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Hulishan Fortress
Xiamen has always been vulnerable to attack from the sea and various fortifications have been built over the centuries. The Ming built a fort to defend against Japanese pirates in 1387. The remains of Koxinga's fortifications from the late 1600s are now a tourist attraction on Gulangyu.…
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Cold War era tourist attractions on Taiwan-controlled Kinmen off the coast include guns built for shelling Xiamen and bunkers built to protect against shells from Xiamen. : The Hulishan Fortress was built in 1894 as part of China's Westernization Movement. The architecture is in a Qing Dynasty style. On the front of the platform there are “Wanggui platform” and “Pangui platform”, from which you can see the Dadan and Xiaodan islands through a telescope. In the yard of the cannon platform there is a gorgeous wall sculpture named “the Soul of the Nation” and a water fountain.
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Nanputou Temple
This is a large Buddhist temple parts of which are over a thousand years old, mainly dedicated to the bodhisatva Guan Yin who is sometimes described as the Goddess of Mercy. Mount Putuo in Zhejiang is one of China's greatest Buddhist temples; "Nanputuo" means "south Putuo". Visitors can climb the mountain behind the temple for beautiful views of Xiamen and surrounding nature.…
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The mountain is also littered with small enclaves with hundreds of Buddhist statuettes.
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10,000 Rock Botanical Garden
Over two square km (500 acres) of gardens, some dedicated to particular plants such as bamboo, palms or coniferous trees, with a lake, bridges, several temples, a network of footpaths, a bonsai exhibit, and an exhibit hall with over a thousand types of flowers.
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Music Square
A park-like area along the boardwalk with sculptures of/about many famous composers and musicians, both Western and Chinese. Look for the public toilets with the musical notes on the wall, or a large red sculpture that looks somewhat like an open fan.
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Overseas Chinese Museum
官方网站A museum of Overseas Chinese culture and history, started by Tan Kah Kee who also founded Xiamen University. The #21 bus, from the train station to the university with a Zhongshan Road stop, has a stop at the museum.
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Xiamen Shinegood Culture Gallery
官方网站It is located in the Culture Exhibition Centre near the beach and a yacht dock. It is the biggest private gallery in China with the main theme being ancient jade.
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Bailuzhou Park
A large park that includes hotels, bars, restaurants and shopping. Go around 8:30PM and enjoy the vendors, music, and dancing.
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Xiamen Culture and Art Centre
Both a museum and a performance venue.
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常见问题
Xiamen必看的景点有哪些？
Xiamen has 8 documented sights including Hulishan Fortress, Nanputou Temple, 10,000 Rock Botanical Garden. Use the list above to plan your itinerary.
How many days to see Xiamen?
Most travelers spend 3–5 days in Xiamen to cover the major sights. Download Nomax to connect with other travelers and plan a shared itinerary.
Is Xiamen good for solo travelers?
Yes. Xiamen is popular with solo travelers. Download Nomax to find sightseeing companions in Xiamen so you never have to explore alone.
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