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About Xiamen
Xiamen is situated on the southeast coast of Fujian Province. Xiamen City consists of Xiamen Island and parts on the mainland. On the mainland, Xiamen City is surrounded by Zhangzhou in the south and Quanzhou in the north. Across the Taiwan Straits from Xiamen City are the Taiwan islands.
To encourage economic development, Xiamen was made one of the first five special economic zones in China directly attached to the central government. Its 1565 square kilometers and 1.6 million population is distributed across 6 districts: Siming, Huli, Jimei, Haicang, Tong'an and Xiang'an. Xiamen has a natural harbor with deep water that is ice-free all the year round. As such, and because of its strategic location, Xiamen City has always been an important seaport for foreign trade. Xiamen enjoys a pleasant climate and beautiful natural environment. She has won various awards for its clean and green environment. More than eleven million tourists flock to Xiamen each year to take in the sights of this beautiful city. City Flower – Bougainvillea City Bird – Egret City Tree – Royal Poinciana Time ZoneGMT + 8 hours Standard TimeCurrencyThe circulating currency in China is Ren Min Bi (RMB). Foreign currency exchange is available at the international airport, larger banks or most hotels. Mastercard, American Express or Visa are accepted at larger stores and hotels. Please check in advance.LanguageBesides the official Chinese language, most Xiamen residents also speak the South Fujian Dialect.EthnicityThe majority of the population in Xiamen is Han Chinese. Because of its unique geographical environment and historical background, Xiamen has many returned overseas Chinese.National Holidays
Electricity and AppliancesVoltage: 220V/50Hz.Adaptors, phone chargers and irons are available from the housekeeping department. Drinking WaterTap water should be boiled before drinking.Emergency Telephone NumbersFire 119Police 110 Local Telephone Enquiry 114 ReligionIn the late 19th century, Fujian was a focus of missionary activity. There are still many historic churches in the region. Believers of Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism and lslam can all be found in Xiamen, of which the Buddhists form the majority. Nanputuo Temple and South Fujian Buddhism Institution both enjoy a great reputation. There are about 40 Protestant Churches in Fujian, of which The New Street Church was the first in China, built in 1848.TemplesXiamen Nanputuo Temple515, Siming South Road, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 208 7282 Catholic ChurchesChrist The King Church34, Lujiao Road, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 206 6150  xmctkp@gmail.com
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church 15, Ci An Road, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 205 4501 xmctkp@gmail.com
Protestant ChurchesNew Street Church29 Tai Guang Street, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 207 2383
The Bamboo Church 129, Kaihe Road, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 298 7381/2 zhushuwang@163.com
MosqueXiamen Mosque27 Gongyuan South Road, Xiamen City Tel: +86 592 203 4471 Religious service timings may vary. Please call in advance to check for the latest information. |
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