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Country
China
Continent
Asia
Airport
XMN
Currency
Chinese yuan (renminbi)
Time zone
UTC+8
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Two atmospheres
Xiamen and Gulangyu, a pair facing the strait
On the southeast coast, across the Taiwan Strait, Xiamen, formerly Amoy, combines a modern skyline, a prestigious university, a waterfront and historic quarters. The Kinmen Islands, run by Taiwan, lie only a few kilometers away across the bay.
Its tourist fame rests first on Gulangyu, a small car-free island that UNESCO listed in 2017 and that is nicknamed Piano Island. The city and the island are two moods to enjoy one after the other, the bustle and then the calm.
Gulangyu
Gulangyu, an island of consulates and churches
An international settlement
Foreign residents organized a community on the island after the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. Its land regulations were approved by the Qing government in 1902, and thirteen countries eventually held extraterritorial privileges there. Consulates, churches and schools give the island a largely Victorian-era look.
UNESCO status
Gulangyu was inscribed on 8 July 2017 as a historic international settlement. More than 10 million people visit each year, so mornings and weekdays are calmer.
No cars, no bicycles
Only small electric buggies and service vehicles run on the island, which you reach by ferry from downtown Xiamen. Plan a full morning or afternoon on foot.
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Piano Island
China's only piano museum
The Gulangyu Piano Museum
The island has the only piano museum in China, which shows more than 40 old pianos donated by the pianist Hu Youyi, including a mechanical pedal piano. It sits above the Shuzhuang Garden, built in 1913, and one ticket has been reported to open both. Sunlight Rock, the island's highest point, gives a view over red roofs and the sea.
City side
Yundang Lake, Zhongshan Road and the university
| Place | Mood |
|---|---|
| Yundang Lake and Haiwan Park | The island's city core, with seaside bars and restaurants popular with expatriates |
| Zhongshan Road | A pedestrian shopping street with qilou arcade architecture |
| Nanputuo Temple | A temple of Tang-era origin beside the campus of Xiamen University |
| Zengcuoan | A seaside art village |
Xinjie Church, downtown, is described as China's oldest Protestant church, and Xiamen University is among the most prestigious in the country.
Fujian cuisine
Shacha noodles and oyster omelette
Xiamen's signature dish is shacha mian, thin noodles in a dark broth made from a peanut-based satay paste, saltier and less sweet than the Southeast Asian versions. Also try the oyster omelette, fish balls, ginger duck and peanut soup.
Around Xiamen
Fujian tulou and Kinmen
Fast trains from Xiamen North reach Fuzhou in about 100 minutes and Shenzhen in about 3.5 hours. Kinmen, administered by Taiwan, is only a few kilometers across the bay; ferry services there have changed over the years, so check before planning. In Fujian, the round earthen houses known as tulou are also a World Heritage Site.
Getting to Xiamen
Airport, BRT, metro and ferry
Xiamen Gaoqi
The city's international airport lies on the island, about 20 minutes from downtown by taxi.
Locally, a bus rapid transit system and the metro, whose first line opened in December 2017, move you around. For Gulangyu, the ferry from Xiamen is the only way.
In pictures
Xiamen in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Xiamen
How do I get to Gulangyu?
Only by ferry from downtown Xiamen. Cars and bicycles are banned on the island, so you explore on foot.
Why is Gulangyu a UNESCO site?
It was an international settlement where thirteen countries held extraterritorial privileges, and its consulates, churches and schools survive. UNESCO inscribed it on 8 July 2017.
Which airport serves Xiamen?
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), on the island and about 20 minutes from downtown by taxi.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
October to January is the driest period. July and August are hot and humid, and typhoon risk is highest from July to September.
How much does a flight to Xiamen usually cost?
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