China's most laid-back coastal city — the car-free Gulangyu Island, Hokkien culture, and Taiwan's nearest sibling.
Xiamen is China's most beautiful coastal city — Gulangyu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where piano music floats through the streets and colonial villas meet tropical gardens. Fujian province's food is the root of Taiwanese cuisine.
8M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November — summer humid and hot, winter cool but mild
Top sights & experiences
- 🏝️ Gulangyu Island (UNESCO)
- 🌊 Nanputuo Temple
- 🏖️ Zengcuoan Fishing Village & Beach
- 🎵 Kulangsu Piano Museum
- 🦟 Rimei Beach & Huandao Road
- 🍜 Fujian Cuisine & Shacha Sauce
Perfect for
Islands & beachColonial architectureFood
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