https://www.scmp.com/rss/319337/feed The Go-China series provides a quick reference to some of fast-growing and emerging cities on the mainland, such as Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen, etc. Topics covered include economic and social developments, investment opportunities, business environment, as well as introduction to some of the key infrastructure and property projects. The series is also packed with useful information for visitors, such as city life, arts and culture, transportation, hotels, foods and restaurants. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Xiamen is one of the most vibrant and environmentally friendly city located on the Southeast coastline of China and about 1 hour flight time from Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong. Le Meridien Xiamen, a 342 room urban resort located in the city center’s national park offering 5 Star full service comforts and amenities steeped in the Le Meridien’ s brand attributes of Chic, Cultured and Discovery. The 342 room and suite hotel is uniquely located in the city center’s park,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150731/unlock-destination-le-meridien-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150731/unlock-destination-le-meridien-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:01:43 +0000 [Sponsored Article] The Guanren International Community area in the prime Central Business District of Xiamen, adjacent to the Xiamen City Hall is commonly known as the “Marco Polo Village” among ex-patriates and long-staying international business travelers. Since the opening of the Marco Polo Xiamen now 22 years ago, the Guanren area has evolved into a diverse village of local and relocated Chinese, together with over 1,300 foreigners from more than 50 countries. It is located between Yundang... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150727/marco-polo-village-home-away-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150727/marco-polo-village-home-away-home?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:01:41 +0000 Xiamen is a city on the move. New transport infrastructure, high-quality development and rising home prices underscore Xiamen’s ascent as one of the fastest-growing cities in China. Over 16 years of data tracked by the World Bank, between 2000 and 2016, the pretty coastal city in the southeast of Fujian Province has tripled in size. Meanwhile, according to the latest Hurun Report, Xiamen ranked number five among the top 10 cities globally where house prices are growing the fastest, gaining 16.9... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2150695/home-prices-rocket-xiamen-one-fastest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2150695/home-prices-rocket-xiamen-one-fastest?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:32:46 +0000 Aotou, a traditional ferry port and tranquil fishing village in Xiamen’s Xiang’an district, is fast becoming a neighbourhood with a vibrant arts scene. The area gained prominence when the Aotou-based Nordic Contemporary Art Centre Xiamen (NCAC) opened an exhibition in April entitled “Two Stations – Copenhagen Station and Aotou Station”. The exhibition featured more than 200 works by 16 artists from five Scandinavian countries. Else Marie Bukdahl, the former president of the Royal Danish Academy... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150696/two-stations-highlights-aotous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150696/two-stations-highlights-aotous?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:45:38 +0000 Xiamen has plenty of attractions for residents and guests. Whether in search of a peaceful moment in nature or a rousing good time, the perfect answer awaits in this ancient port. Art lovers can head over to Huamei Kongjian, a loft-like space in a repurposed factory that is now home to tea-houses, cafes and designer studios on 132 Huasheng Road. Check out the rotating series of exhibitions at Baqiu Gallery, which opened last year and was founded in part by a Chinese artist who focuses on... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2150699/historic-xiamen-packed-attractions-peaceful?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2150699/historic-xiamen-packed-attractions-peaceful?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:30:42 +0000 Blessed with vibrant commercial, meeting and leisure travel industries, it’s no surprise that the city offers a surfeit of upscale hotels, with more than two dozen five-star hotels now gracing the city, according to David Katemopoulos, general manager of Le Meridien Xiamen. It’s a number that’s sure to grow. Millie Tsui, general manager of the Marco Polo Xiamen, notes that an additional 22 premium hotels are set to open in the city in 2020. Even individual neighbourhoods in Xiamen have a surfeit... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150697/upscale-hotels-cater-needs-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150697/upscale-hotels-cater-needs-business?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:30:40 +0000 Xiamen Airlines (XiamenAir) is one of the city’s most successful enterprises. The first airline in China to operate under the modern enterprise system, it has also been praised by President Xi Jinping as the “the epitome of China’s aviation industry”. Established in 1984, XiamenAir has become one of the largest airlines on the mainland and the largest all-Boeing fleet carrier. On May 22, it took delivery of its 200th aircraft: its first Boeing 737 MAX, which is equipped with some of the latest... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/china-business/topics/go-china/article/2150701/xiamen-airlines-epitome?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/china-business/topics/go-china/article/2150701/xiamen-airlines-epitome?