Things to do in Xiamen

Planning questions about Xiamen

What are the best things to do in Xiamen?

Private Day Tour To Tianluokeng Tulou from Xiamen Including Lunch is the highest ranked experience in Xiamen, scoring 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 24 traveler reviews. Private One Day Xiamen And Gulangyu Highlight Tour Including Lunch, Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum, Tianluokeng Tulou Village Private Guided Day Trip from Xiamen, Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen round out the top five. Outty ranks 218 bookable experiences in Xiamen, China, and 0 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Xiamen cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Xiamen is $178 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $13 on Private Arrival Transfer from Gaoqi Airport to Xiamen City Hotel. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Xiamen for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Xiamen currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Xiamen good for families?

Yes. 8 of the experiences we rank in Xiamen are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Xiamen?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Xiamen?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Xiamen?

118 of the 120 experiences we rank in Xiamen offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Xiamen gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Xiamen so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.