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There are lots of beaches in Xiamen, but which ones are the best? Well, that depends on what you want to do. Do you want to build sand castles? Watch (or play) beach volleyball? Go swimming? Read below for our recommendations: Read more>>
Millennium Harbourview Hotel in Xiamen is offering three dining options for couples this Valentine’s Day: an all-you-can-eat buffet at the Harbour Cafe, a Chinese meal at Loong Yuen Restaurant and an Italian meal at the Portofino Restaurant. The buffet dinner costs 288 RMB (+15% surcharge) per person which includes a free glass of Champagne and a free flow of soft drinks. The Chinese meal costs 888 RMB RMB (+15% surcharge) per couple which also includes a free glass of Champagne and a... Read more>>
Xiamen was first extablished during the Jin Dynasty as part of Tong'an County. The area was known as Tong'an County under Quanzhou under Emperor Changxing's reign in the Late Tang Dynasty (933 A.D). The records reflect strong growth during the Song Dynasty. The city walls were built during the Ming Dynasty, when Xiamen became an important commercial center and pirate attacks were a real threat to the city. The sheltered harbor provided the...Read more>>
The city of Xiamen was one of the most important ports in the area after the Nanjing Treaty was signed, as a consequence of which it has a well-developed transport system. The city is easily reached by road, rail and air from most major cites in Fujian province, with daily services by rail and air to cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.Read more>>
