Kaiyuan District/Downtown
Better known as downtown, its streets pulse with humanity. Yet, somehow, the Xiamen magic shines through and instead of feeling annoyingly busy, it instead comes across as excitingly vibrant. The lodging options are many and include the Best Western and the wildly plush Marco Polo, which rests along the lapping shores of Yuandang Lake. Its Lotus Court Restaurant is locally revered for both its cuisine and its calming views of the lake. Nightlife also abounds, and the oddly named KK Recreation Ground offers prime time dancing.
Nightlife
Xiamen Stadium
Hello Life Bar
Attractions
Zhongshan Road
Bridge Museum
Zhongshan Park
Restaurants
Lakeview Chinese Restaurant
Hello Life Bar
Hotels
United Hotel
East Ocean
Bigong Hotel