Top Things to Do & Activities in Xiamen 2026

Q: What are the most popular things to do in Xiamen City?

Tours and Parks & gardens top bookings in Xiamen City, with Tours taking the largest share and Parks & gardens also very popular; Observation decks, Attraction passes and Zoos & aquariums appear frequently too. This is based on recent Klook booking volumes showing Tours as the highest-count category and Parks & gardens as a close second.

Q: How much do activities in Xiamen City cost?

In recent Klook booking data, typical activity prices in Xiamen City centre around ~USD 51 for Tours and ~USD 17 for Parks & gardens, with most categories falling between those amounts. These medians come from past bookings across common categories.

Q: Which activities are the cheapest, and which are the most expensive in Xiamen City?

Parks & gardens are the cheapest category on average (typical price ~USD 17), while Tours are the priciest on average (typical price ~USD 51). This ranking is drawn from Klook booking price medians across categories.

Q: How far ahead should I book activities in Xiamen City if I'm travelling from Malaysia?

For travellers from Malaysia, recent Klook booking patterns show a typical booking lead time of around 9 days, with many bookings made earlier (around 22 days) and some last-minute bookings within about 2 days. These figures reflect how past travellers have scheduled Xiamen activities on Klook.

Q: When are activities in Xiamen City busiest, and when is it quieter?

Activities are busiest in July and quietest in November, with July showing roughly 40% higher bookings and November roughly 28% lower bookings versus a typical month. Monthly booking trends from Klook indicate those peak and trough months for demand.

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Tours • From Xiamen

One-Day Tour from Xiamen to Nanjing Yunshuiyao & Yongding Gaobei Tulou Cluster (Explore World Cultural Heritage)

4.8 / 5

(53) • 500+ booked

From

RM 247.55

Tours • From Xiamen

Xiamen Yunshuiyao and Tianluokeng Tulou Day Tour

4.1 / 5

(10) • 100+ booked

From

RM 268.49

Tours • From Xiamen, Fuzhou

Klook China Mainland Fujian Xiamen Private Customized Tour (Xiamen)

4.8 / 5

(6) • 300+ booked

Free

Tours • From Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang

Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China

600+ booked

Free

Tours • Xiamen

Xiamen Huangdu Banquet • Immersive Palace Banquet

4.2 / 5

(10) • 500+ booked

RM 84.25

Parks & gardens • Xiamen

Lujiang River Night Cruise in Xiamen

4.0 / 5

(140) • 2K+ booked

From

RM 67.09

Retail: RM 72.79

Attraction passes • Xiamen

Xiamen Old Courtyard Scenic Area Tickets & Super Large 360-degree Moving Seat Indoor Live Performance Show "Legend of Southern Fujian" Tickets

3.6 / 5

(7) • 300+ booked

RM 143.85

Retail: RM 152.29

Tours • From Xiamen

Fujian Tulou & Yunshuiyao Day Tour with Chengqi Building

5.0 / 5

(24) • 50+ booked

From

RM 214.69

Tours • From Xiamen

Xiamen Yongding Tulou & Chengqilou Full-Day Tour

50+ booked

From

RM 119.35

Tours • Xiamen

Xiamen Gulangyu Island Full-Day Cultural Tour

4.5 / 5

(48) • 400+ booked

RM 226.89

Tours • From Xiamen

Yunshuiyao & Yongding Tulou Full-Day Cultural Heritage Tour

4.9 / 5

(103) • 700+ booked

RM 225.55

Tours • From Xiamen

One-day tour of Yunshuiyao/Yongding Gaobei Tulou/Tianluokeng Tulou

4.1 / 5

(8) • 100+ booked

From

RM 116.49

Tours • From Xiamen

Xiamen Yongding Tulou & Yunshuiyao Full-Day Private Car Tour

4.7 / 5

(7)

From

RM 655.25

Cruises • Xiamen

Gulang Evening Breeze (Sea Music Dinner Show)

New Activity

From

RM 133.35

Tours • From Xiamen

Xiamen Yunshuiyao & Tianluokeng Tulou Full-Day Tour

5.0 / 5

(4)

From

RM 204.05

Tours • Xiamen

Xiamen Gulangyu & Nanputuo Temple Full-Day Tour

4.7 / 5

(34) • 200+ booked

From

RM 184.95

Tours • From Xiamen

Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster and Yunshuiyao One-Day Tour

4.9 / 5

(8) • 50+ booked

From

RM 246.10

Tours • Xiamen

Yujian • Sea Parlor

3.9 / 5

(9) • 100+ booked

From

RM 102.75

Tours • From Xiamen

Fujian Tulou & Gaobei Tulou Full-Day World Heritage Tour

5.0 / 5

(2)

