Very Simple Xiamen Trip Tips

Xiamen, China’s oldest port city, exudes charm with its European-influenced buildings and long stretches of beach. Explore Fujian’s unique tulou houses or visit Hulishan Fort’s battlements to experience some real Chinese history!

Visit Xiamen during spring or autumn when the temperatures are milder and the city comes alive with fragrant blossoming flowers and colorful leaves.Hanoi to Xiamen flights are available through Cathay Pacific.

1. Visit Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu Island, situated off Xiamen’s urbanized city center, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of China’s most scenic locales. Famous for its beaches, seafood offerings and lack of auto traffic (cars are banned on Gulangyu), this island paradise attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Once you arrive on this small island, take a stroll and visit some of its most renowned attractions: Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Piano Museum are among the island’s most beloved landmarks; both locals …