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Things to do in Xiamen

Xiamen has 221 bookable experiences, a median price of €118 and an average traveller rating of 4.86. This page ranks what is worth booking, what each price band actually buys and which sights need a timed slot.

Top experiences in Xiamen

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What things cost in Xiamen

Prices in Xiamen spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 94% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.

That median sits 20% below China's, so Xiamen is one of the cheaper places in the country to actually do things.

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Where to base yourself in Xiamen

Xiamen is usually described in these districts: List of Chinese provinces and regions#Lower-level divisions, Haicang, Jimei, Tong'an, Xiang'an, Xiamen Island, Gulangyu. Staying central shortens the walk to the sights that need a timed slot, and that matters more than it sounds when your entry is at 09:00.

Understand Xiamen

Xiamen has 5,163,970 residents across 1,699 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.

Population5,163,970
Area1,699 km²
Main districtsList of Chinese provinces and regions#Lower-level divisions, Haicang, Jimei, Tong'an, Xiang'an, Xiamen Island, Gulangyu
Official tourism boardwww.xm.gov.cn

Other destinations in China

Compare Xiamen with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.

DestinationBookable toursMedian priceRating
Beijing3,560€774.88
Shanghai2,006€1234.91
Xian1,027€664.92
Chengdu759€844.86
Guangzhou577€1304.94
Guilin411€1184.84
Zhangjiajie402€874.95
Hangzhou290€1284.93
Chongqing277€1064.87
Tianjin181€1614.86
Kunming174€1654.74
Harbin156€2064.95

Frequently asked questions

Which attraction in Xiamen should be booked first?

Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.

How many attractions in Xiamen are worth a dedicated visit?

We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.

Is Xiamen expensive compared with the rest of China?

The median experience in Xiamen is €118, against €146 across China. The cheapest paid option we track in Xiamen is €11.

How far ahead should I book in Xiamen?

For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 94% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.

How many things are there to do in Xiamen?

221 bookable experiences in Xiamen, carrying 102 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.86.