From

RM 208.85

Water activities • Xiamen

Xiamen Sailing Experience (Free Upgrade to Yacht Available + Experience Sailing Through Waves + Wild Dolphin Nature Reserve + Includes Accident Insurance)

4.3 / 5

(4) • 50+ booked

RM 84.69

Tours • Xiamen

Xiamen Gulangyu Private Half-Day Tour

4.8 / 5

(22) • 300+ booked

From

RM 183.49

Observation decks • Xiamen

Xiamen: Shimao Straits Tower Sightseeing Hall 55F Ticket

4.4 / 5

(20) • 300+ booked

From

RM 94.79

Retail: RM 110.09

Cultural experiences • Xiamen

Xiamen Gulangyu Flower-in-Hair Travel Photography Experience (Amazing Flower-in-Hair Portrait + Optional Makeup + Optional Photographer Outdoor Shoot + Multiple Styles to Choose From)

RM 60.55

Tours • From Xiamen

Xiamen Yunshuiyao Tulou 1-Day Tour (Includes Intangible Cultural Heritage Puppet Show)

From

RM 290.85

林 **

2026-06-26 18:39:27

Fantastic 5.0

I was quite excited for my first visit to a World Heritage Site on June 17th. Our tour guide that day was A-Jian. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate, and it rained all day. Despite this, our guide was very patient, picking up and dropping off every traveler, and meticulously explained the history with a touch of humor, which kept the trip from feeling dull.

One-Day Tour from Xiamen to Nanjing Yunshuiyao & Yongding Gaobei Tulou Cluster (Explore World Cultural Heritage)

LIANG *****

2026-06-15 06:16:33

Fantastic 5.0

The service is quite good, and the dancers perform diligently, making for an excellent show. It's very suitable for bringing older family members. If you're worried about feeling awkward, don't choose the most expensive seats. Instead, opt for the first row on either side, which is closest to the dancers and often includes interactive games.

Xiamen Huangdu Banquet • Immersive Palace Banquet

陳 **

2026-06-21 09:54:09

Fantastic 5.0

Mainland China is really smoker-friendly; you can smoke everywhere, from market restaurants to the Lujiang River night cruise ferry! 👍 It's truly a cultural difference. 😂 In Taiwan, you'd get dirty looks for smoking indoors. Xiamen is so beautiful, and the Twin Towers are stunning! ♥ A table with refreshments on the top deck of the ferry costs 200 RMB, which is about 1,000 NTD. 😂

Lujiang River Night Cruise in Xiamen

MAXINE ***

2026-06-21 01:09:42

Fantastic 5.0

Was a great day trip to Yunshuiyao and Tulou. The travel agency will email requesting for WeChat ID and thereafter all communications were done via WeChat. The driver and Yunshuiyao guide is the same person and we were assigned to 洪师傅. He came to pick us from our hotel at Zhongshan Pedestrian Street at 7.30am and he was very punctual. Thereafter we went to pick another 2 more groups before heading to Tulou. Actual itinerary: 7.30am - Pick up from hotel 10am - Reached Tulou, a separate guide from the Tulou will meet the group there and explained the history of Tulou. Visited 3 Tulous and the whole walk was about 3km. 12pm - Lunch at a restaurant (meal not included) 1.30pm - Leave for Yunshuiyao 2pm to 4pm - Yunshuiyao tour 4pm - Sending the group back to their accoms 7pm - Reached Xiamen Zhongshan Pedestrain Street Total of 6 pax and a comfortable 9 seater bus was allocated. Pleasant experience and will definitely recommend.

Xiamen Yunshuiyao and Tianluokeng Tulou Day Tour

클룩 고객

2026-10-10 12:41:25

Fantastic 5.0

The Xiamen Ancient Residence Scenic Area wasn't anything special. There were no people around, almost nothing was running, and we just had to look at the old, on-display exhibits and leave. However, the Minnan Legend show was worth seeing at least once with my parents. I was very worried because some reviews mentioned that the restrooms were dirty, but the restrooms were actually well-maintained and clean. We booked premier seats, so there weren't many people around us, and we were able to watch comfortably. Most of the audience is Chinese. Actually, there isn't a huge difference in the seats, but since it was just us in our area, it was less noisy and comfortable. Also, during the performance, translated text is shown on both the left and right sides.

