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Xiamen University

No.422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, China
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Ranked #2 of 137 attractions in Xiamen
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Sites
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Napa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

This is probably one of the most beautifully situated universities in the world! It's on the coast, with its own beach, beautiful grounds, and impressive architecture. We visited several buildings with displays of illustrious persons who had taught or lectured or visited the university in the past. It's considered on of the important sights of Xiamen.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Xiamen University is a must-see if you find yourself in this lovely city. It has a great reputation as a place for locals to gain higher education and a great place for foreigners to study Chinese language. But, even if you're not a student, I think it is a beautiful place to walk around and meet people. The cool thing... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

...I would definetely study at Xiamen University. because of the campus. It provides a tranquil walking paths between old and new style buildings and gardens. The laid-back atmosphere takes you out of China for a moment...just few steps from the beach... the cantine isn't the best of but there is plenty of budget luch options just outside the main gate,... More

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Xi'an, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The campus is well worth a visit and is a great place to kill a few hours. Lovely gardens and exhibitions detailing the history of the University. Great views of Xiamen's best beach. Visit the art tunnel, A collection of student artwork. Sit by the lake and enjoy the sunshine. All this at no cost. It's a no brainer.

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Luzon, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

big university ground for strolling. There's a big lake in the middle of the campus where you can sit and enjoy the view. It is near the beach area and nanputou temple. In the beach area, you can rent a bike for 30 rmb/hour but you need to leave a deposit of 300rmb.

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Suzhou, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I initially couldn't understand why a university campus would be a tourist destination, now I do. A perfect place to walk around and escape the crowds of the Xiamen's other tourist spots. Beautiful lake and well kept gardens. Make sure you go to Lovers valley!

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Fritzlar, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This university has a huge areal with very nice buildings, a lake in a big park and several guarded entries for vehicles. Even it's located in the city it is not noisy.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Walked around ...very beautiful and worth the time. Many people during spring festival.... But big enough to be away from people.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

The university campus is just a beautiful park and free for all to visit and adjacent to a well known Buddhist temple. A great day out.

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Shanghai, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

The lake that is in the centre of the campus is beautifully designed and delightfult to walk around or just sit and watch. Old student accomodation with clothes hanging to dry sits tastefully beside the stunning concert hall.

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