What to do in Xiamen

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

Places to Visit in Xiamen

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What to do in Xiamen


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Nanputuo Temple featuring a city, a lake or waterhole and a garden

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.

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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.

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Haicang

The museums and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Haicang. Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain Tourism Scenic Spot and Riyuegu Aquatic Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinyang Avenue Station or Dongyao Station to get around the larger area.

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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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