Welcome to Xiamen
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This is a city almost unique in China and has been recently voted the prettiest and cleanest city in the country. Xiamen is certainly amongst the most pleasant places in China, with a fine mix of city, cultural and beach attractions. Located on the south coast in Fujian Province, Xiamen is built on an island almost opposite Taiwan. With origins dating back 5,000 years, trade has been the lifeblood of Xiamen and the city has grown on the commerce from merchants, both Chinese and European, who used Xiamen as their “Gateway to China”.
Facts
| Population | 1.8 Million |
| Currency | Yuan 1 Yuan = 10 Jiao 1 Jiao = 10 Fen |
| Opening hours | 09.00 – 18.00 Hrs for main department stores Zhongshan Rd market stalls open all day and late into the night |
| Newspapers | China Daily Europe www.chinadaily.com.cn China Today www.chinatoday.com Xiamen Daily What’s On Xiamen www.whatsonxiamen.com |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 110 Ambulance: 120 Fire: 119 |
| Tourist information | Xiamen Tourist Information: China National Tourist Office, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 12-18 Zhenhai Rd Tel: +86 592 202 3333 |
