Best Time To Visit

Transit visas issued on arrival at a number of entry points in Chine are currently not applied in the province of Fujian. You will need a regular visa to enter via Xiamen. Please consult your national visa centre for detailed information concerning the necessary documents and …

Given its coastal location, the best time to visit Xiamen would be the end of summer and/or early summer in order to enjoy the sunshine and the beach. However, Xiamen is in the typhoon area and has a heightened risk of typhoons during summer time. It is advised to check the forecast in advance …

Due to the Internet policy of China, certain websites and applications are not accessible from the mainland, which includes those very commonly used in the west (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, Skype and more). Some travellers have been able to gain access to those via a VPN service (installed prior to arrival in China). Make sure …

Xiamen International Airport is situated 7 kilometres from the city centre and there are different ways of reaching it. There is an Airport Express Line, city buses, a classic taxi (a 20-minute ride) or even a ferry to Gulang Island. Public transportation schedules are set according to flight arrivals, so just get out of …

Buses in Xiamen are frequent, extensive and cheap and you could purchase an ‘e-card’ that can be bought at post offices which gives a 20% discount on the buses. You could also opt for the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) with its four routes (one of them connecting the city centre and the airport). There are …

The taxis ‘net is really extended as it is probably the most cost-effective option that you are offered in Xiamen since it´s particularly cheap and you can reach every tiny corner of the city! Be prepared to pay an extra of 20% when travelling between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. You can also use taxi …

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