Fujian China Travel Guide
Main messaging, social media, and dominant mobile payment app.
Another major mobile payment app, for internet-based shopping and transactions.
Dominant ride-hailing app, akin to Uber/Lyft.
Most accurate and up-to-date directions for China.
Translate offers offline packs; Pleco is a Chinese-English dictionary.
Required for many Western websites and apps blocked by China's Firewall.
China's largest online travel agency for flights, trains, hotels, and tours.
Travel China Guide for comprehensive info; Official Tourism Websites for events in the vicinity.
Follow official Xiamen tourism accounts on WeChat, Weibo, or Instagram.
Find travel podcasts or YouTube channels on China, Fujian, or Xiamen.
General China guidebooks contain comprehensive sections on Xiamen and Fujian. The nearby city maps are obtainable on arrival at bookstores or tourist information.
Reading books on Chinese history, Fujian culture, or the history of treaty ports deepens your knowledge of Xiamen's unique background. Seek historical records of Gulangyu Island.
Look for local English newspapers or tourist magazines at your lodging or the airport for what's on now and restaurant suggestions.
Documentaries and films about the destination give visual insights into the city's charm.
Try traditional Minnan music or Chinese classical music, setting the mood for your Gulangyu visit.
Engage with online communities for recent advice and learn basic Mandarin phrases for richer interactions.
Retain this information accessible.
