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- MAR - MAY26°12°
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- SEP - NOV30°16°
Top things to do in Xiamen
Transport in Xiamen
Hotels in Xiamen
Xiamen travel guide
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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
2.5 hours
When departing from Manila
What to know before visiting Xiamen
What Xiamen is best known for
Xiamen’s busiest Klook bookings show a mix of guided Tours, Parks & gardens and Attraction passes, so the city suits travellers who like organised sightseeing, green spaces and multi-attraction tickets. Demand follows a strong summer rhythm: July is the peak month for bookings while March is the quietest, according to Klook booking data. That pattern makes Xiamen feel lively and festival-ready in summer and much calmer in spring. Use that rhythm to choose between a bustling, activity-packed trip or a quieter, more relaxed visit — pick your travel vibe based on Klook booking trends.
When to visit Xiamen
July is the busiest month on Klook, with demand climbing sharply, while March is the quietest; other summer months also run busier than average. Prices wander through the year: the last 12 months show the priciest typical booking median in June and the lowest in February, with some months where price and demand move together and others where they diverge. For smaller crowds and lower typical prices, consider visiting in February or March; for peak-season atmosphere and maximum activity choose July and June.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | About average | PHP 833 |
| February | Peak demand | PHP 535 |
| March | Very quiet | PHP 1,962 |
| April | About average | PHP 2,141 |
| May | Busier than usual | PHP 1,665 |
| June | Peak demand | PHP 5,233 |
| July | Peak demand | PHP 1,427 |
| August | Quieter than usual | PHP 892 |
| September | Quieter than usual | PHP 4,163 |
| October | Busier than usual | PHP 1,189 |
| November | Quieter than usual | PHP 4,103 |
| December | Very quiet | PHP - |
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 a clear split across districts: Xiang'an is the most affordable, with a typical nightly rate around PHP 773, while Siming sits at the top end, typically around PHP 4,757, a gap of roughly 84% between them. The more affordable end suits budget-conscious travellers and those who prioritise saving on accommodation to spend on tours and attractions; the priciest districts tend to suit travellers who want a central, more premium hotel experience and don’t mind paying extra for higher-end rooms. Klook booking data frames these as typical nightly rates for each district.
Tips for travellers from the Philippines
Most travellers book in advance on Klook by about 9 days ahead, while the earliest planners lock things in around 22 days out, based on platform-wide booking behaviour. That means you can often keep plans flexible and still book a few days before travel, but during June–July — the city’s peak months — planning earlier pays off. If you prefer flexibility, last-minute options appear within 2 days of travel, yet staple tours and popular slots are safest when reserved sooner. Use Klook to compare timed activities and secure slots ahead of peak periods.
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