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About Xiamen Zhongshan Road
Construction began in 1925 and the route was completed in 1930, connecting the city's streets with the waterfront. Returning overseas Chinese helped build its arcades, bringing architectural influences from Southeast Asia. The covered ground-floor walkways, locally associated with the term wujiaoji, shelter pedestrians from sun and rain; arches and carved details enrich the floors above.
The 1933 Tianxian Guesthouse adds a named example of the street's Nanyang architectural character. Exhibits in the Zhongshan Road Qiaopi Museum preserve another side of those overseas connections: letters and remittances sent between migrants and their families.
What to look for
- The continuous covered arcades and the arches and carved details above them.
- The exterior of Tianxian Guesthouse, a 1933 building with Nanyang architectural character.
- Letters displayed in the Zhongshan Road Qiaopi Museum, reflecting overseas family and financial ties.
Location & getting there
Getting to Xiamen Zhongshan Road
Choose a precise starting address and return transport stop. Access to individual buildings, performances or viewing platforms is separate from access to public streets.
- Search for 中山路 with 厦门市 and 思明区.
Find Xiamen Zhongshan Road
中山路 · 思明区
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Sources & visit information
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