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