Xiamen University — Attraction in Xiamen

Xiamen University was founded by the patriotic overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee in 1921. It is the first comprehensive university founded by overseas Chinese in modern China and is now one of the best universities in China.

The school has Siming, Xiang'an, Zhangzhou campuses and a branch in Malaysia.

Its campus is backed by mountains and faces the sea, integrating Chinese and Western architectural styles. The landscapes such as the Kah Kee Building Group and Furong Lake are known as the "Garden of Mountains and Seas" and have been rated as "China's Most Beautiful University" for many consecutive years.

‌Tourists can only visit the Siming campus. ‌Core attractions‌:

Furong Lake: The blue waves reflect the Songen Building, and black swans often cruise around, which is suitable for sitting quietly and watching the scenery. ‌Furong Tunnel‌: The total length is 1.1 kilometers, and both sides are covered with creative graffiti created by students, full of youthful atmosphere. ‌Qunxian Building Group‌: Xiamen University's earliest building complex, a combination of Chinese and Western styles, engraved with the word "Qunxian", carrying a century of history. ‌Jiannan Auditorium‌: A landmark building, adjacent to Baicheng Beach, with a distant view of the sea view of the Ring Island Road.

‌Tips for visiting‌: ‌Opening hours‌: It is open on weekdays, weekends and holidays. It is recommended to check the official announcement in advance. Foreign tourists can make reservations through WeChat with their passports, and the earliest reservation can be made 3 days in advance. ‌Recommended route‌: Enter from the West Gate → Qunxian Building → Furong Lake → Furong Tunnel → Jiannan Auditorium → Baicheng Gate, the whole journey takes...

Xiamen University (厦门大学) — the pride of Fujian, fondly called Xiada by locals and students alike. Founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, a patriotic overseas Chinese philanthropist, this historic institution is not only one of China’s most prestigious universities but also arguably the most aesthetically blessed - lakeside pavilions, coastal views, and architecture that flirts with both traditional Chinese charm and European flair. Basically, Hogwarts met a tropical resort and decided to educate people.

As a casual walk-in wanderer without preregistration, my dreams of gracefully swanning around its leafy campus like a pretend scholar were tragically cut short. Gates firmly guarded. Security politely firm without a pass.

Still, not one to be defeated, we pivoted into the next best cultural hotspots: the bookstore and the canteen.

The Bookstore - Felt like walking into a scholar’s candy store. Gorgeous notebooks, brainy-looking books (even if I couldn’t read half of them), and enough university swag to dress like a legit Xiada student. Notepads, pens & sweater and you could pretending you were studying philosophy here. No one would know - thats until you try to enter the lecture grounds 😆

📸 Pro tip: Even if you’re stuck outside the campus walls, you’re right near to Nanputuo Temple and a quick stroll from the beach. It’s like being spiritually and academically...

Started from 2018 Oct, it's mandatory to make reservation through the Uni Wechat account 'U厦大' in order to visit the university. It's said that the influx of tourists has seriously interfered the school order and teaching. Visiting slot as below: Mon-Fri: 12-2pm (1000 reservations) Weekend & school holiday: Available whole day (5000 reservations) National holidays: Available whole day (10k reservations) Reservation can be made 3 days in advance.

For the moment, there is no other way to visit the uni without reservation by yourself, travel agencies face difficulties to get the seats too. DON'T BELIEVE on someone claimed that they have SCALPER TICKET which can bring you in (you might asked to pay 80rmb to 800rmb), they are in fact didn't make any reservation and you might face serious 'break in' offence.

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The building structure is very interesting, and there is a tunnel named Fu Rong Tunnel which has many nice murals painted...