Xiamen
China · Fujian ShengCN
City in Fujian, China
Xiamen, historically romanized as Amoy, is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, People's Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Strait. It is divided into six districts: Huli, Siming, Jimei, Tong'an, Haicang, and Xiang'an. All together, these cover an area of 1,700.61 square kilometers (656.61 sq mi) with a population of 5,163,970 as of 2020 and estimated at 5.365 million as of 31 December 2025. The urbanized area of the city has spread from its original island to include most parts of all six of its districts, as well as 4 Zhangzhou districts, which form a built-up area of 7,284,148 inhabitants. This area also connects with Quanzhou in the north, making up a metropolis of nearly ten million people. The Kinmen Islands (Quemoy) administered by the Republic of China (Taiwan) lie less than 6 kilometers (4 mi) away separated by Xiamen Bay. As part of the Opening Up Policy under Deng Xiaoping, Xiamen became one of China's original four special economic zones opened to foreign investment and trade in the early 1980s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,163,970
- Coordinates
- 24.480, 118.082
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Xiamen
Located in Fujian Sheng, China, Xiamen is best described as a big-city destination. Population figures land around 5,163,970. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards water sports, culture and nature.
Things to do in Xiamen
Water Sports in Xiamen
(10)On the water sports side, Xiamen offers Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. It is a direct read of Xiamen's activity profile. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Culture in Xiamen
(7)Xiamen records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Docks under culture. It is a direct read of Xiamen's activity profile. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Xiamen
(7)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Geological Formations as nature options here. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Xiamen.
Adventure in Xiamen
(6)Xiamen's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Climbing and Theme Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Xiamen is actually tagged with. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Xiamen
(6)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Xiamen.
Nightlife in Xiamen
(4)On the nightlife side, Xiamen offers Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Xiamen is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Xiamen
(4)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hunting and Snow Tubing as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Xiamen.
Family in Xiamen
(2)On the family side, Xiamen offers Playgrounds and Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Xiamen's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Xiamen
(1)On the shopping side, Xiamen offers Food. Everything listed here comes from what Xiamen is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Xiamen
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Xiamen rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Xiamen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Xiamen known for?
- Xiamen is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nature, set in Fujian Sheng, China with around 5,163,970 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Xiamen?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats and Scuba Diving in Xiamen. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Xiamen?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Xiamen located?
- Administratively, Xiamen sits in Fujian Sheng, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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