Xiamen Island

Xiamen Island is the core of the city of Xiamen in southeastern Fujian, China, on the Taiwan Strait. It is heavily built up but also has plenty of parkland, trees, and flowers, giving it a tropical feel. The island is about 13 km in diameter and is home to most of the city's urban districts.

Don't miss

• The island's mix of modern cityscape with abundant parkland and tropical vegetation
• Gulangyu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a small island just off Xiamen Island
• The Gaoji Causeway to the north and the enclosed Yundang Harbor lake to the west
• Views toward the Kinmen Islands, controlled by the Republic of China, to the southeast

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Xiamen Island

Cheapest way inXiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden4.9★ · 13 travelers4-5 hoursFrom$135 per personSee dates →Best full dayPrivate Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch5★ · 24 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$229 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch4.8★ · 18 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$199 per personSee dates →

Getting there

Know before you go

• The island has a tropical-paradise feel with many trees and flowers despite being a bustling modern city.
• Xiamen Island is divided into Huli and Siming districts; the term 'Xiamen' can refer to the island, the city, or the wider urban area.