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 3 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 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Xiamen, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Xiamen from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 25h 45m.
Train
The train station in Xiamen is called Xiamen Xiamen North Railway Station, and is located 17 km from the city center.
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 $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $85 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Xiamen, with prices from $17 to $200 per night. Siming is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Xiamen are about 51% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Xiamen
Most booked hotels in Xiamen
Renting a car in Xiamen
Renting a car in Xiamen costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Xiamen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. 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 Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.