City Overview
Xiamen, in Fujian, is a coastal city and special economic zone set around a harbor and Gulangyu Island, home to Xiamen University. The city offers a mild climate, clean air, colonial-era architecture and a calm seafront — among the most livable environments in China. Xiamen is a favorite for students of business, finance, chemistry and Chinese language who want a relaxed, beautiful coastal study destination.
Cost of living
$350/mo
Accommodation
$220/mo
Safety
Very safe; relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Weather
Subtropical monsoon, mild winters, typhoon season in late summer.
Transportation
Metro, BRT, high-speed rail, Gaoqi International Airport.
Student Life
Seaside campus, mild weather, clean air, relaxed pace, popular with international students.
Jobs & Career
Trade, tourism, marine science, electronics.
Attractions
Gulangyu IslandSouth Putuo TempleXiamen University BeachZhongshan RoadHulishan Fortress
Food
Seafood, Minnan cuisine, oyster omelette, peanut soup.

