Gulangyu Things to Do

Applauded as one of Xiamen's "Eight Major Views," the trail that leads to this cave features dramatic cliffs, ancient temples and expansive banyan trees creating the type of scenery normally only enjoyed by bearded National Geo... more

Considered by local officials as one of the "eight minor sights of Xiamen," this cave is worthy of at least four or five snapshots. The cave is named after two white clay deer statues that face the cave's walls. In the summer s... more

Originally built during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) this still functioning temple rates as one of Xiamen's most popular attractions. Over the years, it has gone through many renovations including the 1936 addition of the Pavi... more

Located just five minutes southwest from downtown Xiamen this coastline stretches for miles offering visitors endless sunbathing opportunities. Besides swimming there are also numerous bike rental shops making for a great way t... more

Considering this fort's tropical beach setting with Xiamen University behind it, it is difficult to fathom that this site was once better known for cannons and carnage rather than books and bikinis. Built in 1896 out of sand, c... more

No other area symbolizes Xiamen's commitment to the future more than its airport. Opened in 1996, it ranks as the fourth largest airport in China, averaging 380 flights per week. Twenty-two airlines dock on its runway servicing... more

The pulse of Xiamen pumps non-stop along this main road; the busiest in the city. A kaleidoscope of architectural styles lines both sides, exhibiting German, British and classic Chinese influences. Restaurants, ranging from fin... more

Nestled among Xiamen University's postcard setting of mountains and beaches and red brick buildings, this museum rebuffs the school's resort appearance with 30 display rooms of Neolithic Chinese relics. Paintings, fossils, and... more

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