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:17:04 +0000 Gulangyu island, a five-minute ferry ride from Xiamen proper, is the most popular tourist destination in the city. The small island is a Unesco World Heritage Site, a 5A tourist destination and one of the top 10 tourist destinations in Fujian province. Gulangyu was a concession to Western imperial powers following the opium wars, and hosted as many as a dozen consulates in the late 19th and early 20th century. The architecture is mostly Victorian, and the influence of the old European settlement... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150700/all-aboard-gulangyu-island-ferry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150700/all-aboard-gulangyu-island-ferry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 03:17:02 +0000 As a strategic port of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road, and part of Beijing’s global trade strategy, the “Belt and Road Initiative”, Xiamen has attracted more foreign investment and expanded its business and trade connections with countries along the maritime route and further afield. Last year, 1,145 foreign-invested enterprises were set up in the city, with contracted investment of 32.81 billion yuan (HK$40.3 billion). Actual foreign investment used by these enterprises totalled 16.01... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150703/xiamen-makes-most-its-location-21st?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2150703/xiamen-makes-most-its-location-21st?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 02:50:11 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Since its 1996 opening, Marco Polo Xiamen’s philosophy has remained “achieving guests’ utmost satisfaction” and “giving guests a home away from home”. The hotel’s impeccable service has received international recognition: it has consistently ranked as one of the best and favorite hotels in Xiamen by international travellers. Continuous upgrades of facilities and amenities are carried out. For instance, to ensure utmost comfort of its guests, Marco Polo Xiamen put in 80... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2096969/experience-exquisite-service-marco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2096969/experience-exquisite-service-marco?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:37:06 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Xiamen city is one of China’s cleanest and most beautiful seaport cities on south-eastern coast of Fujian Province. Surrounded by open spaces and lush vegetation, Le Méridien Xiamen exists in a fine balance between an urban and natural setting. Nestled on a Xianyue Hill, just fifteen minutes from the airport, the hotel commands break taking views of Xiamen bay.  From a sunrise meditation on the hill slope to yoga in our lush garden or an indulgent interlude at our spa, we... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2097131/discovery-begins-le-meridien-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/2097131/discovery-begins-le-meridien-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:30:30 +0000 Xiamen aims to become a major production base of integrated circuits (ICs) in China, driven by the growth of electronics industries at the Torch High-Tech Industry Development Zone. Electronics and machinery are the two pillar industries of Xiamen, accounting for nearly half of the city’s 1,700 enterprises and 70 per cent of total industrial output value of 525.47 billion yuan (HK$ 601.13 billion) in 2016. The electronics industry contributed 198.48 billion yuan to that figure. With production... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097068/integrated-circuits-industry-drives-xiamens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097068/integrated-circuits-industry-drives-xiamens?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:55:38 +0000 When the Xiamen Metro officially debuts this September, the subway system will mark another step forward in the city’s relentless march to top-tier status. Initially approved in 2012, work by the Xiamen Urban Rail Transit Group is under way on three subway routes, with Line One slated to begin carrying passengers in September. The first phase of the 50 billion yuan (HK$57 billion) subway system encompasses three lines and more than 60 stops spread along 79km of track. The 24-stop Line One runs... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097067/xiamen-makes-tracks-top-tier-city-status?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097067/xiamen-makes-tracks-top-tier-city-status?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:54:04 +0000 Xiamen is the jewel of China’s southeast coast. Long the door to the outside world from imperial China, the modern era has transformed this island city and its surroundings into one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations and a dynamic economic engine in southern China. The city earned its name from an ancient castle, the “Lower Gate Fortress” but, as the city flourished and grew rich from ocean trade, the city’s leaders decided to replace lower with its Putonghua homonym “mansion,”... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097065/xiamens-mansion-gate-serves-model-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097065/xiamens-mansion-gate-serves-model-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:51:51 +0000 When bikes moved from being a luxury item to a commuter staple, thousands of bicycles plied Xiamen’s streets every day. While the advent of the car dimmed China’s two-wheeled love affair, the relationship has bloomed anew with the rise of the shared-bike industry. “Back in the 1990s, people used bikes every day and now there are more bikes on the street again,” says Zoe Lai, a local resident of more than 20 years. She is referring to 300,000 public bikes from five companies that have flooded the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097062/bike-share-companies-flood-xiamen-app?