- DEC - FEB19°10°
- MAR - MAY26°12°
- JUN - AUG32°23°
- SEP - NOV30°16°
Top things to do in Xiamen
Transport in Xiamen
Hotels in Xiamen
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Xiamen at a glance
Quick facts about Xiamen
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1EUR = 7.43CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
MAR
Lantern Festival and Xiamen International Marathon
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
1 hours
When departing from Hong Kong
What to know before visiting Xiamen
What Xiamen is best known for
Xiamen’s busiest bookings on Klook come from Tours, followed by Parks & gardens and Attraction passes, so the city is mainly visited for guided exploration, green spaces and multi-attraction access. Demand rises and falls through the year: Klook booking data shows a clear peak in April and a trough in August, with busier months around late spring and early summer. Choose between a lively, festival-like April or quieter months for a more relaxed pace. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or quieter sightseeing — Klook booking data helps plan around both demand rhythms.
Best months to visit Xiamen
April stands out as the busiest month on Klook, while August is the quietest; other busier periods include May through July and January shows higher-than-average activity. Prices move differently: median paid prices on Klook are highest in March and April and fall sharply in August and May, so crowds and prices sometimes line up and sometimes diverge. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider August or May; for full peak-season atmosphere and events, aim for April. Below is how demand and typical Klook prices compare month by month.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Busier than usual | HKD 335 |
| February | Quieter than usual | HKD 374 |
| March | Quieter than usual | HKD 421 |
| April | Peak demand | HKD 421 |
| May | Busier than usual | HKD 70 |
| June | Busier than usual | HKD 211 |
| July | Busier than usual | HKD 335 |
| August | Quieter than usual | HKD 70 |
| September | Quieter than usual | HKD 335 |
| October | Quieter than usual | HKD 335 |
| November | About average | HKD 335 |
| December | Quieter than usual | HKD 187 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Where to stay in Xiamen
Klook booking data shows Xiang'an as the most affordable district with a typical nightly rate around HKD 101, while Siming is the priciest with a typical nightly rate around HKD 624; the gap between them is roughly 84%. Budget-conscious travellers who prefer lower hotel costs and a quieter base tend to favour the Xiang'an end of the range, while those after more central amenities or a premium stay often choose Siming. Decide between affordability and a pricier central experience — Klook booking data reflects what travellers typically pay in each district.
Tips for travellers from Hong Kong
On Klook, most travellers book about 9 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around three weeks out. That means you can often stay flexible and book a few days before travel, but in April and other busier months it pays to plan earlier. Use Klook to lock in guided tours and attraction passes ahead of busier dates, or grab last-minute options when demand is quieter. Klook booking data shows these typical booking rhythms, so match your booking lead time to whether you want peak-season events or quieter, lower-priced visits.
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