Scenic spot introduction:

Xiamen Overseas Chinese Museum is my country's first cultural and museum institution built with funds raised by overseas Chinese. It is also the only comprehensive museum in China that comprehensively and systematically displays the history of overseas Chinese so far. The museum building is adjacent to Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple, covering an area of ​​12,000 square meters and a construction area of ​​10,110 square meters. It reflects Mr. Tan Kah Kee’s guiding ideology of using the display of museums to enhance the public’s scientific and cultural knowledge and play a social educational role.

Attractions distribution:

The Overseas Chinese Museum has three basic exhibitions: Overseas Chinese, Tan Kah Kee Collection Cultural Relics Exhibition, and Nature Hall, which are on display all year round. There are also some temporary exhibitions that are launched from time to time. The museum has a magnificent building and a large collection of cultural relics. It plays a unique role in disseminating historical and scientific knowledge, conducting patriotism education, enhancing understanding and friendship between Chinese and foreign people, and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.

Scenic spot features:

Culture, leisure, museums
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Dahongpao, osmanthus candy, bamboo shoots, water steamed buns, etc.

(Gourmet food) Shacha noodles, fried clams, bamboo shoot jelly, peanut soup, roasted pork brown, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Fujian Province > Xiamen > Siming District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus 1, 15, 48, 841, 959, etc. and get off at the museum station.

Driving route: Take Siming South Road in the city and so on.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Overseas Chinese Museum ticket price:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

Tuesday-Sunday 9:30-16:30

Closed on Monday

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