The city of Xiamen was one of the most important ports in the area after the Nanjing Treaty was signed, and consequently has a well-developed transport system. The city is easily reached by road, rail and air from most major cites in Fujian Province, with ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 116.2 billion GDP per Capita: RMB 49,887 Economic Growth Rate: 16.7% Population: 1.09 million (urban) – 1.24 million (rural) FDI: US$0.955 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB18, 513 World Bank Government Effectiveness ... Read More>>

Nightlife is not quite devoid of Western bars and clubs, but it may as well be. A few oft-frequented places are scattered here and there, but your visit to Xiamen might just be the perfect time to feel the local vibe. Wild theme bars are all the rage in ... Read More>>

Visitors can find a great deal to keep them entertained in Xiamen just by jumping on a bike and exploring for an afternoon, as the city's beaches, winding back streets and scenic spots are all situated within a reasonably small area. Read More>>

Zhongshan Road is Xiamen's central shopping destination. Beginning at the Cultural Palace and running all the way down to the water, Zhongshan Road is where you can expect to find the widest variety of department stores, book shops, boutiques, banks, and ... Read More>>

Xiamen is generally agreed to be the most charming city in Fujian Province. Located on the southern coast of the province, directly across the straits from Taiwan, Xiamen is comprised of Xiamen Island, Gulang Island and a mainland district running along the ... Read More>>

Longtou Road on Gulang Island 鼓浪屿龙头路 This island commercial district is lined with small shops and vendors peddling local handicrafts and food, including lacquer ware, rural artwork, pies, and all manner of knickknacks. A little bargaining ... Read More>>

Currently Xiamen has two passenger train stations, Xiamen Railway Station and Xiamen North Railway Station. The train station in Xiamen operates services to most of the major cities in Fujian Province and major cities across China. Most popular destinations ... Read More>>

Six long-distance bus stations in Xiamen link the city to destinations across Fujian Province and other major cities. The most popular destinations include Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Longyan and Shishi. Fanghu Bus Station Destinations: Fuzhou, Shenzhen, ... Read More>>

Ferry Ferries run between Xiamen Island and Gulangyu Island and cost 8 RMB for a return ticket. The busiest time is during lunch hour (11:30-14:30) and the ferries run at 10-20 minute intervals. Xiamen-Gulang Island 05:45 – 00:30, every 10 to 20 ... Read More>>

Peanut Soup (Huashengtang) 花生汤 Spring Roll (Chunjuan) 春卷 Tu Sun Dong 土笋冻 Meat Zongzi (Shao Rouzong) 烧肉粽 Stir-fried Noodles (Shao Mixian) 炒面线 Peanut Soup (Huashengtang) 花生汤 Peanut Soup can be eaten as a soup or as a dipping sauce for breads ... Read More>>

Xiamen is blessed with sandy beaches and an average annual temperature exceeding 20C, a combination which makes it very popular with those trying to get away from it all and soak up some sun. Relaxing on one of the city's beaches at Gulangyu Gangzaihou, ... Read More>>

The city of Xiamen covers over 1.5 thousand square kilometers of land, and 300 square kilometers of water, with a population of 3.53 million people, comprised of 50 distinct ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Hui, Zhuang, She and Miao. Of the resident ... Read More>>

Summer is not the ideal time to visit Xiamen: humidity is high and temperatures can reach 32 or 33C (91-92F). In addition, this is the typhoon season, which means the city is periodically drenched by storm rains. During the large Chinese national holidays, ... Read More>>

Xiamen sits to the south of Fujian Province, enjoying a subtropical climate, which ensures it has an average annual temperature exceeding 20C. In summer conditions can get very uncomfortable, with high humidity and average July maximums of 33C (92F). The ... Read More>>

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport operates daily flights to Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well as some flights to international destinations ... Read More>>

Seafood (Haixian) 生猛海鲜 Medicinal Meals (Yaoshan) 药膳 Vegetable Dishes (Nanputuo Sucai) 南普陀素菜 Fo Tiao Qiang (Buddha Jumping Over a Wall) 佛跳墙 Seafood (Haixian) 生猛海鲜 Nearly 260 varieties of seafood are native to Fujian province, and Xiamen ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 252.7 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 33,565 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 15% (2011) • Resident Population: 3.53 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3.45% (2011) • Enrollment ... Read More>>

Over 50 bus lines cover Xiamen: visitors will find that most journeys across the city are unlikely to take longer than half an hour. Bus fares start at 1 RMB for the cheap non-air conditioned bus, or 2 RMB for an air-conditioned bus. The service opens ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Xiamen City Code Number: 0592 Postcode: 360000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Local Telephone Directory: 114 Weather Report: 12121 Report a Traffic Accident: 122 China Telecom: ... Read More>>

The red taxis in Xiamen are easy to spot, and can be hailed easily from most spots in the city center. Taxis charge 8 RMB for the first three kilometers, with each additional kilometer costing 2 RMB. There is also a 2 RMB surcharge for fuel, which brings ... Read More>>

The food of Xiamen is classified as Fujian cuisine (also called Min cuisine), one of China's eight major culinary disciplines. It is widely described as being fresh, tangy and sweet, with salt sparingly used. Min chefs believe that salt obscures the true ... Read More>>

Travelling by water from Xiamen is simple: regular services run to Hong Kong and Jinmen from the port. Taiwanese and Fujianese passengers must show their household registration card. Xiamen Heping Port(Heping Matou) Add: 3 Lujiangdao, Southwest of Xiamen ... Read More>>

Renting a car in Xiamen is quite simple for anyone with a Chinese driver's license, but this requirement means it is not an option for international visitors. However, there is always the option of renting a car with a driver. Few drivers speak English: ... Read More>>