Xiamen Travel Guide

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Edition HistoryEdit Xiamen City Transportation

Buses

The main bus routes in urban areas of Xiamen cost only 1 RMB for the whole route. It costs 2 RMB for air-conditioned bus in the summer. Some relatively long routes cost 2 or 3 RMB. Be sure to carry small changes. The traffic of Xiamen is very convenient and the routes are relatively simple. There are three traffic junctions in Xiamen, namely, Xiamen University, Ferry and Railway station. Therefore, as long as you stay near these three spots, it will be safe and convenient for you to get to all the scenic spots. Moreover, there are special line mini buses with a blue body. There are names of starting and ending stops on the forward part of these buses. They can pick up passengers freely at non-fixed stops and places outside forbidden areas (stops at your waving). The bus fare accumulates from 1RMB. It is paid according to the actual route reaching the destination. Mini buses are characterized by convenience and flexibility, whereas sometimes it may take more time to wait for passengers.

Taxies

There are a good number of taxies in Xiamen. The taxi fare is 8 yuan for the first three kilometers plus 2 yuan for each additional kilometer. There generally hangs a piece of board not far from bus stops: temporary boarding and descending spots of taxies and mini buses. There are special areas for taxies to pick up passengers at the gate of large stores, shopping centers. Passengers queue as they do at the airport in good order.

Taxi and Bus Service

Telephone number: 5615610
Fax number: 6013390
Address: Operating office at No.50 Tongyi Road
Postal code: 361012

Bicycles

Xiamen bicycles for rent centers along the Huandao Road with a deposit of 300 to 500 RMB.