Xiamen lies on China's southeastern coast, covering a total area of 1,565 km2 with a population of 2.04 million. Xiamen is the ancestral home of numerous overseas Chinese and Taiwanese compatriots, the traditional port for external trade, and one of China's first special economic zones. Xiamen has grown into one of China's top ports for international business.

Xiamen is an intriguing scenic port city. Over the years, she has been recognized as "National Sanitary City," "National Garden City," "National Model City for Environmental Protection," and "Outstanding National Tourism City". Xiamen is also dubbed "the Coziest City of China." Here the scenery is fantastic and the climate pleasant.

Xiamen is among China's top ten ports, with sea links to 60-plus ports in 40-odd countries and regions. Xiamen is also one of the major aviation hubs in Southeast China, with 102 domestic and international air routes, including links to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Japan. In addition, Xiamen enjoys a full range of modern communication facilities guaranteeing quick and easy contact with the rest of the world.