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Registration Open for the 2012 Xiamen International Marathon HOT

Nov 24, 2011

The 2012 Xiamen International Marathon will be held on January 7th. The event is divided into male and female full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10 km and 5 km. Additionally, a "Cross-Straits City Invitational" marathon, a ...... Read More>>

First Enclosed, Air-Conditioned Overpass Completed Next Year HOT

Oct 20, 2011

Next year a “luxury overpass” on Jiahe Lu (嘉禾路), connecting phase I and phase II of SM Shopping Mall, will be completed. Different from normal overpasses, this one is completely sealed off and equipped with air-conditioning, lighting and fire ...... Read More>>

Fourth Xiamen Recreational Fishing Aquarium Exhibition Opens Soon HOT

Oct 12, 2011

The 2011 Xiamen Recreational Fishing Aquarium Exhibition, the fourth of its kind, will be held from October 14-16th at the E hall of Xiamen Convention and Conference Centre. Over 219 exhibitors from more than 20 provinces will display their best products. ...... Read More>>

80% of Taxis in Xiamen Still on Strike HOT

Oct 11, 2011

Taxi drivers in Xiamen, Fujian began a strike on Oct. 6th to demand lower administrative fees and higher starting fees for taxis, and 80% of all the taxis were still striking on the night of October 7th. Insiders say that the government is considering ...... Read More>>

Xiamen to Host Float Parade during the National Day Holiday HOT

Sep 21, 2011

The 2011 Xiamen Float Parade will be “grandly held” every evening (October 1-6th) in each of Xiamen’s six administrative regions. As of now, 21 floats are confirmed to participate in the parade. The opening ceremony will take place at ...... Read More>>

Free Shuttle Rides Connecting Xiamen's Tourist Spots HOT

Sep 09, 2011

As of September 3rd, rides on the 14 "Rainbow" tourist shuttle, which connect all of the tourist spots in Xiamen, are free of charge. Visitors only need pay for the entrance fee of the attractions. The free "Rainbow" shuttle currently ...... Read More>>

Skinny Dippers Spotted at Baicheng Beach Next to Xiamen University HOT

Aug 25, 2011

On August 10th, two foreign females were spotted skinny-dipping at Baicheng Beach next to Xiamen University. The scene was captured by a local citizen, who later uploaded the images online, which aroused quite a heated discussion among netizens. Other ...... Read More>>

Xiamen to Open China’s First Yacht Market HOT

Aug 15, 2011

The first yacht market in China is set to open in Wuyuan Bay, Xiamen. Covering approximately 1200 sqm, it will offer customers a comprehensive range of small and medium-sized yachts, including fishing boats, sailing boats, kayaking and canoes. See also: ...... Read More>>

Maiden Voyage for Cruise Ship from Xiamen to Taiwan and Hong Kong on Oct. 19 HOT

Aug 03, 2011

On October 19th, “Legend of the Seas”, a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean International, will have its maiden voyage from Xiamen cruise ship port headed to Taiwan and Hong Kong. Each cruise lasts for five days and four nights. Xiamen will ...... Read More>>

Tallest Skyscraper in Xiamen to Open July 28th HOT

Jul 26, 2011

Fujian’s tallest skyscraper, the Xiamen Fortune Center (located at No. 100 Lujiang Road) will have its inauguration ceremony on the morning of July 28th. Construction of the 192-meter-high, 43-story office building began in 2008. The building has a ...... Read More>>

Xiamen Airlines to Launch New Flights in July HOT

Jun 30, 2011

To meet summer travel demands, Xiamen Airlines will launch a dozen new flights including: Xiamen-Chongqing-Lijiang, Xiamen-Urumqi, Xiamen-Hohhot and Xiamen-Hailar. ... Read More>>

Xiamen-Chongqing-Lijiang Flight to Be Launched on July 1st HOT

Jun 07, 2011

Xiamen Airlines will launch a new round-trip flight from Xiamen to Lijiang (via Chongqing) starting from July 1st. The full price for economy class seats is 2280 RMB. See also: Sanya Launches 26 Flights to 9 Foreign Cities... Read More>>

