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.
Universities
Universities in Xiamen
Related cities
Other student cities
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