Xiamen/Haicang Travel Guide

Complete travel guide to Xiamen. How to get there, where to go, what to see, where to eat and sleep.

Source: wikivoyage·Updated: 2026-05-21
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Xiamen/Haicang

Haicang is a suburb of Xiamen.

Do

Riyuegu Hotsprings Park, No.1888 Fulian Road 1888 Nearest metro station is Dongfu Metro Station on Line 2. Public bus nos. 805, 821, 822, 830, 835, 837 and 849. There is a free shuttle bus run by Riyuegu Hotsprings, which departs from the Dongfu Metro Station every half an hour. By car, taxi or ride hailing services, it is about 30 min away from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, 30 min from Xiamen Island central areas and 20 min from Xiamen North Railway Station., ☏ +86 592 631 2222, reservation@riyuegu.com.daily 10:00-22:00. Riyuegu Hotsprings Park is a large-scale hot spring facility opened in 2003. The park covers approximately 65,000 m² and contains more than 40 types of hot spring themed pools and related facilities spread across landscaped grounds. There are outdoor, sheltered or indoor hot spring pools, swimming pools, water therapy pools, steam and sauna rooms, heated stone areas, family-friendly water play zones, dining, rest and other leisure facilities. Visitors typically spend half a day or longer here with friends and family. Adults: from ¥248 on weekdays. Children 1.2m to 1.5m: from ¥158Children under 1.2m enter free. Wow Farm, Xi Tang She 170-5 170-5 530m from Metro Lne 2 Tianzhushan Station Exit 4. Driving is possible, with roadside parking available.).W-Su 09:00-17:30. Interactive farm and petting zoo designed for families with young children and offers close-range interaction with a variety of animals. Visitors can feed deer, alpacas, goats, sheep, toitoises and birds etc. Most areas are outdoors with open lawns and play spaces for children. Basic food options available. Typical visit lasts 2 to 4 hours. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Adult from ¥108, child tickets from ¥69.90 (above 1.1m and under 16 years old.

Buy

SM City XIamen HaicangSM, 1818 Fulian RoadServed by many bus routes and connected via the future Metro Line 6 (expected 2026)).A large modern shopping mall in Maluan Bay New Town area of Haicang, opened Oct 2025. The complex has 6 floors and contains retail, services, entertainment and dining options. There is an IMAX cinema, Century Huixian Supermarket and extensive dining options.

Sleep

  • Riyuegu Hotsprings Hotel, No.1888 Fulian Road by car, taxi or ride hailing services, it is about 30 min away from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and 20 min from Xiamen North Railway Station. Nearest metro station is Dongfu Metro Station on Line 2 and a free shuttle bus run by Riyuegu Hotsprings depart every half an hour, ☏ +86 592 6312222, reservation@riyuegu.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. An on-site accommodation option connected to and across the road from Riyuegu Hotsprings Park. It is often used by visitors who prefer to spread their visit to the park over more than one day, or those who use it as a base for day trips to other regional sites. Each guest room includes a private hot spring bath. There are extensive facilities for hotel guests, including hot spring pools, water therapy pools, swimming pools, gym, spa, and family leisure areas. On-site dining options include Chinese and international cuisine. Rooms start from around ¥798. There are preferred Riyuegu Hotsprings Park ticket for hotel guests.

Go next

Haicang is on the main highway between Xiamen and Zhangzhou, so either of those is an obvious next stop.