What to do in Xiamen

Activities, attractions and tours
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

Xiamen Tourist Attractions & Activities

Coming up: Xiamen! You’re keen to set course in a new direction. Never one to shy away from imaginative ways to get your kicks and have an enlightening experience, you’re prepared to investigate an exciting destination like the expert traveller you are. Reserve your activities now, and all that’s left to do is pack your luggage and start daydreaming, because Expedia Australia makes it simple to book tons of things to do.

  • Book your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia Australia for a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a dream hotel or decadent dinner while you’re in town. The activities in Xiamen are not only perfect for you, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg. We have 8 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$54.
  • Xiamen is a favourite among thrill seekers like yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Xiamen to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and a good portion of them can't wait to come back. The top things to do can earn the enthusiasm of even well-versed globetrotters, and it's not hard to see why. Our list includes an impressive range of entertainment and excitement. With unequalled ways to check out the best this area has to give like a Private Yongding Tulou Buildings Full-Day Tour, there is a huge selection of selections to choose from when you peruse the top-quality tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

You'll want a game plan to make the most of a trip to Xiamen, especially when you long to pack in lots of food and entertainment. And we realise you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and see what life is like for locals. You want to cover the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the best way to organise your getaway. Book professionally guided tours on Expedia Australia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.


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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. Nitto Park 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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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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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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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 TongAn ZhanTing.

Tong'an District

 

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