15 Best Things to Do in Xiamen

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   Gulangyu

   Neighborhood

   Gulangyu is a small, car-free island off the coast of Xiamen, China, known for its beaches, winding lanes, and colonial-era architecture.

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   Xiamen University

   Landmark

   Xiamen University, often called the most beautiful campus in China, offers visitors a unique blend of academic life and scenic beauty.

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   Xiamen Botanical Gardens

   Park & nature

   Xiamen Botanical Garden is a 493-hectare garden in the Siming District of Xiamen Island. It preserves over 9,000 plant species across 16 themed areas, including the largest succulent display in China.

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   Xiamen Bridge

   Landmark

   Xiamen Bridge is a highway cross-sea bridge on the northwest area of Xiamen Island, in Xiamen, Fujian, China.

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   Xiamen Island

   Sight

   Xiamen Island is the core of the city of Xiamen in southeastern Fujian, China, on the Taiwan Strait.

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   Coffee Street

   MarketFree entry

   Coffee Street is a lively pedestrian-friendly market located along Yundang Road in Xiamen's Siming District, just across from the Marco Polo Hotel.

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   Shimao Cross-Strait Plaza

   Landmark

   Shimao Cross-Strait Plaza is a skyscraper complex in Xiamen's Siming District, completed in 2015. It consists of two 300-meter towers nicknamed the 'Twin Towers of Xiamen,' designed to resemble giant sails.

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   SM Lifestyle Center

   Market

   SM Lifestyle Center is a large retail complex in Xiamen, known for its extensive selection of international and local brands under one roof.

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   Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

   Landmark

   Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is the main airport serving Xiamen, located on the north side of Xiamen Island, about 10 km from downtown.

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    Port of Xiamen

    Sight

    The Port of Xiamen is a deep-water port on Xiamen Island and the adjacent mainland coast in southern Fujian, China.

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    South Putuo Temple

    Religious site

    South Putuo Temple is a famous Buddhist temple founded in the Tang dynasty on the southeast of Xiamen Island.

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    Christ's Church, Siming District

    Religious site

    Xinjie Christian Church, also known as Christ's Church, is a Protestant church in the Siming District of Xiamen, Fujian.

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    SM Xiamen

    Market

    SM Xiamen is a large shopping destination that complements the nearby SM Lifestyle Center, providing additional retail and dining choices.

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    Church of Christ the King, Xiamen

    Religious site

    Church of Christ the King stands as a testament to Xiamen's Catholic heritage, with its Gothic Revival design characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a tall spire.

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    Xiamen railway station

    Landmark

    Xiamen railway station is a downtown train station on Xiamen Island, near the city center.

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