Xiamen is located in the southeast of Fujian province, adjacent to Zhangzhou at west and Quanzhou at north, face the Kinmen Island across the sea at southeast. It's one of the first five special economic zones and the ''beautiful garden on sea''.
The main languages are Taiwanese dialect, Mandarin and others. As the beautiful natural scenery and tidy environment, Xiamen was rewarded the tile of ''International Garden City'', ''National Environmental Protection Model City'', ''Chinese Outstanding Tourism City'', ''United Nations Habitat Award'', ''National Civilized City'' and others.
Xiamen belongs to the subtropical climate, mild and rainy, rich in sunny, and the flowers & forests flourish all year around. Except the typhoon season in August, other times are very suitable to tour. At there, the unmissed spots are Gulangyu, Xiamen University, Nanputuo Temple and around island road. You will be surprised for local coastal scenery, tropical plants and unique construction style.
Refer to shopping place, you can go to Zhongshan road, Longtou road, Bailuzhou shopping mall, Hubing middle road and other traditional shopping areas. Tasting the peanut soup, oysters fried noodles paste, brisk side on Snack Street or feasting on the authentic Taiwanese cuisine.

Jimei
At the northe end of the Gaoqi-Jimei Sea Dyke lies the town of Jimei. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the town is known for its magnificent buildings and postcard-like sites, which include Aoyuan Garden, Yangping Fortress, and Xiamen Sea Dykes.
Aoyuan Garden is where the local celebrity Tan Kah Kee was buried. Tan Kah-kee, who is originally from Jimei, founded Xiamen University in 1913. He then went on to build a kindergarten, a science centre, a library and several other schools teaching various subjects, tuing Jimei from a rural village into a sizeable town. Aoyuan Garden includes a 50 meter long corridor, a monument, and the Mausoleum of Tan Kah Kee. On the stone railings are relief sculptures depicting the life of this great patriot. The walls on both sides of the corridor have carvings of more than 40 pictures relating to the lives of other Chinese historical figures. A pagoda shaped stone monument is erected in the center of the garden.
Yanping Fortress was built by General Zheng Chenggong to stand atop a cliff overlooking the sea on the southe side of Jimei. The site now lies in ruins except for one solitary door and rusty cannon.
The Xiamen Sea Dykes are linked to the mainland by the Gaoqi-Jimei and Jimei-Xinglin Sea Dykes. Both dykes are open to traffic and are used by trains, automobiles and pedestrians alike. In 1991 a new highway bridge was built to the northeast of the Gaoqi-Jimei Dyke, which is the first land-sea bridge in China.

Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu Island is one of the most attractive landscapes among the attractions found in Xiamen.

Southern Putuo Temple
South Putuo Temple is situated at the foot of Wulao Peak and lies on the southe end of Xiamen. The temple was first built more than a thousand years ago during the Tang Dynasty and is famous throughout Fujian as a sacred place for Buddhism. It is called South Putuo for its conformity to Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) and Bodhisattva (Buddhist seeker of enlightenment) as well as its Bodhimandala (a place where a Bodhisattva has achieved 'Buddha hood').
South Putuo temple has a total area of 25.8 hectares and is spread out over the mountain's slope. From the north to the south lie the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Precious Hall of Great Heroes, the Hall of Great Mercy, and the Buddhist Scripture Garret. There are annexes on both sides which include corridors, the Bell and Drum Towers, Haihui Hall, Puzhao Hall, Taixu library, and classrooms that are part of the Buddhist Institute.
During recent years, to the south of the Hall of Heavenly Kings lie the Free Life Pond, two newly built Longevity Towers, two pavilions, and a lotus pond. Between the two ponds is the Seven Buddha Tower, which is composed of seven statues of Buddha, including Sakyamuni and Kasyapa. The Longevity Towers have 11 layers in the style of Buddhist buildings of South Asia, contributing to the diverse architecture of South Putuo Temple.
The noteworthy Buddhist Institute of Southe Fujian is situated in the temple, which was established in 1925 and is the earliest Buddhist Institute established in China. The Buddhist Institute started the school up again in 1985, and established Yangzheng College, consisting of a formal two-year preparatory class. It also set up an additional two-year research class. The Buddhist Institute is influential throughout China ad well as Southeast Asia.

Hulishan Fortress
Hulishan Fortress is an inteationally recognized historical and cultural site. The Fortress, built in 1894 during the 20th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign, has more than 100 years of history. In August, 2000, it was listed in 'The Guinness Book World Records'. The base of the fortress is made of a strange yet surprisingly strong mixture of camphor tree sap, liquid brown sugar, glutinous rice, clay, and sand. The fortress includes barracks, a secret tunnel, commanding tower, sentry platform, ammunition depot, trenches, and castle. The castle is rectangular shaped and is made of granite rocks, occupying an area of 13,000 square meters.
In recent years, the fortress yard has been newly cleaned up and large-scale wall carvings have been built, which demonstrates the course of warehousing weapons, reviving military forces, and resisting strong enemies. Behind the wall carvings there is a small garden that features sculptures interspersed with interesting plants like evergreen grass and golden ball cacti. A sightseeing pavilion built in the high place appears harmonious and its natural surroundings. The scenic spot of Moonlight Rock can be found in the north of the small garden with other attractions like 'Dragon Spring Waterfalls', 'A Line Sky', and 'The Poem Wall of Hulishan Fortress'.

Island Ring Road
The Island Ring Road was recognized in the year 2000 as one of the 20 most famous scenic spots in China, and is included in the 9 kilometers stretch of coastline that runs between Xiamen University and Qian Pu, called the Golden Coastline, which serves to integrate tourism, sightseeing, and recreation. It is about 31 kilometers in length, 44-60 meters in width, and is equipped with 6 dual tu lanes. The Island Ring Road is one of the main strategic and scenic roads in Xiamen. The construction of the Island Ring Road adhered to the principle of 'facing the sea and leaving the most beautiful beach for the people'. It fully complements and brings to life the area's sub-tropical landscape.
At the end of 1999, the 10 kilometer section of highway between the Huli Hill Fortress and Xiamen Inteational Exhibition Center was completed. This area can be divided into four sections: Zeng Cuo An, Tai Yang Wan, (Sun Bay) Huang Cuo, and Qian Pu. The Zeng Cuo An Comprehensive Tourist Service Center, Huang Cuo Tourist Service Center, and Qian Pu Exhibition Centre can also be found along the road.
The shoreline facing Taiwan-controlled Jinmen boasts a beautiful landscape, and with good binoculars you can see soldiers on patrol, a mere 3 miles offshore. Lawns and gardens, and paths for hikers, bicyclists and roller bladders can all be found on this road. Catch the action on the eve of the Lante Festival and Mid-autumn Festival, when both Jinmen and Xiamen set off spectacular fireworks.
Take a bus or taxi to one of the picnic areas and have lunch on the broad grassy lawns that are near the miles of beaches. Enjoy the sand and surf with the backdrop of islands and freighters, or you may skip the picnic and have tea or a meal by the beach, where you can rent beach umbrellas, floats, mats, and boats.