Important Tourist Sites in Xiamen
Gulangyu scenic spots, Xiamen (厦门市鼓浪屿风景名胜区) is a small island with a big history. This was once a major international trading port which in the 19th century, rivalled Hong Kong in importance. All major trading nations set up consulates on the island. They built large houses of a western, 19th century style. The foreigners also imported their culture to the island. This makes it distinct from other places in China.
Other Tourist Sites in Xiamen
- Jiageng Park, Jimei, Xiamen (厦门集美嘉庚园; xiàmén jí měi jiā gēng yuán)
- Xiamen Botanical Garden (厦门园林植物园; xiàmén yuánlín zhíwùyuán)
- Xiamen Sun Valley theme park in Hot Springs (厦门日月谷温泉主题公园; xiàmén rì yuè gǔ wēnquán zhǔtí gōngyuán)
- Xiamen Haicang Bridge Tourist District (厦门海沧大桥旅游区; xiàmén hǎi cāng dà qiáo lǚyóuqū)
