Collection China Travel 2026.08.23

A Journey to Discover the Books and Design of Xiamen

Exploring the Current Culture of Xiamen Through Bookstores, Cultural Complexes, Performance Halls, and Design Exhibitions

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If you want to see the current culture of Xiamen, try fitting bookstores, cultural complexes, regenerated industrial areas, and performance halls between major attractions. At Xiamen Waiduoshan Bookstore, you can experience local reading culture, and at Yundang Academy, enjoy humanities programs by the lake. You can observe how the industrial spaces of Tegu 1980 and Longshan Cultural Park have transformed into creative hubs. Wujian Minnan presents Minnan culture through performances and experiences, while Hongjian Design Museum illustrates the practical uses of design through actual products and exhibitions.

Unlike regular open parks, these places offer a richer experience when they have programs. Particularly, Wujian Minnan and Xiamen Arts and Dance Theatre emphasize the importance of tickets and showtimes, while Hongjian Design Museum has a Monday closure and specific last entry times. Keeping the precise Chinese names and addresses can help reduce mistakes of ending up at previous facilities or similarly named places.

Waidu Xiamen Bookstore

Waiduoshan Bookstore

As a large bookstore utilizing several floors, it’s good to check which floor corresponds to your area of interest right at the entrance to save time. It is not just a simple retail space but also hosts reading events and cultural exchange programs, although schedules change frequently. Visit the official page of Xiamen Waiduo Group to check current events and special hours, and follow the rules regarding photographing shelves and using seating. It's conveniently located near Lianban Subway Station, and when paired with Yundang Academy or downtown exhibition spaces, travel time is not excessively long.

주소 厦门市思明区湖滨南路809号厦门国际文化大厦裙楼一至五楼 방문 확인 공식 서점 페이지에서 행사와 특별 영업시간을 확인하고, 건물 안 층별 서가 안내를 먼저 살핀다.

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Yundang Academy

The area around Yundang Lake is spacious, so searching by street name might lead you to the opposite side. Save the destination as 白鹭洲公园东公园筼筜书院 or 湖滨中路100号之1. The academy is a place for quiet learning and cultural activities, so if classes or events are in progress, you must follow entry restrictions and photography policies. On days without programming, you can shift your schedule to focus on external architecture and a stroll in the park. It’s nice to walk from here to nearby Bailuzhou Park, but it’s safe not to assume you can use the interior facilities late into the night.

주소 厦门市思明区湖滨中路100号之1 방문 확인 후빈중루 100호의 1을 목적지로 저장하고 당일 강좌·전시, 예약과 일반 개방 범위를 확인한다.

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Special Zone 1980 Cultural Creative Park

Tegu 1980 Cultural and Creative Park

When you arrive at Tegu 1980 Cultural and Creative Park, first check how the background of this cultural creative complex, which has repurposed old industrial buildings into studios, exhibition spaces, and shops, is manifested in the actual space. The address is ‘厦门市湖里区华昌路132号’. While visiting, verify store-specific holidays and any event/photo restrictions, as operations can change, so let the official notices of the day be your guide. In the flow of ‘Viewing the Current Culture of Xiamen Through Bookstores, Cultural Complexes, Performance Halls, and Design Exhibitions’, recording the accessibility and duration for Tegu 1980 will allow you to clearly distinguish it from other locations.

주소 厦门市湖里区华昌路132号 방문 확인 점포별 휴무와 행사·촬영 통제를 확인한다

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Longshan Wenchangyuan

Longshan Cultural Park

Locate Longshan Cultural Park based on ‘厦门市思明区龙山南路’. The core feature is utilizing factories and warehouses as design studios and exhibition spaces, forming a creative industry zone. Before departure, distinguish between areas that are publicly accessible and workspaces. On-site, respect the areas open to the public and the use by locals and visitors, prioritizing the signage and actual pathways over photography. Recording what you see at Longshan Cultural Park along with the time taken to walk to your next stop will help refine your day’s itinerary, matching the theme of ‘Viewing the Current Culture of Xiamen Through Bookstores, Cultural Complexes, Performance Halls, and Design Exhibitions’.

주소 厦门市思明区龙山南路 방문 확인 일반 공개 시설과 업무 공간을 구분한다

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Yujian Minnan·Shiguang Huanjing

Wujian Minnan & Shiguang Huanjing

This place is more like a paid tourist site that combines scheduled performances and street experiences rather than just a museum where you quietly look around exhibitions. Therefore, merely checking the address is insufficient; you also need to look at the available entry times, performance start times, and total duration needed for viewing. Save the destination as 东港北路15、17-19号 and avoid past reviews that might direct you to the old name or Donggang Road No. 2. Considering transportation around the International Cruise Center and exit times, plan your next schedule, and if visiting with children, confirm age and height restrictions for experiences on the day of your visit.

