Xiamen is a resort-type city on the sea in Fujian province and is popular with overseas Chinese returning home. It is one of China's four large Special Economic Zones and convenient with sea, land, and air transport links with direct flights to Manila and Malaysia. The city boasts charming subtropical scenery, with trees and flowers flourishing year round. Famous tourist spots are Gulangyu Island, the Southern PutuoTemple, Wanshi Botanical Garden, and Jimei School town.

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Gulangyu Island - across the Lu River to the southwest of Xiamen is the Gulangyu Scenic area. The western-style building and plentiful greenery on Gulangyu distinguishes it from the rest of Xiamen. It is a pedistrian area with cars and bicycles prohibited to contribute to the serenity of Gulangyu. Major tourist attractions on the island include Sunshine Rock; a statue and other relics commemorating the hero Zheng Cheng Gong, a Ming Dynasty general who waged war against the invader, the King of the Ching Dynasty. Gulangyu is conveniently linked with Xiamen by three ferry routes.
Jimei Town - is the birthplace of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, leader of patriotic overseas Chinese groups. It evolved from the original school he first founded in 1913 and now consists of numerous disciplines. The scenic spots in Jimei include Ao Park, Dragon Boat pool, Yan Ping Fort, Home returning Hall, and Mr. Tan Kah Kee's Residence and Museum.