Highlights
- 厦门大学，简称厦大，1921年4月由华侨陈嘉庚创办，初名私立厦门大学，是中国近代教育史上第一所华侨创办的大学。1937年7月，厦门大学由私立改为国立，更名国立厦门大学。 厦门大学是中华人民共和国顶尖高校之一，是“双一流A类”和原“985工程”、原“211工程”重点建设大学，是中华人民共和国教育部直属，由教育部、福建省和厦门市共建。
- Combine it with nearby Fujian sights for a full day out — Xiamen is the natural base for hotels and transport.
- English signage is partial; a translated map or an audio guide makes the visit much easier.
City highlights loop
Half day — Enter early (within 30 min of opening) to stay ahead of tour groups; the main viewpoint is busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — pick up a map, check the shuttle/boat timetable
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo everyone comes for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (temples, lanes, boardwalks or cable car)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional speciality in the village or city
What to know
Getting there
Reach Xiamen by high-speed rail or flight, then take a local bus, taxi or Didi to the site (most are 30–90 min from the city centre). Day tours from Xiamen are widely available and include transfers.
Insider tips
- Avoid the first three days of the October Golden Week and the Spring Festival rush if you value quiet.
- Carry your passport — many ticketed sites in Fujian require real-name booking for foreigners.
Where to stay
Xiamen city centre: international-brand and boutique hotels from ¥300–800/night, all within taxi range of the site.