Upon Arrival
National Immigration Administration Office Enquiries(Fujian)
National Immigration Administration Office Enquiries (Fujian Province) ...
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Daily Life Services—Hotel Reservation
Foreign travelers can book online through Trip.com (official website, app or Alipay mini program TripHotels) and pay directly with an international bank card, or make hotel reservations by telephone or other means. ...
Sea-Kissed Garden Enjoy Xiamen
The Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Xiamen City will take you to explore the "Sea Garden City" - Xiamen. ...
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Ecological Living Environment in Xiamen
Known as the “Garden on the Sea,” Xiamen is a renowned international tourist city. The city enjoys a pleasant climate with an average annual temperature of 21.6°C. ...
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Education
Lixia: The Beginning of Summer
Lixia (立夏) is the 7th of China's 24 solar terms and marks the first day of summer. It usually falls on May 5th or 6th each year. ...
Grain Rain
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain，as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. ...
Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is one of the 24 solar terms in China, falling between April 4th and 6th each year. ...
Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox is a special day when day and night are divided equally across the globe and spring is divided in half, so people call it "Spring Equinox". ...
Awakening of Insects
Awakening of Insects, or Jingzhe, is the third of the 24 solar terms. With the thunder rumbling and temperatures rising, Awakening of Insects marks the awakening of all creatures after hibernation. ...
Attractions
Wuyuan Bay
Located in the northeast of Xiamen Island, Wuyuan Bay area is considered to have very auspicious fengshui that brings together water vistas, hot springs, lush vegetation, wetlands and a sea bay. ...
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Xiamen Botanic Garden
The Xiamen Botanical Garden is a 5A-level tourist attraction of the country. It was established in 1960 and is located in Wan Shishan in the southeast corner of Xiamen Island. It backs onto Wulao Peak, Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen University, and is adjacent to Zhongshan Road. ...
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Xiamen Horticulture Expo Garden
Xiamen Horticulture Expo Garden (abbreviated as Garden Expo Park) was the venue for the 6th China International Garden and Flower Expo in 2007. ...
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Three Heroic Islands Battlefield Sightseeing Park
The three islands of heroes are Dadeng, Xiaodeng, and Jiaoyu. Located in the southeast of Xiang'an District, Xiamen City, facing Jinmen Island across the sea, it is the closest place in China to Jinmen Island (the closest distance is only 1800 meters). ...
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Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park
Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park is a 4A-level national tourist attraction, a national ecological tourism demonstration area and a national water conservancy scenic area. ...
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Entertainment
China's first film music museum opens on Gulangyu Island
The China Film Music Exhibition Hall, the nation's first thematic gallery dedicated to cinematic scores, officially opened on Friday on the historic island of Gulangyu in Xiamen, Fujian province. ...
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9 International Movies Hitting Chinese Cinema This May
May is usually the warm-up before the full summer box office explosion. ...
Xiamen launches May Day travel initiatives
Details regarding Xiamen's 2026 May Day holiday benefit-and-leisure travel program were released on April 28th. ...
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Global design forces strike a chord at Xiamen Design and Art Week
Xiamen Design and Art Week 2026 opened at the Xiamen Art Museum on April 25. ...
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Xiamen waters welcome first Chinese white dolphin calf of 2026
At around 10 am on April 14th, a delightful scene unfolded in the western waters of Xiamen in Southeast China's Fujian Province — where a group of Chinese white dolphins were seen swimming together. ...
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Dining
2026 Michelin Guide Fujian unveiled
The Michelin Guides officially released its 2026 guide for Fujian during a launch event in Xiamen last Friday. ...
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Satay Noodles
Shacha-mian (satay noodles) is a famous snack on offer in eateries throughout Xiamen from the main street to little alleyways. ...
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Sweet Peanut Soup
The ingredients of sweet peanut soup are simple, but its cooking is quite complex. ...
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Maci (Glutinous Rice Cake)
Maci is a kind of glutinous rice cake, inside which are the peanut powder and white sugar. ...
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Baobing (Spring Roll)
Baobin is also called spring roll. It is a common practice for the local people to have Baobin when Chinese New Year, Qingming Festival or Festival in March comes. ...
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Travel
Xiamen Port welcomes new Asia-Europe shipping route
The "Albatros" Asia-Europe service, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), made its maiden call at Xiamen Port on May 1, following the smooth docking of the MSC PERLE at Songyu Terminal. ...
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Xiamen launches first direct passenger flight to Busan
BX3795 carried 217 passengers from Busan, the Republic of Korea to a smooth landing at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on Jan 4, inaugurating the direct passenger flights between the two places. ...
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Xiamen opens new BRI shipping route
The maiden voyage vessel of the new Belt and Road route VTX7 docked smoothly at the Haitian Terminal of Xiamen Port in Southeast China's Fujian Province on the morning of December 17th. ...
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China Eases Transit, Expands Smart Borders for Foreigners
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced a series of new measures, set to take effect from November 5, 2025, designed to facilitate travel for skilled professionals to Hong Kong and Macao and to modernize border clearance procedures at numerous ports across the country. ...
High-speed railway debuts pet shipping services via Xiamen
China's railway authority last week expanded its high-speed rail pet shipping pilot program starting to the Fuzhou Railway Station and the Xiamen North Railway Station. ...
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Health
Exercise Wisely for Safer Summer Workouts
As temperatures begin to gradually rise after the arrival of Lixia (“Beginning of Summer”), the seventh solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, intense workouts without proper caution can easily place strain on the body. ...
Seasonal Flu Set to Hit Peak Between Late Dec & Early Jan
Shanghai entered its flu season in early and mid-November this year. ...
10 Expert-Backed Health Tips to Kickstart 2026
As we dive into the new year, health experts from organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), Harvard Health, and UCLA Health are emphasizing simple, sustainable habits over quick fixes. ...
Xiamen issues five-year update for local medical industry
Xiamen city officials announced during a recap of Xiamen's development in the last five years that it is now home to 23,500 hospital beds. ...
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Emergency guide: When and how to use an AED
AED, or automated external defibrillator, is widely recognized as a lifesaving device for patients suffering from cardiac arrest. ...
Services
China makes tax refunds easier for foreign shoppers
China released a new package of measures on May 18 to make departure tax refunds faster and more convenient for foreign visitors. ...
National-Level Official Service Portal for Foreign Nationals
National-Level Official Service Portal for Foreign Nationals ...
Foreign nationals staying in non-hotel accommodations
Can now complete their residence registration online ...
Application for Naturalization As a Chinese National
Application for Naturalization As a Chinese National ...
Online accommodation registration piloted for foreigners
Online accommodation registration piloted for foreigners ...
FAQ
What should I know before signing a labor contract
A labor contract is a legally binding document that safeguards the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. ...
Quick Guide about Train Ticket Endorsement and Refund
Quick Guide about Train Ticket Endorsement and Refund ...
Currency and Cost of Living in China
Currency in China The Chinese currency is called Renminbi (RMB), which consists of yuan(元), jiao(角) and fen(分). 10 jiao make up 1 yuan, and 10 fens make up 1 jiao. Money is issued in notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 yuan, and 1 yuan coins. There are also notes for 1, 2, 5 jia ...
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