Cheap Flights from Sydney to Xiamen from AU$ 267

Also known as the "Garden on the Sea", Xiamen is a popular tourist destination on the Southeast coast of China. The city is famous for its lush green landscapes and colourful flowers, which are a visual treat for the viewer. With a new metro system due to open at the end of this year, the world's longest elevated cycling path and blooming creative industries, Xiamen's become a heartland for travel lovers.

Tip: The best time to visit Xiamen is during the spring as the weather is pleasant at that time. You can go there anytime between March and May and enjoy the scenic beauty along with favourable weather conditions.

Getting to Xiamen

The city owns Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) that shuttles thousands of travellers every year. For direct flights from Sydney via Sydney Airport (SYD), go through the flights offered by Xiamen Airlines once. To take cheap flights to Xiamen from Sydney, look for connecting flights provided by Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other such airlines.

Take in the sights of the city

The whole city is covered with greenery and gives you a taste of nature at its best. You can visit the Sunlight Rock, also known as the Dragon Head Hill which offers you the best view of the city. Nearby the hill is Gulangyu Island which is a top-rated tourist destination for those who want to alongside the breezy coast.

Hulishan Fortress, is another spectacular site surrounded by walls made of granite and impressive gates, is located at the southern tip of Xiamen Island.

Another thing not to miss is the Nanputuo Temple, located on the southeast of Xiamen Island surrounded by the smooth sea and the Wulao Peaks behind the temple. Nanputuo means South Putuo. Putuo is referring to the mountain in Zhejiang province. Other sites you can visit while you are in Xiamen are Wanshi Botanical Garden, Jimei School Village, Oversea Chinese Museum, Xiamen University, Island Ring Road, Ding'aozai Cat Street and Zhongshan Road which is the best place to utilise your free time and get the best street shopping experience.

Tip: Like every other tourist destination, this city too has a hop-on-hop-off bus service, which will give you the whole city tour in just a few hours. You can choose this service if you have less time and want to see most of the city.

The best areas for accommodation

The best area to stay at while you are in Xiamen is Siming district and Zhongshan road located in central Xiamen with all the popular attractions nearby.

Tip: For a memorable stay, book your stay in one of those traditional hotels which will give you a real Chinese experience along with luxury and comfort.

There are several Sydney to Xiamen flights, so search extensively and explore all the options to get the best price for your travel dates. To make your travel pocket-friendly, combine your Sydney-Xiamen flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. To get more of Xiamen in less time, visit Xiamen with Trip.com