China travel
- Xiamen Xiamen is a large city on the Southeastern coast of China and consist of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island and and a region on the mainland. The city has a major seaport and is located nearby Taiwan. Xiamen is also known for its good natural environment and is considered as one of the most clean and healthy cities within China.
- airport Xiamen International Airport is located on the North-East of Xiamen island 14 km from the city center. It's one of the largest airports in China with flights to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, America, Europe and 58 cities on mainland China. Shuttle buses are just outside the airport. Fare of this bus to the railway station in the city center is 6 Yuan. The public bus cost only 1 Yuan. Bus number 27 connects Xiamen airport with the railway station and ferry terminal. A taxi to the city center is about 30 Yuan. Official website of the airport is www.xiagc.com.cn (in English)
- train Direct passenger services between Xiamen Railway Station and Shanghai, Nanjing, Hefei, Fuzhou, Nanchang and Yingtan.
- bus The Tourism Distribution Center is inside the long distance bus station at South Hubin Road. From this bus station there are buses running to four scenic places outside Xiamen City: Wild Valley Forest Park, Sanping, Qinglong Village and Changtai Drift.
- port Xiamen has become one of the most important ports in China.
- cruise & ferry terminals - Heping Terminal: ferry to Jinmen Island (Taiwan route)
- Xiamen - Chongqing North: journey takes 36 hours (2191km)
- Xiamen - Guangzhou East: journey takes 14hours 30minutes (850km)
- Xiamen - Hefei: journey takes 30 hours (1406km)
- Xiamen - Nanchang: journey takes 17 hours (838km)
- Xiamen - Nanjing West: journey takes 30 hours (1396km)
- Xiamen - Shanghai South: journey takes 25 hours
Official website of Xiamen Railway Station is www.xmhcz.com. (in Chinese).
The port consist of several areas:
- Dongdu Port: is leading port, containers and general cargo
- Liuwudian Port: containers, heavy industry, port logistics
- Haicang Port: containers, bulk cargo, transit, warehousing
- Songyu Port: containers
- Zhaoyin Port: containers, dry bulk cargo, roll-on roll-off
- Houshi Port: bulk cargo for heavy chemical industry
- Shima Port: will be developed into a medium-sized port
- International Tourist Ferry Terminal: cruise ships
- Wutong Sea and Air Transport Dock (under construction)
- hotels Luxury hotels in Xiamen:
- Gulangyu Island
- attractions
Wyndham Hotel on the waterfront facing Gulangyu Island
- Sofitel Plaza Xiamen: in the financial district
- Sheraton Hotel: located in Jiangtou District
- Seaview Resort Xiamen: with huge botanical garden
- Crowne Plaza Paragon: in the the centre of Xiamen
- Wynaham Xiamen: close the ferry dock facing Gulangyu Island
Hotels on Gulangyu Island:
- Gulang Villa Hotel
- Xiamen Wujiayuan Boutique Guest House
- Marine Garden Hotel
Gulangyu is the top attraction in Xiamen. It is a beautifull island of two km2 with secluded valleys, rocks, sheer cliffs, reefs and sandy beach. Gulangyu has about 20.000 residents and is on China's list of National Scenic Spots. The island is pedestrian and has a paved 4 kilometer ring road.
A steamboat ferry across the harbor transfer visitors from Xiamen Island to Gulangyu Island in just 5 minutes. The Sunlight Rock is the highest point on Gulangyu Island (93meter). Admission to the island is 90 Yuan including fees of round-trip boat, Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Park. The official website of the Gulangyu is: www.gly.cn (Chinese/English). The website of Xiamen Tourism Bureau is www.xmtravel.gov.cn (Chinese).
- Shuzhuang Garden: Chinese traditional gardens
- Nanputuo Temple: Buddhist temple
- Huli Hill Fort
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