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097062/bike-share-companies-flood-xiamen-app?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:47:39 +0000 Long known for its tourism, Xiamen is becoming a serious player in China’s blossoming arts and culture field. The city recognises that a lively arts scene can play an important role in urban development and subsidises efforts to help it evolve into an international centre for creativity. A number of galleries and museums have opened in the past decade, including the 798 Times Space Xiamen, the Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum, the Xinhe Gallery, the Qianji Gallery,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097060/arts-sake-xiamen-serious-player-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097060/arts-sake-xiamen-serious-player-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:45:17 +0000 Xiamen’s art scene gained historical depth last month with the opening of the Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection. The gallery brings together a historical site on Gulangyu Island, a former colonial outpost, with the parent museum’s 1.8 million artefact collection, of which a mere 1 per cent are on display at any one time, according to Shan Jixiang, director of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Gulangyu gallery repurposes the former Hope Hospital and Nurses’... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097059/kulangsu-gallery-gulangyu-island-exhibits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097059/kulangsu-gallery-gulangyu-island-exhibits?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:42:21 +0000 Several gleaming skyscrapers on Xiamen’s vibrant waterfront have altered the city’s skyline. These new towering structures include the 218-metre Xiamen Eton Centre, and the 300-metre twin towers of the Xiamen Shimao Straits Mansion, formerly known as Shimao Mo Sky Mansion. Slated for completion within 2017, Xiamen Eton Centre is Eton Properties’ latest development in the coastal city. The mega project comprises two commercial towers – an 18-storey hotel tower and a 40-storey small office/home... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097058/tall-order-towers-light-xiamens-skyline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097058/tall-order-towers-light-xiamens-skyline?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:39:16 +0000 The seemingly unstoppable growth in Xiamen’s upscale hotel market continues apace, with the city now counting 21 five-star hotels and more on the way in the second half of the year, according to local tourism bureau figures. “I remember when I was here from 2004 to 2008, Xiamen did not have that many international chain hotels,” recalls Richard Hng, general manager of the Shangri-La Hotel Xiamen. Times have changed and hotel guests in Xiamen have never had a wider selection of premium... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097056/xiamens-luxury-hotels-expand-services?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/go-china/article/2097056/xiamens-luxury-hotels-expand-services?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:37:20 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Unique among urban hotels, Le Meridien Xiamen is a journey of discovery and new experiences offered in outdoor activity. Le Meridien Xiamen Hotel is the only international hotel located on the city central mountain park of Xiamen. The city is one of China’s cleanest and most beautiful seaport cities on south-eastern coast of Fujian Province. Surrounded by open spaces and lush vegetation, Le Méridien Xiamen exists in a fine balance between an urban and natural setting. Nestled... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1995051/different-stay-xiamen-le-meridien-urban?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1995051/different-stay-xiamen-le-meridien-urban?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:30:00 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Located adjacent to the Xiamen Municipal Government Office and surrounded by major banks and many restaurants, the hotel is ideally situated for the busy business traveller. It benefits from convenient access to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Centre – both are located just 20 minutes’ drive away. Also within easy reach of the Xiamen International Cruise Terminal and Xiamen-Gulangyu Island Ferry Terminal, Pan Pacific... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1995001/pan-pacific-xiamen-luxurious-modern?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1995001/pan-pacific-xiamen-luxurious-modern?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:15:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] “We are celebrating the 20th anniversary with our guests, staff and the community,” says Millie Tsui, general manager of Marco Polo Xiamen. “As a token of appreciation, we are pleased to offer guests, travellers and locals born on 11 November 1996—exactly the day the hotel was established—a free buffet lunch. And during the celebration period, hotel restaurant customers will also be served our signature Napoleon Cake as a compliment.” A look back at the past 20 years, Marco... