Xiamen is generally agreed to be the most charming city in Fujian Province. Located on the southern coast of the province, directly across the straits from Taiwan, Xiamen is comprised of Xiamen Island, Gulang Island and a mainland district running along the mouth of the Jiulong River. A causeway built in 1955 has linked Xiamen Island with the mainland, effectively turning it into a peninsula. It i

Gulangyu Gulangyu, separated from Xiamen by the 500-metre-wide Egret River, with an area of 1.77 square kilometres, enjoys a lauditory title "Garden on the Sea." The original name of the islet was Yuan Zhou Zi. In the Ming Dynasty it was renamed Gulang, meaning ''drum waves", because the holes in the southwestern reefs hit by the waves make sounds like the drum beating. Overlapping peaks foil the

Airport Having been in operation since October 22, 1983, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is one of the busiest airports in China. It is located at the northeast end of Xiamen just 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) from the city center. Over 50 domestic airline routes connect Xiamen to 58 cities in China including the major cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Nanjing, Guilin,

Seafood Seafood in Xiamen is famous for its extreme freshness. The location of Xiamen on the southeast coast of China provides it with abundant sea products. Dating from the Qing Dynasty, the seafood locally is always a traditional delicacy make from fresh local fish, prawns, crabs and more, with the flavor depending on the various seasonings. Herbal Meal Herbal Meal has a long history in Chin

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