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Culture of Xiamen. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Xiamen offers its visitors a very interesting and rich excursion program. In the city, there are a lot of unique religious monuments and constructions of different epochs preserved. In the southern part of the city, there is Buddhist Nanputuo Si Temple, the age of which is more than 1 000 years. The visitors of attractions have an opportunity to walk along gorgeous halls of the ancient temple and see wonderful statues of Buddha and other religious artifacts. Nanputuo Si is quite a large and harmonious architectural structure that consists of a few buildings, hidden courtyards and tiny gardens. One of the temple’s pavilions is a location of a small museum that represents collections of ivory, porcelain and ceramic ware, ancient manuscripts and pieces of calligraphy.
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The most interesting and most attractive cultural center is university called Xiamen Daxue . One of the university buildings is the Museum of Anthropology. Its collections are quite multifaceted. The most interesting of them are a collection of old jade items and a rich collection of ancient coins. It will be interesting for admirers of paintings to visit this large museum. One of its halls is selected for keeping masterpieces of famous painters of China and Taiwan.
Connoisseurs of ancient architecture should certainly walk along the picturesque Jimei district. Here, you can see a lot of magnificent constructions built in style classical for the province of Fujian. The picturesque district of Jimei that is perfect for hiking is a place for interesting national holidays and cultural events. The Dragon Boat Festival is annually held here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Xiamen is a great place to experience traditional Chinese culture. In addition, many traditions have been preserved here due to the proximity of Taiwan. These traditions are completely gone … Open
Tours to Wulao Peak with a scenic panoramic view of the city are very popular with hiking fans. Here, you also can see a unique religious monument of state significance, South Putuo Temple. Active travelers can diversify their leisure with a trip to nearby Gulangyu Island that is a real trove of historical and natural attractions. Here, among dense forests and exotic plants, you can see amazing constructions built in the 18th century by settlers from the European Countries and America. The style of these buildings is an inimitable contrast with architectural monuments that can be seen in the streets of Xiamen. Walking along the island will bring a lot of unforgettable impressions to everyone.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Xiamen and surroundings

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Iconic cultural sights of China

Thousands of tourists flock to China every year to see the majestic Great Wall of China with their own eyes, visit Buddhist temples or wander through its bustling shopping streets. Here you can capture the picturesque landscapes, natural attractions, and man-made architectural monuments that give this country an unforgettable flavor and uniqueness. In this country, ancient monasteries stand next to modern buildings of glass and concrete. Residences of emperors of different dynasties are striking with their splendor and richness. … Open

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Xiamen

Taipei
The most famous landmark of Taipei and a cultural center of world significance is the (National Palace Museum). The museum's exposition includes unique works of Chinese art, some of which date back five hundred years. In total, there are about 720 thousand exhibits in ... Open »
Shenzhen
Amazing theme parks deserve priority attention among the main attractions of the industrial city. The most interesting and picturesque one is the Splendid China Park. Its visitors can see reduced copies of China's most recognizable landmarks. The park houses replicas of ... Open »
Hong Kong City
Ocean Garden is a great place to participate in an interesting excursion, during which you can see not only rare inhabitants of the deep sea, but also relax in a beautiful water park with all your family members. From the architectural point of view we suggest visiting ... Open »
Guangzhou
Tourists, who are fond of excursions, will find it incredibly interesting to attend the Qinping Market, the largest outdoor market in the city. Many travelers consider a walk in the market equal to a museum visit. Indeed, the diversity and uniqueness of items ... Open »
Hangzhou
For decades, remarkable West Lake has been the most frequently visited landmark in Hangzhou. The lake is also famous under one more name - Xi Hu. Many years ago, it was located in the heart of the city, but Hangzhou was growing and its geographical center shifted due to ... Open »
Suzhou
Picturesque gardens, national-style pagodas and temples, interesting museums and cultural establishments are the main sights of present Suzhou. The ancient Guanqian Street is one of the most picturesque in the city. It was laid out more than half a century ago. The ... Open »
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