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Southeastern China’s tropical port town has dialled down since it’s days as a trading hub along the maritime Silk Road, but the laid-back vibe is all part of its charm.
With glorious beaches, colonial buildings, hot bars and restaurants, and a creative scene that flies under the radar, Xiamen’s attractions are diverse and never ending. It has lively street markets, impressive temples and a blooming art zone in a former refrigeration plant in Shapowei. Plus, it serves as a springboard for surrounding islands like Gulangyu, the hill station of Wuyishan and the Unesco World Heritage–listed tulou — round houses in the countryside that house Hakka and southern Fujianese communities.

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Walk the Xiamen Health Trail

Opened in 2020, this 23-kilometer elevated pathway threads its way past Xiamen’s most scenic spots. Join locals weave their way through mountainous landscapes and urban areas as the Fujian coastal town turns gold. The health trail was designed by Dissing + Weitling, who created the Xiamen Bicycle Skyway, China’s first elevated cycle path and the world’s highest cycle bridge.

Head to the beach to soak up the sun

A Xiamen holiday isn’t complete without a trip to one of the urban beaches. Pearl Bay is among the most scenic, surrounded by vibrant green hills. In the morning, locals head to Baicheng Beach to fish, while long Guanyin Mountain Beach is home to China’s annual national beach volleyball tournaments.

Visit the Huli Shan Fortress

Walk south from Xiamen University to this sprawling German gun artillery that was built in 1894, which enjoys spectacular views of Dadan Island and Erdan Island of Jinmen by telescope, and look down on Baicheng Beach’s powdery sand and blue sea. On site, the Rongguang Museum has an extensive collection of firecrackers, guns, swords and natural stones from around the world.

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