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An elevated blue BRT bus travels on a dedicated lane above a multi-lane road and train tracks in Xiamen. A high-speed train is visible on the lower tracks. In the background, numerous modern skyscrapers and buildings form a dense cityscape under a cloudy sky. Green foliage covers the supports of the elevated busway.

Navigating Xiamen's BRT System: A Fast-Track Guide to the City

Sweating in the back of a taxi while stuck in gridlock on Xiahe Road is a frustrating rite of passage [...]

Panoramic view of Gulangyu Island's historic architecture, including a white building with a red dome, surrounded by trees in the foreground. A body of water with various ferries and boats separates it from the modern Xiamen city skyline in the background, which features numerous skyscrapers, a suspension bridge, and a Ferris wheel under a clear sky.

Gulangyu Ferry Guide: How to Book Tickets as a Foreigner

If you are planning a trip to Xiamen, Gulangyu Island is undoubtedly on your itinerary. However, getting there is not [...]