best_time_overall March–May, October–December
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Xiamen shines in spring and autumn and winter when the weather is at its most cooperative — clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and the city at its best. Expect crowds in summer, but the energy is part of the experience.
Xiamen International Marathon (January)
Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes, Umbrella
Light clothing, Sunscreen, Swimwear, Rain jacket
Light clothing, Light jacket for evenings
Chinese New Year celebrations
Light jacket, Long sleeves, Rain gear
A seaside escape in northern China — Russian architecture, beaches, and fresh seafood
Shared interests
The birthplace of dim sum and China's window to the world for 2,000 years
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China's future, today — a tech metropolis built from nothing in 40 years
Same region · Shared interests
The landscape that inspired Chinese paintings — rice paddies and karst mountains
Same region · Shared interests