Xiamen and Surroundings Tour

Author: Chen Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Xiamen, also known as "Eagle Island," is a picturesque coastal city in southeastern China, renowned as one of the "International Garden Cities." It borders the Taiwan Strait and is just a few kilometers away from Jinmen. It is a famous overseas Chinese hometown, one of China's earliest four special economic zones, and one of China's top ten major tourist cities. Xiamen originally had 24 scenic spots, including the "Eight Great Views of Xiamen" and "Views Beyond the Eight Great Views." Today, it has developed a maritime sightseeing route including Gulangyu Island and Nanputuo Temple. Among them, Gulangyu Island and Wanshi Mountain are national key scenic areas. Xiamen boasts a variety of natural and cultural attractions, such as seas, islands, mountains, rocks, caves, temples, towers, pavilions, gardens, and forests, attracting visitors from all over the world. Surrounding Xiamen, the stunning landscapes of Sanming (Xiamen's "back garden"), the historic sites of Quanzhou, the unique culture of Hui'an's Hui women, the tea culture of Anxi (the "tea capital"), the Mazu culture of Putian, the Nanjing Earthquake Houses, and the scenic beauty of Wuyi Mountain, all leave visitors spellbound. This book takes you on a tour of Xiamen and its surrounding areas, providing practical information on transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and shopping, making it the best guide for independent travelers in Xiamen.