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1994991/marco-polo-hotels-celebrates-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1994991/marco-polo-hotels-celebrates-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:51:48 +0000 Xiamen is set to become a major stop on the “one belt, one road” network, a central government- driven initiative seeking to further intertwine the trade policies, economies and transport routes of countries from China to Europe. In August last year, a set of transnational trains departed from Xiamen’s Haicang Railway Station for the first time. The first traversed the 9,826km expanse to Lodz, Poland in 15 days, stopping in Chengdu en route. The second delved into Central Asia in five days,... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994947/road-economic-prosperity-xiamens-rail-air-and-sea-links-strengthen-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994947/road-economic-prosperity-xiamens-rail-air-and-sea-links-strengthen-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:23:38 +0000 A new type of urbanisation is being carried out in the Tongan district of Xiamen. Called Bingzhou New Town, the new development seeks to incorporate the existing natural and cultural features with newly built infrastructure and amenities, providing a more authentic, unique experience for residents and visitors alike. Bingzhou Island is a four-kilometre-long verdant wedge that sits in the northeast of Xiamen, where Tongan Bay and three rivers come together. For centuries, this island was the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994944/history-lessons-bingzhou-new-town-xiamen-preserves-past-build-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994944/history-lessons-bingzhou-new-town-xiamen-preserves-past-build-future?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:07:23 +0000 Xiamen is one of China’s best-kept secrets. Long a successful port on the country’s southeast coast, Xiamen was also the departure point for thousands of migrants out of China and the first stop for many a foreign trader. The city stands out from others in China due to its climate and pristine beaches and its ability to maintain a clean streetscape. The lights and clubs of the city itself and the nearby beaches are attractions enough, but there are also several popular sights and sounds that... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994922/tradition-and-warm-beaches-modern-coastal-gem-makes-ideal-business-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994922/tradition-and-warm-beaches-modern-coastal-gem-makes-ideal-business-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:45:45 +0000 Xiamen expresses China’s modern-day split between hyper-modern and staunchly traditional like few other Chinese cities can. The city’s location and traditional role as the “doorway to China” led to Xiamen being always at the forefront of change and adaptation. Overseas Chinese ensured that the best of what they encountered abroad would eventually make it back to the hometown. The clearest example of that today is the cityscape, especially at night. Xiamen’s clean, slick streets and buildings rub... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994893/pulling-strings-chinese-marionette-tradition-lives-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994893/pulling-strings-chinese-marionette-tradition-lives-xiamen?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:30:00 +0000 With 19 five-star hotels sprinkled across Xiamen and at least a score more on the way, this compact subtropical destination offers a broad range of upscale hotels catering to business and leisure travellers. While the number of annual guests edged up in the past year and luxury hotels did better than most, tourism revenue has been flat recently, according to local tourism officials. The majority of Xiamen’s international tourists come from Asia, but Europe and the Americas are both well... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994885/five-star-living-business-and-leisure-travellers-can-choose-wide-range?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994885/five-star-living-business-and-leisure-travellers-can-choose-wide-range?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:45:31 +0000 Times have never been better in Xiamen for anyone who loves great food, premium drinks and live music. The city’s once-sleepy culinary and nightlife scene is now far more varied and cosmopolitan. Xiamen offers music lovers a surprising array of live music. JJ Bar and Grill in Haiwan Park features a six-person band coupled with Texan barbecue and a VIP lounge. The city’s most talented musician, Peng Fei, performs an eclectic and captivating mix of Chinese and Western songs at Latitude 24 in Le... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994874/wine-and-dine-xiamen-city-offers-varied-cuisine-and-many-nightspots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994874/wine-and-dine-xiamen-city-offers-varied-cuisine-and-many-nightspots?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:45:30 +0000 Developers have unveiled several large mixed-use and residential projects in Xiamen’s prime business areas. In Xiamen’s Xiagang district, where heritage buildings have been renovated, Shimao Property Holdings has developed the 5 billion yuan (HK$5.8 billion) Xiamen Shimao Mo Sky Mansion, which consists of two 300-metre skyscrapers on an approximately 30,000-square-metre plot. One tower features a five-star hotel and grade-A offices, while the other is dedicated to upscale “small office, home... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994842/towering-ahead-xiamen-developers-invest-heavily-build-prime-residential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1994842/towering-ahead-xiamen-developers-invest-heavily-build-prime-residential?