT is poised to become the world's most prestigious international investment exposition.