What to do in Xiamen

Activities, attractions and tours
Xiamen featuring street scenes, a city and shopping
Nanputuo Temple featuring religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and street scenes
Xiamen showing a small town or village
Gulangyu Island showing street scenes and a city
Hulishan Cannon Fort which includes a castle, art and outdoor art

Xiamen Attractions

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  • Xiamen is a favourite among thrill seekers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local culture and find the top activities, and many of them are already thinking of return. The top activities can earn the curiosity of even well-versed explorers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of historically themed outings and opportunities for adventure. With unequalled ways to explore the best this area has to provide like a Private Yongding Tulou Buildings Full-Day Tour, there is a huge selection of possibilities at your fingertips when you browse through all the options for fun available here at Expedia Canada.

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What to do in Xiamen


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Nanputuo Temple which includes a city, a lake or waterhole and a park

Siming District

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Get to know Siming District and its many features like its mountain views and museums. You might want to explore sights like Xiamen Botanical Garden and Wanshi Botanical Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Xiamen Station or Shangli Xincun Station to get around the city.

Siming District
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Huli District

You might enjoy the gardens while in Huli District. Wuyuanwan Wetland Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Andou Station or Banshang Subway Station to see more of the city.

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Jimei District

The gardens and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jimei District. Jimei Cultural Arts Center and Xiamen Yuanbo Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Jimei Software Park Station or Jimei Boulevard Station to get around the larger area.

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Xiang'an District

While you're in Xiang'an District, take in top sights like Xiamen Lvtang Xiangshan Mountain and jump on the metro at Xiang'an Station to see more of the city.

Xiang'an District
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Haicang

Haicang is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain Tourism Scenic Spot and Riyuegu Aquatic Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinyang Avenue Station or Dongyao Station to get around.

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Tong'an District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tong'an District. You might want to make time for a stop at Fantian Temple or Dalun Mountain.

Tong'an District

 

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