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:15:45 +0000 Xiamen, the fourth-largest city in Fujian province after Quanzhou, Fuzhou - the provincial capital - and Zhangzhou, has embarked on two major tasks this year which will greatly enhance the city's development in the next decade. On April 21, the Xiamen Area of China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) officially began operations, forming an integrated part of the free-trade zone, which will be a testing ground for economic reforms to attract more foreign investment and business activities. With... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814467/strategic-connections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814467/strategic-connections?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:53:47 +0000 Mainland cities routinely develop huge new airports, subway systems or train stations. Xiamen is different in that it is conducting all these massive projects at the same time. With a 40 billion yuan (HK$51 billion) airport, 50 billion yuan subway system, and new train stations, the city is being remapped.  The premise and promise of these projects are twofold: a short-term boost in investment and construction jobs, coupled with a long-term increase in efficiency and economy for residents and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814462/massive-projects-are-transforming-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814462/massive-projects-are-transforming-city?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:52:14 +0000 The opening of the Xiamen Area of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Fujian FTZ) received special attention from the central government. On April 22, a day after the official opening, Xiamen hosted Premier Li Keqiang, who discussed with local FTZ officials how to streamline the commercial system, and also encouraged them to continue their reform efforts. The Fujian FTZ is one of three new FTZs, along with those in Guangdong and Tianjin, inaugurated by the central government in March, less... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814460/boost-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814460/boost-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:52:04 +0000 As mainlanders' living standards and consumption continue to improve, the nation's soft drinks industry has entered an era of rapid growth. Since soft drinks are popular on the mainland, demand has been expanding rapidly. This demand has been recognised by soft drinks manufacturer Coca-Cola, which offered to buy Chinese protein drinks maker Xiamen Culiangwang Beverage Technology in a US$400 million deal.  China Culiangwang earned 71 per cent of its profit from branded drinks in the fiscal year... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814454/global-brands-get-chinese-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814454/global-brands-get-chinese-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:47:53 +0000 The number of visitors to Xiamen increased more than 14 per cent last year to over 53 million. While the numbers are impressive and tourists spent more than 72 billion yuan (HK$91 billion) last year, local tourism officials say that guest satisfaction is equally important. Xiamen has ranked among the mainland's top cities on its tourism satisfaction index for the past five consecutive years. While the city's top attractions include Nanputuo Temple, Hulishan Fort and Zhongshan Road, tourism is... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814452/city-revs-visitor-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814452/city-revs-visitor-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:47:20 +0000 Nestled off the island of Xiamen is the two-square-kilometre Gulangyu islet, a lovely spot equally noted for what it has and for what it lacks. Buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century abound, as do beaches, museums and shops. Notably absent are cars, bicycles and the neon-heavy signs that are so common on the mainland. A former concession town during the pre-second-world-war era, and the home of an abundance of piano- and trade-loving Westerners, the islet was known through the turn... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814449/islet-values-its-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814449/islet-values-its-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:47:07 +0000 Times have never been better for guests looking for high-end hotels in Xiamen, which notched record numbers of visitors last year. With 19 five-star hotels in the city and an average rate of under 650 yuan (HK$824), according to local tourism bureau figures, premium hotels are ubiquitous and reasonably priced. Local hotels are riding a tourism boom, with guests increasing by more than 14 per cent a year and spending a collective 72 billion yuan on their trips. Guests come for work, leisure and a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814448/thriving-getaway-boom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814448/thriving-getaway-boom?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:46:57 +0000 Xiamen's Zhongshan Road is arguably the mainland's finest shopping street on account of its length, scale and historical importance.  The century-old road originally linked the city's ports and docks to its residential area. It was Xiamen's first asphalt road in the 1950s, was transformed into a lit pedestrian precinct in the 2000s, and remains one of the city's central shopping districts today. "I grew up in this area, and when I was a kid, it was a shopping street," says Steve Wu, owner of... https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814437/street-full-teas-lacquers-and-pearls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/topics/go-china-xiamen/article/1814437/street-full-teas-lacquers-and-pearls?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:45:45 +0000