Xiamen's main attractions are relatively close together, while its surrounding areas offer plenty of popular side-trip options. Getting a clear picture of where everything is on the map can help you plan your trip more efficiently.
In this guide, I've put together a series of Xiamen maps covering the city's main attractions, transport connections, Gulangyu ferry routes, as well as the surrounding areas.
1. Xiamen's Location and How to Get There
Xiamen is located in Fujian Province, in the southeast coastal area of China, facing Taiwan across the sea. For a convenient transfer, you can take a bullet train from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chaozhou, or Shantou to arrive.
Just note that Xiang'an Airport (outside the island) will replace Gaoqi Airport by late December 2026.
2. Xiamen Tourist Map - What You Can Visit
Gulangyu Island is a must-visit and worth spending a day visiting. For the other attractions, you can set another one or two days to explore.
See our Top Things to Do in Xiamen to learn more about these spots.
3. Gulangyu Island and the Ferry Route Maps
It takes you about 15min to arrive at Gulangyu by ferry.
International tourists can only depart from the Dongdu Ferry Terminal. Choose Sanqiutian Ferry Terminal to reach, as it's closer to the attractions and also the starting point for the shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus runs one-way, circling the island. It saves you around 3,000 steps, but you still need to walk to some spots.
4. Tourist Map of Surrounding Areas from Xiamen
From Xiamen, you can take a side trip to places like Tulou, Mount Wuyi, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, or some sea-view islands.
You can take inspiration from our suggested tours below, or let us customize a Fujian itinerary based on your interests and travel time.
5. Tulou Map for Yongding and Nanjing
Both Yongding and Nanjing take around a 2-hour drive from Xiamen by private car.
But it's best to choose only one or two tulou clusters to visit in a day. Otherwise, your day will be rushed. See our Which Tulou to Visit? Yongding or Nanjing.
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