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Must-see places in Xiamen

Xiamen Must-Sees

Xiamen’s coastal landscape features the UNESCO-listed Kulangsu island, known for its early 20th-century colonial architecture and pedestrian-only streets. The city’s military history is preserved at the 19th-century Hulishan Cannon Fort, while the Shapowei Art Zone showcases the transformation of a traditional fishing port into a creative hub. Efficient ferry terminals connect the mainland to the scenic heights of Sunlight Rock and the academic grounds of Xiamen University, characterized by its unique architectural fusion of Chinese and Western styles.

Xiamen Must-Sees — Map
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Kulangsu, un établissement historique international

Pedestrian-only UNESCO World Heritage site featuring early 20th-century colonial architecture, former foreign consulates, and a dedicated piano museum.
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Hulishan Cannon Fort

Late 19th-century coastal defense battery housing original German Krupp cannons and ancient granite fortifications from the Qing Dynasty.
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C

Xiamen University

Xiamen University is a public university in Siming, Xiamen, Fujian, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China.
D

Sunlight Rock

The highest peak on Kulangsu Island, providing 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding sea and the Xiamen urban skyline.
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Shapowei Art Zone

A renovated former fishing harbor and typhoon shelter that now serves as a creative district with art galleries, workshops, and street art.
F

Xiamen Cangjiang Theater

Modern performing arts center in the Haicang District hosting international concerts, theatrical productions, and cultural events.
G

Sha men lu you ke yun ma tou

Primary mainland wharf providing ferry services for tourists traveling between central Xiamen and Kulangsu Island.
H

San Qiu Tian Ferry Terminal

The main 24-hour ferry terminal on the eastern shore of Kulangsu Island, serving as the primary arrival point for tourists.
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Neicuo'ao Ferry Terminal

Ferry terminal located on the western side of Kulangsu Island, serving both tourist and local transport routes to the mainland.
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