Université de Xiamen

Xiamen University

Founded in 1921 thanks to the Chinese diaspora from Fujian, Xiamen University is one of the most visited campuses in Chine, just steps away from Nanputuo Temple.

Shuzhuang Garden

Built in 1913 on Gulangyu island facing Xiamen, Shuzhuang Garden combines marine landscapes, traditional pavilions and a rare piano museum.

Nanputuo Temple

An ancient Buddhist sanctuary perched on a clifftop overlooking the sea, Nanputuo Temple is one of the great places of worship in southeastern Chine.

Hulishan Fortress

Coastal fortress of Xiamen built in 1894-1896, famous for its 79-tonne German Krupp cannon in the Guinness World Records and its view over Jinmen.

Haoyue Garden

On the car-free island of Gulangyu off Xiamen, Haoyue Garden pays tribute to Koxinga, a Ming general who drove the Dutch from Taiwan in 1662.

Fujian Tulou

Circular earthen fortresses of Hakka clans, 46 Fujian Tulou are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Guide to visiting Hongkeng, Chuxi and Yongding villages.

Museum of Overseas Chinese

Founded in 1956 by Tan Kah-Kee in a colonial villa in Xiamen, this museum traces the history of expatriate Chinese communities through three major exhibition halls.