Picture choosen by: Ms.Vera General Idea about Xiamen Xiamen, known to the West as Amoy, ranks as the most attractive city in Fujian. Many of its old colonial buildings have been carefully restored and the clean and well-kept streets and lively waterfront areas give it captivating old-world charm rarely seen elsewhere.

A visit to Xiamen isn't complete without a stay on the tiny island Gulang yu, once the colonial home of the Europeans and Japanese. The breezy seaside garden and delightful architectures are one of the highlights of visiting Fujian.