Xiamen: what to see and where to eat

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5,163,970 people live here

Nearest airport: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), about 8.61 km from the centre

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Things to see

  • Gulangyu

    gdczjkk / CC BY 3.0

    island

    Gulangyu

    island of China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Sanqiutian Ferry Terminal, about 10 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • South Putuo Temple

    Gisling / CC BY 3.0

    buddhist temple

    South Putuo Temple

    building in Fujian, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 厦大(南普陀), about 2 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Church of Christ the King

    Siyuwj / CC BY-SA 4.0

    cultural heritage of china

    Church of Christ the King

    Roman Catholic cathedral

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Gulangyu Gangqin Pier, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Landmine Museum

    Ping an Chang / CC BY-SA 4.0

    museum

    Landmine Museum

    museum in Lieyu, Kinmen, Taiwan

    Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 OpenStreetMap, written 2026-07-19

    Free to enter OpenStreetMap, written 2026-07-19

    About 18 km from the city centre

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  • Xiamen International Centre

    Baycrest / CC BY-SA 2.5

    skyscraper

    Xiamen International Centre

    building in Xiamen, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 第一码头, about 4 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • diocese of the catholic church

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Xiamen

    diocese of the Catholic Church in China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 眼科医院, about 12 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Xiamen Island

    BreakdownDiode / CC BY-SA 3.0

    island

    Xiamen Island

    island in southeastern Fujian, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Jiangtou, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • stadium

    Xiamen Egret Stadium

    Stadium in Xiamen, Fujian province, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station International Expo Center, about 19 min on foot OpenStreetMap

    About 15 km from the city centre

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  • Shi Islet

    rheins / CC BY 3.0

    island

    Shi Islet

    islet west of Kinmen

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    About 15 km from the city centre

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  • island

    Dadan Island

    island in Kinmen County

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    About 13 km from the city centre

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  • Xiamen Bay

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    bay

    Xiamen Bay

    partially enclosed bay off the coast of Xiamen, China

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • Xiamen Zhangzhou Bridge

    Olboph / CC BY-SA 3.0

    road bridge

    Xiamen Zhangzhou Bridge

    bridge in People's Republic of China

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    About 14 km from the city centre

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  • Haicang Bridge

    jeanbi / CC BY 2.0

    suspension bridge

    Haicang Bridge

    bridge in Fujian, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 邮轮中心码头, about 17 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • island

    Fuxing Islet

    islet south of Lieyu, Kinmen

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • Xinjie Christian Church

    猫猫的日记本 / CC BY-SA 3.0

    cultural heritage

    Xinjie Christian Church

    church in Fujian, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Zhenhai Road, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Erdan Island

    User:Vmenkov / CC BY-SA 3.0

    island

    Erdan Island

    island southwest of Lieyu, Kinmen

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    About 13 km from the city centre

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  • island

    Menghu Islet

    islet west of Kinmen

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    About 15 km from the city centre

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  • island

    Binlang Islet

    islet northwest of Lesser Kinmen, Taiwan (ROC)

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    About 13 km from the city centre

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  • bridge

    Jimei Bridge

    bridge in People's Republic of China

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    About 11 km from the city centre

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  • Xiamen University Libraries

    Michaelhorse / CC BY-SA 4.0

    library

    Xiamen University Libraries

    building in Xiamen University Libraries, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 厦大白城站, about 8 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Xiamen Botanical Garden

    大禾花 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    botanical garden

    Xiamen Botanical Garden

    botanical garden integrating plant species conservation, scientific research, science education, and tourism

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Botanical Garden Station, about 7 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Xiamen Bridge

    HualinXMN / CC BY-SA 4.0

    road bridge

    Xiamen Bridge

    bridge between Jimei and Gaoqi

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Jimei School Village, about 18 min on foot OpenStreetMap

    About 9 km from the city centre

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  • Gulangyu Organ Museum

    Siyuwj / CC BY-SA 4.0

    museum

    Gulangyu Organ Museum

    museum in China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station 眼科医院, about 7 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • stadium

    Xiamen Sports Centre Stadium

    building in Xiamen Stadium, China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Sports Center, about 5 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Yundang Lake

    Ymblanter / CC BY-SA 4.0

    lake

    Yundang Lake

    lake in People's Republic of China

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    Getting there Nearest stop or station Foreign Language School, about 9 min on foot OpenStreetMap

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  • Lingshui Lake

    Atlasmotor / CC BY-SA 3.0

    lake

    Lingshui Lake

    lake in Kinmen, Taiwan

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    About 16 km from the city centre

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  • island

    Little Quemoy

    island in Taiwan

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • Bada Tower

    BreakdownDiode / CC BY-SA 4.0

    tower

    Bada Tower

    tower in Lieyu, Kinmen, Taiwan

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    About 17 km from the city centre

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  • Jiugong Pier

    Shara0526 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    pier

    Jiugong Pier

    pier in Lieyu, Kinmen, Taiwan

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    About 19 km from the city centre

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  • Lieyu Township Culture Museum

    Viy4092 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    folk museum

    Lieyu Township Culture Museum

    museum in Lieyu, Kinmen, Taiwan

    Opening hours Not checked

    Admission Not checked

    About 17 km from the city centre

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Places to eat

  • cafe

    山丽妍沙茶面

    Food: chinese, noodles

    Mo-Su 11:30-20:30

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  • cafe

    Chai

    Food: cake

    Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa,Su 13:00-23:00

    厦门

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