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The ultimate source for all things about Xiamen, China. Here you’ll find news, business, education, travel, culture, services, events, photos and videos offering you an inside look at a this spectacular city that never fails to both inform and entertain.
Xiamen Overview | Districts | Photos | Videos
A glimpse into Xiamen. Located on the west bank of the Taiwan Strait in Fujian province, Xiamen is an important central port and scenic tourist city on the southeast coast of China. It enjoys a pleasant climate and a beautiful natural environment with flowers blooming all year. Read More
Xiamen Culture | Xiamen Museums | chen jingrun
The Culture column of Xiamen official website, introducing the heritages and celebrities of Xiamen and providing the latest news on cultural activities.
Xiamen Heart Center reopens in new address - China Daily
Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital affiliated to Xiamen University, also referred to as Xiamen Heart Center, was put into service after relocating to its new address on June 7, local media reported. With a total area of 86,000 square meters, the newly-relocated hospital houses 600 beds, 350 of which are available now.
City bird - China Daily
Xiamen is home to the Egretta garzetta, Egretta intermedia, Ardea alba, Chinese egret and Egretta sacra, which are the only five species documented in China at present. Besides Egretta sacra, which has grey feathers, the others are all white.
Shapowei in Xiamen - China Daily
The Xiamen municipal bureau of commerce unveiled 112 local time-honored brands in April this year, many of which have opened branch stores in Shapowei. Zeng Zhaoqiang, owner of Zhaoqiang Food Stall, introduces the specialty of his food stall to locals.
Xiamen launches new BRT station
A new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station is expected to be put into pilot operation in Xiamen, Fujian province, on June 30, local media reported. The three-storey station covers a total area of 2,111 square meters and is officially named Wenzao Station.
National lacquer painting exhibition to open in Xiamen - China Daily
The 13th National Art Exhibition's lacquer painting section will open in Xiamen in East China's Fujian province on Sept 24, local media reported. Some 1,850 works were received for possible selection in the lacquer painting exhibition.
History of Xiamen - China Daily
From the historical perspective, Xiamen was the gate for coastal defense and resisting enemy ever since its establishment, only later becoming a gate for "connecting with foreign countries and enriching China", as promoted by Zheng Chenggong.
New tourist destination to emerge in Xiamen Bay
The design of the island depicts a pair of dolphins circling each other, as Xiamen Bay is home to the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, or Chinese white dolphins, a state-level endangered animal species.