Xiamen travel guide
Xiamen Tourism | Xiamen Guide
You're Going to Love Xiamen
With a population of 3,53 million, Xiamen is the largest city in Fujian, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Xiamen has to offer.
When to visit Xiamen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Xiamen in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 184 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Xiamen, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Xiamen
Plane
When flying to Xiamen, you’ll arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Xiamen from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 20m.
Train
The train station in Xiamen is called Xiamen Xiamen North Railway Station, and is located 17 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Xiamen
Where to stay in Xiamen
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Xiamen to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Xiamen Zhongshan Rd, Xiamen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 324 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Xiamen, with prices from AED 62 to AED 762 per night. Siming is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Xiamen are about 44% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Xiamen
Most booked hotels in Xiamen
Hiring a car in Xiamen
Expect to pay AED 4.49 per litre in Xiamen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 53.77 and AED 71.69. The most frequently booked car type in Xiamen is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.