Xiamen, China
A harbour city in southern Fujian where UNESCO-listed Gulangyu, arcaded old streets, temple courtyards and a long seafront boardwalk sit within a short ride of each other — best explored slowly, and best eaten with a pot of tea nearby.
Why Xiamen, China belongs on your shortlist
Use this guide as a starting point for deciding when to go, what kind of trip fits best, and which stories to read before booking.
Read before you go
These English travel stories give you neighborhood context, pacing advice, and practical details for planning a better visit.
Xiamen in 3 Days: Gulangyu, Coast Walks and Minnan Food
A first-timer's three-day route through Xiamen that pairs the car-free lanes of Gulangyu with arcaded old-port streets, a breezy coastal boardwalk and long, unhurried Minnan meals. Paced so you see the city's.
