Cities Near Xiamen
Cities near Xiamen, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Zhangzhou, Jinjiang, Huanggang. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Xiamen, China is Zhangzhou, about 27 mi (43 km) away — roughly 52 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou | 27 mi / 43 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jinjiang | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huanggang | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Putian | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chaozhou | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Magong | 114 mi / 184 km | 2 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shantou | 116 mi / 186 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fuqing | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Meizhou | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sanming | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Xiamen
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zhangzhou, Jinjiang, Huanggang, Putian. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Xiamen
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Chaozhou, Magong, Shantou, Fuqing, Meizhou. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Xiamen include Zhangzhou, Jinjiang, Huanggang, Putian, Chaozhou. The closest is Zhangzhou, about 27 miles (43 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.