Xiamen
prefecture-level city in Fujian, China
Live & travel in Xiamen
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 18, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 81%
Embassies & consulates in Xiamen
2 missions from 2 countries
Where to eat in Xiamen
- Huangdu Imperial Banquet – Immersive Palace Feast
No. 188, Qianpu Road, Lianqian Subdistrict, Siming District, Xiamen
- DafangBudget
408 Siming South Road 思明南路408号
- Yuanxiangkou Fish Balls
four locations around Gulangyu; one is behind the ICBC near the ferry terminal
- San De Li Restaurant
978 An Ren Da Dao 安人大道978号
- Coyote Cafe & CantinaBudget
58-2 Ganglong Huayuan
- Greg's RestaurantBudget
1C N 10 Hubin Bei Road
- The LondonerBudget
5-8 Guanren Lu
- Chu Family Coffee
15 Zhonghua Rd
- Geo Geo CafeBudget
No. 3, Yundang Road (Xidi Coffee Street)
- Old Villa Western Food RestaurantBudget
No. 3-9 Yuandang Rd
- Tutto BeneBudget
Jien Ye Road 1-16
- Tastes of South-East AsiaBudget
Shop 106
- 1801 Bar
1st floor of the United Hotel, Hubin Bei Lu (Lakeside South Road)
- Dushang bar
No.1 Building, No.188 Hubin Dong Lu (Lakeside East Street)
- Temple Cafe
No. 61 Zengcuo An, Siming District
- Black Cat Coffee
14 Yong Chun Rd
- The Key
109 Hubin Xilu (Lakeside West Street)
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Xiamen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Xiamen?
The travel guide to Xiamen lists Huangdu Imperial Banquet – Immersive Palace Feast, Dafang, Yuanxiangkou Fish Balls, San De Li Restaurant, and Coyote Cafe & Cantina.
Is Xiamen safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates China at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Xiamen?
Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Xiamen in November?
In November Xiamen averages a high of 30°C, a low of 6°C and about 60 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Xiamen?
2 diplomatic missions, including Philippines (Consulate General) and Singapore (Consulate General).
Cities in China
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.