주소 厦门市湖里区东港北路15、17-19号 방문 확인 동강베이루 15·17~19호와 방문일의 입장권·공연 회차·운영시간을 공식 판매 채널에서 확인한다.

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Baolong Art Center

The role of Baolong Art Center in this list is to serve as an exhibition facility that utilizes both contemporary art planning exhibitions and commercial spaces. Save the address ‘厦门市思明区金山路宝龙一城’ along with the Chinese name. When using it, check the current exhibitions, whether there are any admission fees, and the last entry time. Prioritize present signage and notices from operators over older reviews, and avoid photography that disrupts traffic. By noting a unique aspect of Baolong Art Center in the context of ‘Viewing the Current Culture of Xiamen Through Bookstores, Cultural Complexes, Performance Halls, and Design Exhibitions’, you can prevent location confusion.

주소 厦门市思明区金山路宝龙一城 방문 확인 현재 전시·유료 여부와 마지막 입장을 확인한다

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Xiamen Red Dot Design Museum

Xiamen Hongjian Design Museum

This has been replaced with Hongjian Design Museum, which provides operational locations and viewing information on its official website instead of the unverified ‘Gaoqi Design Center’. Since it is distanced from other cultural spaces on the island, pairing it with a trip to Jimei can be more efficient. The official notice states operating hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM, with the last entry ending 60 minutes before closing, but this may change due to temporary exhibition swaps or events. Be sure to check the restrictions on bringing in food and pets, as well as the restrictions on flash, tripods, and selfie sticks, and adhere to the rules of not touching exhibits.

주소 厦门市集美区杏林湾路502号诚毅国际商务中心主楼南侧裙楼二至四层 방문 확인 지메이구의 신관 주소를 확인하고 월요일 휴관, 10~18시 운영과 폐관 60분 전 입장 마감을 살핀다.

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Xiamen Opera and Dance Theater

Xiamen Arts and Dance Theatre

The name ‘Arts and Dance Theatre’ can refer to both the production organization and the venue, so it’s essential to confirm whether the venue for the performance you’ve booked is at Gongshi 12 before your visit. It's possible that other large theaters or cultural centers in Xiamen might host invited performances as well. In this list, the address and coordinates have been corrected based on the institution's registered location and building. On days without performances, don’t expect to view the interior and instead plan to see the exterior and include Zhongshan Park in your itinerary. If you’ve reserved for a performance, it’s best to verify seating, entry close times, and photography/audio recording prohibition rules in advance.

주소 厦门市思明区公园西路12号 방문 확인 예매한 작품의 실제 공연장이 공원시루 12호인지 확인하고 공연 시작·입장 마감과 촬영 규정을 살핀다.

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Walking around Xiamen with a focus on books and design reveals that culture does not just stay within exhibition halls. The shelves at Waiduoshan Bookstore and classes at Yundang Academy promote reading and discussion culture, while the factory buildings of Tegu 1980 and exhibitions at Hongjian Design Museum showcase the connection between industry and creativity. Adding a performance at Wujian Minnan or Xiamen Arts and Dance Theatre allows you to witness the process by which the region’s traditions are translated into today’s stages, products, and spaces.

For a day’s itinerary, center your plans around performances with set reservation times, placing bookstores or cultural complexes around them. Since exhibitions and stores in commercial areas change frequently, prioritize the day’s notices from the operators over older reviews. Instead of just collecting photos of exhibitions, recording an interesting book, a design piece, or a memorable performance scene will highlight differences between places.

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Waidu Xiamen Bookstore

厦门市思明区湖滨南路809号厦门国际文化大厦裙楼一至五楼 · 공식 서점 페이지에서 행사와 특별 영업시간을 확인하고, 건물 안 층별 서가 안내를 먼저 살핀다.

Yundang Academy

厦门市思明区湖滨中路100号之1 · 후빈중루 100호의 1을 목적지로 저장하고 당일 강좌·전시, 예약과 일반 개방 범위를 확인한다.

Special Zone 1980 Cultural Creative Park

厦门市湖里区华昌路132号 · 점포별 휴무와 행사·촬영 통제를 확인한다

Longshan Wenchangyuan

厦门市思明区龙山南路 · 일반 공개 시설과 업무 공간을 구분한다

Yujian Minnan·Shiguang Huanjing

厦门市湖里区东港北路15、17-19号 · 동강베이루 15·17~19호와 방문일의 입장권·공연 회차·운영시간을 공식 판매 채널에서 확인한다.

Baolong Art Center