Xiamen
A relaxed seaside city with the car-free colonial island of Gulangyu.
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What Xiamen is like
Xiamen is a relaxed coastal city in south-east China, known for its seafront, a temple-covered mountain and the car-free island of Gulangyu, full of colonial villas.
Don't miss
- 01GulangyuA car-free island of old villas and gardens.
- 02Nanputuo TempleA large Buddhist temple at the foot of hills.
- 03Xiamen UniversityOften called one of China's most beautiful campuses.
- 04Zengcuo'anAn old fishing village turned arty street.
Where to stay
- Siming districtCentral, near the ferries.
- Huandao RoadHotels along the seafront.
Worth knowing
Gulangyu is nicknamed 'Piano Island' and has a museum of pianos.
Fujian Tulou: giant round earth houses
Photo: Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0
Huge round and square earthen buildings, each once home to a whole clan. A UNESCO site.
Direct flights to Xiamen from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Xiamen by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 10° | – |
| February | 18° | 11° | – |
| March | 20° | 13° | – |
| April | 24° | 17° | – |
| May | 28° | 21° | – |
| June | 30° | 24° | – |
| July | 32° | 26° | – |
| August | 32° | 25° | – |
| September | 31° | 24° | – |
| October | 28° | 21° | – |
| November | 24° | 17° | – |
| December | 20° | 13° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Xiamen). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- Until 31 December 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days; after that, check whether you need a visa.
- You must register your address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
From the Foreign Office's China travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.