Xiamen in East China's Fujian province is a beautiful seaside city located on the southeastern coast of China.Being one of the earliest special economic zones in China, Xiamen remains at the forefront of China's reform and opening-up endeavor.
Xiamen is an ancient city with a long and varied history. One of China's five special economic zones, Xiamen was once called "Ludao", meaning Egret Island, as many birds of that species used to inhabit the area.
Xiamen has received a number of honors, such as National Civilized City, National Model City in Business Environment, and National Ecological Garden City.
China's National Immigration Administration on Monday announced a visa-free policy for tourist groups from ASEAN countries visiting Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan province.
Amap, a leading Chinese digital map provider, has launched the first English-language version of its popular navigation app, aiming to facilitate travel for the growing number of international tourists visiting China.
