Xiamen travel guide

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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. Xiamen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Xiamen

Xiamen in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Xiamen in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Xiamen in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 184 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Xiamen, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.

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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 centre. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Xiamen include Garuda Indonesia, XiamenAir and China Eastern. The shortest flight to Xiamen from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

The train station in Xiamen is called Xiamen Xiamen North Railway Station, and is located 17 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Xiamen, you’ll arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Xiamen include Garuda Indonesia, XiamenAir and China Eastern. The shortest flight to Xiamen from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 4h 20m.

Train

The train station in Xiamen is called Xiamen Xiamen North Railway Station, and is located 17 km from the city centre.

Airports near Xiamen

Airlines serving Xiamen

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (539 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (43 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
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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 S$ 58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 121 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Xiamen, with prices from S$ 23 to S$ 301 per night. Siming is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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

Langham Place, Xiamen
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
Swiss Grand Xiamen
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 120+
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
Pan Pacific Xiamen
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
Marco Polo Xiamen
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 104+
Ibis Styles Xiamen Zhongshan Rd
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 57+

Hiring a car in Xiamen

Expect to pay S$ 1.64 per litre in Xiamen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 19.62 and S$ 26.16. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.64 per litre in Xiamen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 19.62 and S$ 26.16. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.