Xiamen Old Courtyard Scenic Area Tickets & Super Large 360-degree Moving Seat Indoor Live Performance Show "Legend of Southern Fujian" Tickets

JANG ********

2026-08-11 07:00:35

Fantastic 5.0

Thank you to driver Xiao Zhang for picking us up and dropping us off on time. It was amazing to see the Tulou buildings come to life from our textbooks; there are over 30,000 of them here! Yunshuiyao was beautiful, and thanks to Xiao Zhang for helping us take photos 🤳. Highly recommend 👍👍👍

Fujian Tulou & Yunshuiyao Day Tour with Chengqi Building

클룩 고객

2026-07-18 01:57:25

Fantastic 5.0

I booked this tour without realizing it was a local Chinese tour, but it was still a lot of fun. I'm Korean, and the staff took great care of me from the beginning to the end of the itinerary. I had an issue with the WeChat app, so we communicated via email, and they provided convenient pickup and drop-off near my hotel, which made traveling much easier. In fact, because it was a local tour, I got to experience a more authentic and natural side of the area. Of course, I couldn't understand most of the explanations since they were in Chinese, but the visual experience was much more enjoyable. And using a translation app made it manageable, so it wasn't too difficult to travel. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

Xiamen Yongding Tulou & Chengqilou Full-Day Tour

Celine ***

2026-08-30 06:24:15

Fantastic 5.0

Our guide Xiao Chong was informative, engaging and caring! All in a great experience and learning journey 😊

Xiamen Gulangyu Island Full-Day Cultural Tour

Klook会員

2026-09-18 08:00:20

Fantastic 5.0

Although we stayed at a hotel that was a bit difficult to find, we had communicated via WeChat beforehand, so they picked us up right on time in front of the hotel. The guide only spoke Chinese, but we were able to communicate perfectly using written messages on a smartphone. It was a tour we could participate in with peace of mind and enjoyment. Since there were only two of us on the tour, we essentially got to enjoy it as a private charter. The guide was also very kind, and we had a stress-free experience throughout.

Xiamen Yunshuiyao & Tianluokeng Tulou Full-Day Tour

Busier than usual Quieter than usual

150

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Jan

Feb

110

Mar

109

Apr

107

May

Jun

Busiest 140

Jul

104

Aug

Sep

121

Oct

Quietest 72

Nov

107

Dec

Bookings to Xiamen from travellers from Malaysia peak in July, when demand is typically around 40% above a typical month, while November is the quietest month at roughly 28% lower than usual. Expect higher chances of sold‑out time slots in July. Based on Klook historical booking data.

Typical range Typical price

Tours

RM166 RM243 RM207

Parks & gardens

RM65 RM69 RM69

Attraction passes

RM142 RM174 RM170

Observation decks

RM93 RM97 RM97

Zoos & aquariums

RM142 RM195 RM162

RM0 RM100 RM200

The easiest way in is typically Parks & gardens at around MYR 69, while Tours have the widest price spread — roughly MYR 77 between entry-level and upper-end offerings, so you’ll find the most variety there. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

2 daysLast-minute

9 daysTypical

22 daysEarly

Travellers typically book activities about 9 days ahead, giving some flexibility rather than forcing early planning; during the July peak named above you may still want to reserve sooner. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to expect in Xiamen

The things-to-do catalogue in Xiamen is led by Tours, followed by Parks & gardens, Attraction passes, Observation decks and Zoos & aquariums, so you’ll find everything from organised sightseeing to easy-entry outdoor attractions. That spread means travellers can mix ticketed attractions with guided tours to suit quick day trips or fuller itineraries. Demand peaks in July and eases to its quietest in November, so getting into the same experiences is easiest in November and busiest in July when popular options see the most bookings.

How to choose what to book

A key decision is whether you want the widest range of options or the simplest, most affordable entry—Tours offer the broadest choice, with typical prices around MYR 207 and entry-level options near MYR 166, while Parks & gardens are the most affordable way in with a typical price around MYR 69.

If you’re price-shopping, Parks & gardens have a very narrow range so shopping around gains little, whereas Tours cover an entry-level to upper-end span that suits both budget-minded travellers and those happy to pay more for premium itineraries. Mid-level choices like Attraction passes sit between those extremes with a typical price around MYR 170, so check what each option includes before deciding.

When travellers from Malaysia book

Most travellers book about 9 days ahead, while the earliest planners book roughly 22 days out, so plan on reserving experiences around one to two weeks before travel. That booking cushion matters most in July, Xiamen’s busiest month, when demand is noticeably higher.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how Xiamen’s top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Category	Typical Price	Usual Range
Tours	MYR 207	MYR 166 – 243
Parks & gardens	MYR 69	MYR 65 – 69
Attraction passes	MYR 170	MYR 142 – 174
Observation decks	MYR 97	MYR 93 – 97
Zoos & aquariums	MYR 162	MYR 142 – 195

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

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How far ahead should I book activities in Xiamen City if I'm travelling from Malaysia?

When are activities in Xiamen City busiest, and when is it quieter?

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