Shapowei

沙坡尾 · Shāpōwěi

An old typhoon harbour where fishing boats still moor, surrounded by warehouses turned into cafés, studios and a skate park.

No booking needed1–1.5 hours

Tip

Combine with Xiamen University and Nanputuo, all within walking distance.

Opening hours: Open area; cafés roughly 10:00–22:00. To be confirmed
Price: Free
How to book: No booking needed.
Getting there: 10 minutes’ walk from Xiamen University’s west gate; bus to Shapowei (沙坡尾) stop To be confirmed
Address in Chinese: 厦门市思明区大学路沙坡尾

Photo: 向史公哲曰 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

olachina.org

Not yet confirmed by an official source: Opening hours, Getting there

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