Xiamen Things to Do

Xiamen dates back to 1394 and this house of history details every century. From the city's beginnings under the Ming dynasty to Japanese occupation in the late 1800s to the tumultuous Chairman Mao Red Book years, its story is a... more

This odd museum celebrates the accomplishments of former residents who earned lavish success living outside of the Fujian province. It was opened in 1959 by businessman Tan Kah Kee who appropriately made his fortune while worki... more

Nestled directly across from Sunlight Rock, this small museum pays nod to Gulangyu Island's long love affair with the piano. Despite the island's diminutive size, it ranks number one in China for piano ownership per person and... more

This memorial immortalizes the life of Zheng Chenggong whose life has taken on a mythical status. Some label him as a brutish pirate who waged war on the popular Qing dynasty, while others praise him as a local hero for expelli... more

Even though Xiamen prides itself on its wealth of pristine beaches, it still offers a salt water alternative that has been known to cause even sound-minded adults to display behavior that borders on "frolicking." Massive waters... more

If the mood calls for "oh what the heck, let us do something different tonight", wander over to this fun center. It offers the cheapest bowling in town, depending on the day) and there are plenty of alleys eliminating any waiti... more

The Qing Ming Je festival or the Pure Brightness Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that is celebrated on April 4 and/or 5. It celebrates the middle of spring, and is also considered a sacred day of the dead. Relatives... more

Sea spray and political tensions are this tour's main attractions. Taiwan controlled Jinmen Island looms just miles off the Xiamen coast and this boat tour splashes across the Taiwan Strait to afford visitors photo worthy views... more

Appropriately located on the eastern side of the Haicang Bridge, this museum specializes in showcasing bridges from around the world. Photographs and small replicas of the iron arch bridge over the Thames River, the Nanjing Riv... more

China's golf craze has reached Xiamen. To handle the growing interest, especially with tourists, this center provides two courses. Undulating fairways and greens are the most common features. Golf pros are available for private... more