Study in Xiamen

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In-depth city guide

Understand Xiamen before choosing a school

A city is more than a school location. It shapes what students see, who they meet, and how they grow outside the classroom.

Geography and Urban Layout

Xiamen is a coastal island city in Fujian, known for sea views, Gulangyu, warm weather, Southeast Asia connections, and a relaxed student rhythm. It is smaller and softer than the largest Chinese cities, which makes it attractive for students who want comfort, scenery, and a manageable pace.

History and Cultural Character

Xiamen's history is shaped by maritime trade, overseas Chinese communities, island culture, architecture, music, and coastal openness. It helps students understand a different China: maritime, entrepreneurial, outward-looking, and highly livable.

Transport and Weekend Mobility

Xiamen has an airport, rail links, buses, BRT, and compact urban distances. It is also a useful base for Fujian coastal trips, tulou routes, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, and Southeast Asia-facing travel.

Signature Places and Youth Experiences

Xiamen and Gulangyu: Xiamen's sea, island, and architecture make it one of China's most relaxed study cities.

Coastal study life: Students can combine classes with sea walks, cafes, cycling, and short island trips.

Fujian travel base: Xiamen is a comfortable starting point for Quanzhou, tulou, Fuzhou, and coastal Fujian.

Which Xiamen Area Fits You

Xiamen Island

Sea views, food, cafes, culture, hospitals, and convenient daily life.

Jimei

Campus atmosphere, education history, lower pressure, and student-friendly living.

Gulangyu and old streets

Architecture, music, walking routes, and first-time visitor appeal.

Suggested Experience Routes

First weekend: Gulangyu, old streets, sea walk, and local seafood.

Campus day: university area, beach road, cafes, and evening market.

Fujian extension: Quanzhou, tulou, or Fuzhou.

Who Xiamen Fits Best

Students who want a beautiful coastal city and manageable pace.

Students in Chinese language, business, marine studies, medicine, and Southeast Asia-related fields.

Students who value comfort and scenery as much as rankings.

Study in Xiamen

Why Xiamen attracts young people

Want to know if Xiamen fits you?

Coastal, relaxed, warm, and Southeast-Asia-facing

A Day in the City

Weekend Escapes

Social Life

Why Young Travelers Remember It

Seafood, island cafes, Fujian snacks, and coastal walks

Signature Foods

Food Areas to Explore

Travel Scenes

Want to know if Xiamen fits you?

Xiamen Sea-View Lounges, Jazz Bars, and Sunset Music

Fly Up Sky Lounge

Midai Jazz Tavern

Sea U Sunset Music

Dream BAR

MY WAY Cocktail Bar

Xiayu Music Bar

Understand Xiamen before choosing a school

Geography and Urban Layout

History and Cultural Character

Transport and Weekend Mobility

Signature Places and Youth Experiences

Which Xiamen Area Fits You

Suggested Experience Routes

Who Xiamen Fits Best

How to judge career access in Xiamen

What students usually care about

Filter programs from the city

Universities in Xiamen

Xiamen University

Xiamen University of Technology