Xiamen Travel Tips: Bank of China, Post Office, Consulates

Xiamen Travel Tips

Fast Facts

Xiamen in Brief
Land Area: 1,565 square kilometers (about 604 square miles)
Sea Area: 300 square kilometers (about 116 square miles)
Population: 1,532,200
Area Code: 0592
Zip Code: 361000
Nickname: Egret Island

Useful Numbers
Police: 110
Fire: 119
Ambulance: 120
Mayor's Hotline: 968123
Tourist Complaints: 0592-5318985
Taxi Complaints: 0592-5615610
Consumer Complaints: 12315

Credit cards including Master Card, Visa, American Express, JCB, etc. are convenient to use in many appointed hotels, large restaurants or shopping malls, etc. and ATMs are readily available for you to use Chinese cards. You can have currency exchange or withdraw cash from the Bank of China. Following is Bank of China information for your convenience:

Bank of China
Xiamen Branch: Mansion of Bank of China, No.40, North Hubin Road
Tel: 0592-5317830
Siming Branch: No.4-10, Zhongshan Road, Siming District
Tel: 0592-2038076
Airport Branch: Inspection Building, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Tel: 0592-6029270

Post Offices
Zhongshan Road Branch: No.1, Zhongshan Road, Siming District
Airport Branch: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Hospitals
Xiamen No.1 Hospital: No.10, Shanggu Street, Siming District
Xiamen Zhongshan Hospital: No.201-209, South Hubin Road, Siming District

Universities
Xiamen University
Location: No.422, South Siming Road, Xiamen
Website: http://www.xmu.edu.cn/english/

Jimei University
Location: No.185, Yinjiang Road, Jimei District, Xiamen
Website: http://www.jmu.edu.cn/english/

Foreign Consulates in Xiamen
Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Xiamen
Consular District: Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi
Chancery: No.2 Lingxiang Lane, Lianhua Village
Tel: +86-592-5130355/5130366

Consulate General of the Republic of Singapore in Xiamen
Consular District: Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan
Chancery: Unit 05-07/08, Bank Center, No.189, Xiahe Road
Tel: +86-592-2684691
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/xiamen/

Travelers' Voices on Xiamen Travel Tips

Nov. 17,2009 23:21 Reply

Ms.Charley said:

Dear Sir,

May I know any international school recommend for
foreigner study in xiamen city?

Thank you and would like to hear from you soon.

Nov. 18,2009 03:13
Mr.Herman replied:

Are you looking for a school for children or adult?

Nov. 19,2009 01:14
Ms.Charley(MYS) replied:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your prompt reply!That is for 3 to 6 years old Children.
Other than that ,Could u sent me the information about Primary school too?I am request the international school that can certify by Malaysia after my children going back to Malaysia.
Thank you for your attention and I 'd like to hear from you soon.

Nov. 21,2009 03:08
Mr.Herman replied:

As I know, the Xiamen International School enjoys high fame currently. It is suggested that you contact with the school for details.

Here is the official website: http://www.xischina.org/index.html

Jul. 1,2009 01:16 Reply

Mr.moorthy(malaysia) said:

dear friends ..there are no money chager..please bring china money or internasional bank card

Sep. 2,2009 10:16
Ms.Serene(singapore) replied:

Huh? Ok thank you!

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