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.
The 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which has led to a surge in interest among prospective tourists, is a clear sign of China's continued opening-up and has been included in this year's Government Work Report.
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.
