Attractions

Address：
Shapowei, Siming District, Xiamen

Content：
The only remaining ancient port in Xiamen, it derived its name from the sand which drifted and settled here at the very end of a large beach. Nowadays, the shelter is no longer a fishing port, but the style of Weinan fishing boats is preserved and worth a visit. In addition, it is the earliest and largest creative marketplaces in Xiamen, gathering over 100 young entrepreneurs (regular market gatherings on different themes are held here).

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Xiamen Station, walk for 5 minutes to Train Station Square South bus stop and take Bus Lin 2 towards Shagang Bus Terminal. Get off at Shagang Bus Terminal and walk for about 6 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 25 minute taxi ride from Xiamen Station.

Address：
Zengcuo'an Art Village, Siming District, Xiamen

Content：
Known as "the most artistic village in the country", it is a former fishing village transformed into a popular creative art district of today. In addition to small shops, cafes and bars with different characters, there are over 300 homestays, each with its own architectural features ranging from the ancient fishing village to detached villas.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Xiamen Station, walk for 5 minutes to Train Station Square South bus stop and take Bus B2 towards Huangcuo Bus Terminal. Get off at Zengcuo'an and walk for about 10 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 25-minute taxi ride from Xiamen Station.

Address：
Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen

Content：
A 5A Tourist Attraction of China, Gulangyu is the biggest island in Xiamen with short crisscrossing streets. The must-see attractions include the Oriental Fish Bone Gallery, founded by the famous fishbone painter Lin Hanbing, and the Organ Museum with a collection of over 30 organs from various times, mainly from France and Spain.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Xiamen Station, walk for 4 minutes to Wucun bus stop. Take Bus 116, 127 or 925 towards Ferry Bus Terminal. Get off at Ferry Post Office and walk for about 2 minutes to Xiamen Ferry Pier Hall 2. Take the ferry to Gulangyu Sanqiutian Pier and get off there.

Alternatively, you may take a 45-minute taxi ride from Xiamen Station.

Address：
398 Mingnan Road, Siming District, Xiamen

Content：
Once a fishing port, the street was once filled with cats and so got its name. The walls of the street nowadays are painted with different styles of cats, along with a giant cat porcelain statue. Surrounded by colourful cats, the street is a must-see for visitors and cat fans to check out. The Xiamen Cat Museum is the highlight where visitors can be in close contact with real cats, enjoy a cup of coffee, or buy cat souvenirs.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Xiamen Station, walk for 4 minutes to Wucun bus stop. Take Bus 96, 122 or 659 towards Hulishan Bus Terminal. Get off at Xiamen University West Village and walk for about 5 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 15-minute taxi ride from Xiamen Station.

Address：
422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen

Content：
Xiamen University is famous for its combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles and is praised as "most beautiful campus in China". Special attractions within the university include The Furong Tunnel, which is filled with creative graffiti on both sides. The beautiful and scenic Siyuan Valley and the lordly Jiannan Grand Hall embrace both Chinese and Western characteristics.

Transportation：
From High Speed Rail Xiamen Station, walk for 4 minutes to Wucun bus stop. Take Bus 96, 122 or 659 towards Hulishan Bus Terminal. Get off at Xiamen University Hospital and walk for about 3 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a 20-minute taxi ride from Xiamen Station.