Xiamen University Campus

Xiamen University's main campus occupies 422 Siming South Road in Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian province, China, between Wulao Peak and the sea. The university was founded in 1921 by the overseas Chinese businessman Tan Kah Kee, and the early campus buildings show a distinctive mix of Chinese roofs and Western masonry in a style often called Jiageng architecture. Visitors walk through the grounds to see the Jianhua and Qunxian buildings, the Sanjia and other early halls with green glazed-tile roofs and granite walls, and the lake area around Furong Lake, which has a large rock-lined shore. The campus also has Furong Tunnel, a pedestrian tunnel with graffiti-style murals painted by students, and a beachfront walk along the sea with views toward Gulangyu Island. The Museum of Anthropology and the Lu Xun Memorial Museum are also on or near campus. Entry is free, but visitors must reserve in advance through the WeChat mini-program, and a passport is accepted, with daily reservation limits that can sell out on busy days. A visit takes one to two hours, though a longer stroll with museum stops takes more. The campus is open from about 08:00 to 18:00, and weekday mornings are calmer, while weekends, school holidays and summer see large tour groups and many photo-takers. Because it is next to Nanputuo Temple, the two sights combine easily, reachable by city bus or taxi. Visitors should be respectful of students and teaching areas and avoid entering classrooms.