
Located at the southeast coast of China, Xiamen is a tourist city of Fujian Province famous for its attractive seascape. As one of the major seaports since ancient times, Xiamen boasts a wide gulf with deep water but without freezing and silting. The name of 'Xiamen' was consequently given, which means 'a gate of China'. As one of the forerunners of the special economic zones of China, Xiamen mainly consisting of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island, the north bank area of the Jiulong River and Tong'an County, is connected with the mainland by the Gaoji Seawall, Xiamen Bridge, etc. Xiamen has been called the Egret Island because of the hundreds of thousands of egrets inhabiting there. This is due to the beautiful natural scenery, the fresh air and the clean environment of the city.
Being of a subtropical monsoon climate with mild weather all year round expect the typhoon months, Xiamen is an ideal tourist destination for you. It is a typical littoral city with abundant tourist attractions such as islands, mountains, temples and parks, etc., providing you with a full sightseeing schedule. The well-known Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple and other tourist areas like Jimei, Wanshiyan, etc. are highly recommended. A sea tourist line is also available for you to enjoy the amazing scenery of many beautiful small islands around. 
Xiamen City
Xiamen enjoys convenient transportation. You can go there by air, by train, by coach or by sea. The transportation within the city is also satisfying. Most tourists consider the accommodation in Xiamen, consisting of many star rated hotels, convenient. Meanwhile Xiamen has plenty of special local products to be added to your shopping list, including various kinds of tealeaves, fruits like sugarcanes, olives and longans as well as sea products such as fish, prawns, crabs, abalones and lancelets
Being the hometown of many overseas Chinese, Xiamen has actually benefited from the contribution of overseas Chinese and its economy has undertaken great advancement. To promote its tourism industry, it has established not only the corresponding infrastructures, but also a great variety of entertainment centers. The folk customs of the minorities, varied local festivals and especially the particular local dishes and snacks are also appealing to visitors. Xiamen, with distinct oriental culture and southern Fujian features, welcomes you from all over the world.
Xiamen Tour Information:
Hiking Tour: Information about hiking in Xiamen for your reference
Golf Tour: Detailed information about Golf Tour of Xiamen
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Xiamen
Relevant Sites:
What's On Xiamen: online portal site rich in information about Xiamen and Fujian and providing news and events, including travel, happenings, entertainment, community etc.
Xiamen Guide: your doorway to Fujian's jewel.
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Q & A on Xiamen
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Jul. 30,2010 23:22 Reply
Mrs.lian(Indonesia ) said:
Hi is any body now Nan an 14 to? we thingking about go there on october please let me know how to go there or we need tour leader?
Jul. 31,2010 03:14
Mr.Hank replied:
Do you mean Nan'an City of Quanzhou, Fujian? You could take a bus from Xiamen to Nan'an in 2 hours.
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Jul. 19,2010 04:32 Reply
Ms.sina(Singapore) said:
hi,I'm going for a short holiday in china xiaman.the plc staying called riyueu hotspring.i need to know is there near by to find halal stall or restaurant in this area.i'm going on sept this year.i need to plan b4 go there.
Jul. 21,2010 03:59
Mr.Ada replied:
Yipin Muslim Restaurant is located in 9,huming Road, Siming District which is near to Riyuegu hotspring.
Jul. 21,2010 04:33
Ms.SUMMERLING(China) replied:
There seems no halal food restaurant near your hotel, you'd better go to downtown for them, there is a restaurant called Muslim Restaurant at 27 Xinglong Lu, Huli District.
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Jul. 20,2010 02:58 Reply
Ms.sina(singapore) said:
will be in xiamen china on sept.need to know is there rest. or food stall for halal
muslim.will be staying in RIYUEGU hOTSPRING rESORT.Or which nearest plc we can hv our food with halal.
Jul. 20,2010 04:59
Mr.Ada replied:
Yipin Muslim Restaurant is located in 9,huming Road, Siming District which is near to Riyuegu hotspring.
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Jul. 11,2010 20:17 Reply
Ms.EL(Malaysia) said:
Hi Everyone,
I've planned to visit my parent's hometown at Yongchun, Fujian on 17th Dec 2010- 26th Dec 2010.
could anyone please advise me the weather during my travel period? thanks.
besides, we planned to visit 1 of my relative at KeXi GuangZhou. how can we get there & how long is the estimated time from YongChun to KeXi? is there any recommendation of interesting places to visit along the route from YongChun to KeXi?
Appreciate if anyone could help to answer my inquieris, since this is me & my family 1st time to China.
Jul. 17,2010 03:13
Ms.CARMEN_01(France) replied:
Hey, there is no Kexi in Guangzhou and there are several Kexis in Fujian, so which one do you mean? a village or something?
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Jun. 29,2010 21:32 Reply
Mr.GEORGE123(China) said:
HI, MY NAME IS GEORGE. I M FOM INDIA WORKING AT JINJIANG. I M HOLDING Z VISA. I WANT TO BRING MY WIFE AND MY BABY,SO PLS GUIDE ME WHT DACUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THT AND HOW LONG WILL TAKE FOR GETTING VISA FOR THEM. PLS ADVISE ?
Jul. 10,2010 02:54
Mr.Jamie replied:
You should apply for visa for your wife and kid, too. Please contact with the Chinese Embassy in Indian for details.