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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>