About Xiamen China

Recently named as China’s second most livable city, Xiamen also caters to tourists with its beautiful islands, mountains, temples and parks. A seaport since ancient times Xiamen features a wide gulf with deep water that doesn’t freeze over or have silt. Xiamen is also known as Egret Island due to the large population of Egrets that inhabit Xiamen. The Egrets make Xiamen their home because of the fresh air and clean environment of the city. Despite being highly urbanized Xiamen is an extremely picturesque city.

Shopping is also possible in Xiamen and is made more unique by the special products that are only produced in the city including various tea leaves and fruits as well as sea products. Beyond shopping, there are also several unique attractions on offer.

South Puto Temple is an epic site to visit. Built on a grand scale with a total area of 25.8 hectares and is heavily based around Chinese Buddhism the temple features several great halls each with their own distinct purpose. Hulishan Fortress is another sight not to be missed. The fortress has been the scene of many rises and falls in Chinese history. Visitors today can view the commanding tower, the trench, the ammunition depot, barracks, sentry platform, the castle and more on site.

Located opposite Xiamen is the lovely island of Gualangyu that is definitely worth a visit. The island is home to beautiful scenery that is distinct from the rest of China and is filled with scenic spots to visit including Crag of Sunlight, Garden of Beans, Bright Moon Garden, and Yuyuan Garden.

Visitors to Xiamen can stroll the lovely beaches, visit the nearby islands or bask in the glory of the magnificent structures around the city while staying at any of the numerous Xiamen hotels.

Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen

The Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen features 22 floors with 352 rooms that are all equipped with the latest business and leisure facilities. The hotel’s location in the downtown of Xiamen’s major shopping and business district makes it the ideal Xiamen hotel to stay in for both business and leisure.