Xiamen, China

Cruise Port

Xiamen

City in Fujian, China.

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Overview

Xiamen is a cruise port in China. It lies on the coast at approximately 24.48, 118.089.

About Xiamen

Xiamen, historically romanized as Amoy, is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian, People’s Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Strait. It is divided into six districts: Huli, Siming, Jimei, Tong’an, Haicang, and Xiang’an. All together, these cover an area of 1,700.61 square kilometers (656.61 sq mi) with a population of 5,163,970 as of 2020 and estimated at 5.365 million as of 31 December 2025. The urbanized area of the city has spread from its original island to include most parts of all six of its districts, as well as 4 Zhangzhou districts, which form a built-up area of 7,284,148 inhabitants. This area also connects with Quanzhou in the north, making up a metropolis of nearly ten million people. The Kinmen Islands (Quemoy) administered by the Republic of China (Taiwan) lie less than 6 kilometers (4 mi) away separated by Xiamen Bay. As part of the Opening Up Policy under Deng Xiaoping, Xiamen became one of China’s original four special economic zones opened to foreign investment and trade in the early 1980s.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Xiamen — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Xiamen

20121031 Xiamen University
20121031 Xiamen University
Gulangyu
Gulangyu
Xiamen Nanputuo 20120226-05
Xiamen Nanputuo 20120226-05
Xiamen night cityscape 2018 - Flickr - Jaykhuang
Xiamen night cityscape 2018 - Flickr - Jaykhuang

Where to stay

Staying near Xiamen the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Xiamen, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →