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.
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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