1st Large-scale Water Park in Fujian Opens on May 20th in Xiamen HOT

May 13, 2011

Guanyinshan Fantasy Coastal Water World (音山梦幻海岸水世界), the first large water park in Fujian, will open on a trial run basis on May 20th. According to reports, the water park features some of the newest and most popular aquatic facilities and is ...... Read More>>

Temperature in Xiamen to Exceed 27℃ HOT

Apr 14, 2011

In the next day or two, moist and warm air flow will gradually intensify in regions around Xiamen. The heat wave will bring cloudy skies to the area, but temperatures will rise by 1℃-2℃ every day. In the next two days, the highest temperature will soar to ...... Read More>>

Xiamen to Launch Direct Flight to the Netherlands on March 28th HOT

Mar 22, 2011

Starting from March 28th, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will open a direct flight between Xiamen and Amsterdam. It is expected to fly three times a week with B777-200 planes (318 seats). ... Read More>>

Business Travel Magazine Ranks Xiamen the Second Best City for Living HOT

Mar 01, 2011

On its latest list of the world’s most suitable cities for residential and business life, Business Travel magazine ranked Xiamen on the #2 top spot. With its special charm, Xiamen is topped only by another amazing Chinese city, Chengdu. Other world ...... Read More>>

2011 Ice Sculpture Exhibition Now Taking Place in Xiamen HOT

Feb 18, 2011

It may come as a surprise to some, but Xiamen is hosting its very own ice sculpture exhibition this year! The 2011 Ice Sculpture Exhibition opened in Xiamen’s Dudong Niushan Park on February 3rd and will run until February 2nd, 2012. According to ...... Read More>>

Xiamen’s Spring Festival Lantern Festival Begins Feb 5th HOT

Jan 30, 2011

According to reports, Xiamen’s Spring Festival Lantern Festival will be held in Egret Island (Bailu Zhou) Park from February 5 through February 20. The lantern displays will be much more diverse than last year, and will include seven themes and ...... Read More>>

Xiamen Plans Spring Festival Fireworks Spectacular HOT

Jan 25, 2011

On the evening of February 3rd, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the 2011 Spring Festival cross-strait fireworks show will be held in Xiamen. Fireworks will be set off simultaneously both near Wanyue slope of Huandao Road in Xiamen and at the seaport ...... Read More>>

Xiamen’s First Starbucks Opens As Country’s Largest HOT

Dec 23, 2010

According to a report, it is stated that the country’s largest Starbucks will be formally open for business in Xiamen on Jan 5th. Serving as Xiamen’s first Starbucks location, it is situated on Lujiang Road and consists of four floors with a ...... Read More>>

20 Parks to Be Built in Xiamen in 2011 HOT

Dec 01, 2010

Twelve parks including Music Island Park, Gaolin Park and Jinshang Park have been built in Xiamen this year, offering good spots for the city’s residents to enjoy leisure time. Next year, the city will continue to establish another 20 new parks, ...... Read More>>

Xiamen International Kite Festival to Open November 5th HOT

Oct 29, 2010

The 6th “Dazhou Cup” Xiamen International Kite Festival will be held from the 5th to 7th of November at Guanyin Shan Beach. The Kite Festival this year will include Western and Southeast Asia master stunt kite flyers competing. The Kite Festival ...... Read More>>

Xiamen Dutch Artist Rope Knot Art Exhibition HOT

Oct 15, 2010

Recently, the Dutch artist Mehdi Giacometti opened to the public a rope knot works of art exhibition in the Chinese European Art Centre, Art Institute of Xiamen University. At the exhibition, you can see hundreds of works. Akbar tried to explore a new path ...... Read More>>

National Day Parade to be Held in Xiamen on October 1st HOT

Sep 28, 2010

The 2010 National Day Parade will be held in Xiamen from October 1st to 6th. A total of 25 night floats and 11 performing groups will participate in the first Siming District parade and in the opening ceremony at 20:00 on the evening of Oct. 1st. Later on, ...... Read More>>

City Sculpture Exhibition to Start in Xiamen on September 26th HOT

Sep 26, 2010

The 2010 “Sea • Music” Sculpture Exhibition will be held in Kuanyin Mountain Beach in Siming District from Sept 26th till the end of October. A total of 15 works made of stone from the southern Fujian region will be on display. The stones ...... Read More>>

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