AU$ 557 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Xiamen

A port city with the most refreshing travel destination on the southeast coast of China, Xiamen is one of the scenic towns having tree-lined beaches. The home of beautiful islands, a trader city which was incidentally also considered a pirate city in history. The city is famous for its music, puppet shows, Gezi Opera, and events of a temple celebration. A city of various beaches, offshore islands, nineteen public parks and botanical gardens, the city is one of the most important commercial centres in the country.

Tip: Xiamen is well-known for its pleasant weather all-year-round.

Getting to Xiamen

The city is serviced by Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), an airport that serves thousands of foreign travellers each year. The passenger terminals offer a variety of services, and the airport itself is well-connected to the rest of the city via rail, bus or taxi. For direct flights from Melbourne via Tullamarine Airport(MEL), glance through flights offered by Xiamen Airlines. To find cheap flights to Xiamen from Melbourne, look for the flights provided by Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacificand Air China, among others.

Tip: Don't fret too much about jet lag as there's only a two hour time difference between Melbourne and Xiamen.

Take in The Sights of The City

There are several things to see in Xiamen that is likely to leave you amazed. Visit the Sunlight Rock Temple and the Nanputuo Temple. For a vacation through the city’s natural beauty, explore the Gulangyu Island and Xiamen Botanical Garden. Xiamen is top on the list for exciting nightlife, so go through the Haiwan Park Area and you'll find many bars and nightclubs. You can walk and relax along the coast, watching the sunset and enjoy the breeze. 

The city is also known as an excellent shopping destination. Everything from western stores to small back street markets is there around Zhongshan Lu. Items like art and crafts, spices and olive oils can be found along the harbour area.

Tip: If you’ve not much time for shopping you can get all the extraordinary things in the same market which runs along Zhongshan Park.

The Best Areas for Accommodation

Whatever your budget is, there’s accommodation for everyone in Xiamen. The 4 star and above hotels can be found in the Fujian area. If you want to explore the Xiamen islands, you can stay in rooms close to Zhonghua residential district area or Siming residential district area. You can find other luxury accommodations in the city close to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. 

Melbourne to Xiamen flights are frequent and so many that you can customise your search and get the best prices for your travel. If you have a travel budget, you can combine your Melbourne-Xiamen flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. 

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