Things to do in Xiamen, Fujian: The Best Historic Sites

May 20, 2021 Layne Dawes

The livable, lovable city of Xiamen teems with university students buzzing amid Buddhist temples, art galleries and beautiful parks. The city is actually comprised of islands; one of which, Gulangyu, is a peaceful bohemian oasis that's completely vehicle-free. Nibble on some glass noodles or juicy dumplings while perusing shops stuffed with antiques, delicate beads or ceramics.
Restaurants in Xiamen

1. Xiamen University

No.422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen China +86 592 218 0000 http://www.xmu.edu.cn/about/yuanxi.html
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11%
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4.5 based on 1,273 reviews

Xiamen University

2. Ciji Palace of Qingjiao

Qingjiao Village, Haicang Town, Haicang District, Xiamen 361027 China +86 592 531 8858
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Ciji Palace of Qingjiao

3. Huli Mountain Fort

No.2 Zengcuo'an, Siming District, Xiamen 361002 China +86 592 208 4184
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4.0 based on 134 reviews

Huli Mountain Fort

Reviewed By LG_Kay - Singapore, Singapore

Besides Gulangyu Island, this is another popular attraction, hence expect tour groups and the crowd. When I visited on Saturday morning around 10 am, the entrance display panel showed as of that day, 876 had visited this place and 378 visitors were inside then. The highest recorded in a single day is 26,100. Such is the advantage of visiting during low peak season. The main attraction is the 280 mm Krupp Cannon, which is well preserved. Near the main artillery is a huge panel depicting the history of this fort. On top of the fortress, there is a viewing platform of the surrounding Xiamen and coast. There is also a square on the further side of the compound, with 2 demonstrations at 10am and 4pm daily. There are English signs and explanations throughout the compound. I spent an hour leisurely exploring this place, with some time waiting for the tour groups to leave for better photo shoots. Overall, recommended to visit this place. For transportation, I took bus no. 29 along Lujiang Road, in front of Xiamen Ferry Terminal. Bus fare within Xiamen is flat rate 1 rmb, journey about 20 mins.

4. Xiamen Tianjie Temple

South Tianjie Hill, Xiamen 361023 China +86 592 531 8858
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Xiamen Tianjie Temple

5. Hi Heaven

No. 38 Fujian Road, Gulangyu, Xiamen China +86 592 257 0510 http://www.httg.cn
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Hi Heaven

6. Prison Break Fight Site of Xiamen

No.451 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361005 China
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Prison Break Fight Site of Xiamen

7. Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum

No.8 Xunjiang Road, Jimei District, Xiamen 361021 China +86 592 668 1022 http://www.tankahkee.cn/chinese.aspx
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum

8. Zheng Chenggong Training Field Ruins

Within Xiamen University, Siming District, Xiamen 361000 China
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Zheng Chenggong Training Field Ruins

9. Bainian Post Office

No.58 Haihou Road, Xiamen China
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Bainian Post Office

10. Chenhuacheng Tomb

Wucun Village, Siming District, Xiamen 361007 China
Chenhuacheng Tomb

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