Xiamen, Fujian Province -- Page 1

Xiamen from Guyangyu Island Sunlight Peak on Gulangyu Island Ao Garden on Gulangyu Island Gangzaihou Beach
Xiamen Map Sunlight Peak Ao Garden Beach
Garden at the Sea on Gulangyu Island Village on Gulangyu Xiamen at Dusk Zheng Chenggong
Sea Garden Gulangyu At Dusk Zheng Chenggong

Xiamen in History

Xiamen, a bustling and remarkably colorful enclave of about one million, is located on the South China coast on an island of the same name. Xiamen's climate is subtropical; with summer temperatures averaging 85F and winter temperatures no lower than 50F. First settled during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). In the 17th century, Xiamen became one of the strongholds of the loyalist Ming General Zheng Chengong, who launched an expedition against the Dutch who then occupied the island of Taiwan. A statue is on Gulongyu to honor him. A picture of his statue is shown above.

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