What to do in Xiamen

Activities, attractions and tours
Nanputuo Temple featuring religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and street scenes

Xiamen Attractions

Next stop: Xiamen! You're about to point your compass in a new direction. Perpetually prepared for inventive ways to get inspired and broaden your horizons, you're prepared to check out an exciting city like a pro. Find and book your activities today, and all that's left to do is pack your bags and think about all the places you'll go, because Expedia makes it easy to book tons of things to do.

  • The activities in Xiamen are not only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 9 things to do here, and you can get them beginning at £28. Book your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia for a great price, and you might still have money for a top hotel or decadent meal while you're travelling.
  • Xiamen is popular among sightseers like yourself. In fact, plenty of travellers have been visiting to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities, and a good amount of them can't wait to return. The top activities can catch the attention of even well-versed globetrotters, and it's not hard to see why. Our list includes a wide variety of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With unequalled ways to explore the best this area has to offer like a Private Yongding Tulou Buildings Full-Day Tour, there are loads of active options at your disposal when you consider all the activities available here at Expedia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organise your getaway. It takes an expert itinerary to make the most of a trip to Xiamen, especially when you long to schedule in a lot of exciting activities. And we know you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room遥ou're ready to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to scoping out the top activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book group tours on Expedia, and leave your map behind.


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Nanputuo Temple featuring a city, a lake or waterhole and a garden

Siming District

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Get to know Siming District and its many features like its mountain views and museums. You might want to explore sights like Xiamen Botanical Garden and Wanshi Botanical Garden, and you can jump on the metro at Xiamen Station or Shangli Xincun Station to get around the city.

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Huli District

You might enjoy the gardens while in Huli District. Gulangyu Piano Art Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Andou Station or Banshang Subway Station to see more of the city.

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Jimei District

5/5(1 area review)

The gardens and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jimei District. Jimei Cultural Arts Center and Xiamen Bridge are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Jimei Software Park Station or Jimei Boulevard Station to get around the larger area.

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Tong'an District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tong'an District. You might want to make time for a stop at Wild Valley Eco-Eden or Fantian Temple.

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Haicang

4/5(1 area review)

The museums and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Haicang. Xiamen Tianzhu Mountain Tourism Scenic Spot and Caijianwei Mountain are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinyang Avenue Station or Dongyao Station to get around the larger area.

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Xiang'an District

While you're in Xiang'an District, take in top sights like Xiamen Lvtang Xiangshan Mountain and jump on the metro at Xiang'an Station to see more of the city.

Xiang'an District

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