Xiamen Sports
There are many international five-star hotels equipped with
recreational facilities. However, if you want to get the Xiamen
experience take a walk or jog outside in the glorious Xiamen
weather. Use caution in July, because it is the hottest month
of the year. Otherwise, you can try your hand at bowling, archery,
kite flying, martial arts in Xiamen. See below for a sampling
of places you can visit for sports and recreation in Xiamen.
Xiamen Water Park
Even though Xiamen prides itself on its wealth of pristine beaches,
it still offers a salt water alternative that has been known
to cause even sound-minded adults to display behavior that borders
on "frolicking." Massive waterslides, some of which
that oddly resemble the large intestine, zip bathers into huge
pristine pools. There is also a wading area for kids, a makeshift
beach, and even lap areas for serious swimmers. Lifeguards assure
customer safety. If you curse crowds, it is best to avoid this
fun-center during the height of summer.
Address: Huarong Road, Xiamen
Tel: (86592) 565-6967
Big Egg Bowling Alley
If the mood calls for "oh what the heck, let us do something different tonight",
wander over to this fun center. It offers the cheapest bowling in town, depending
on the day, and there are plenty of alleys eliminating any waiting inconveniences.
Rental shoes are available (bring your own socks). The fun is not only limited
to bowling pins, for there is also a billiards room and an indoor go-cart track.
Address: Xiahe Road, Xiamen
Huayi Bowling Entertainment Center
This bowling entertainment center also has archery center.
Address:Hubin North Road (beside Sports Arena), Xiamen
Tel:(86592) 512-1999
Jinli Bowling Center
Address:6/F, Huicheng Entertainment Center, Xiamen
Tel:(86592) 512-5333
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Drum Mountain
Despite the two-hour drive to this jutting spectacle of temples
and mountain scenery it is worth every "how much longer" admonishment.
Secluded trails vein the park, but the main paved path leads
to the biggest attractions, including the Surging Spring Temple.
Founded in 908 the temple shelters more than 10,000 Buddhist
sutras. Everyday at 4 pm resident monks begin their chants,
which the public is welcomed to observe. Waterfalls, views,
and plenty of Buddhist inscribed stones and grottoes are some
of the other wonders along the trail.
Address: Fuma Road, Fuzhou
Tel: (86591) 335-5312
Opening Hours: 8 am ¨C 4:40 pm
Qingyuan Mountain
Mountain views replace Xiamen's beaches and waves at this wildly
scenic mountain park. Located just under an hour northeast of
Xiamen on the tree-thick outskirts of Quanzhou, hiking trails
fan the park providing eye-stretching views of waterfalls, caves,
and of Quanzhou below. The park, fortunately, has yet to be
stained with development helping to stem tourist numbers and
making it easy to find solitude. Stone inscriptions, statues,
temples, and even Islamic tombs speck the trails and provide
detailed understanding to the area's former religious significance.
Address: Wenling Road, Quanzhou
The People's Pool
Address: No. 97 Wenyuan Road (opposite Xiamen City Hotel), Xiamen
Tel:(86592) 202-0013
Kai Kou Xiamen Golf
Club
Designed by the Shark, Greg Norman, this wandering course infused
Xiamen with instant credibility as a golf destination area when
it opened in 1994. The course covers 7,274 yards, rewarding
those who can rocket the ball off the tee box. Massive sand
traps, a Norman designed course trademark, protect every green
and have reportedly been the cause of many frustrated vows to
pursue bowling instead. Weekend tee times can be reserved a
week ahead. The course also offers a driving range and a full-scale
restaurant.
Address: Fuzhou ¨C Xiamen Highway
Tel: (86592) 701-1682
Orient Golf & Country Club (The)
Xiamen may not be synonymous with golf like say Pebble Beach
or Saint Andrews, but this course has helped put it on the international
golf map. The United States Golf Association selected it as
one of the Finest 100 Golf Clubs in the World, and every year
it now hosts the Orient Masters Tournament. Water hazards are
many, making it imperative that you stay on the fairways of this
7,074 yard course. Weekend tee times can be made seven days
in advance; weekdays only one day in advance.
Address: No. 1 Yundang Road, Xiamen
Tel: (86592) 505-2503
Paean Golf Club
China's golf craze has reached Xiamen. To handle the growing
interest, especially with tourists, this center provides two
courses. Undulating fairways and greens are the most common
features. Golf pros are available for private lessons, or if
you prefer to work on your game alone, there is a practice range.
A full service golf shop carries everything from rental clubs
to pull carts. The course lies just 20 minutes from the Xiamen
airport.
Address: Xike Village, Xiamen
Tel: (86592) 701-1678; (86592) 701-1682
Fushi Golf Practice Range
Address: 4/F, Overseas Chinese Building, Fushi Gao'er Fuqiu
Xunlian, Xiamen
Tel: (86592) 205-3881
Weishi Golf Range
Address: North Road, Xiamen
Tel: (86592) 508-6469
Outdoor War Games Club
Address:Shengshi Building, Xiamen Software Park, Zeng Cuo'An,
Xiamen
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Marcopolo Hotels Fitness Center
Address: Marcopolo Hotels, No. 8 Jianye Road, Hubin North, Xiamen
Tel:(86592) 509-1888
Xiamen YMCA/YWCA
Address: No. 64 Siming West Road (near Blue Hut), Xiamen
Tel:(86592) 211-2362
NOTE: Although
this information is correct at the time of our web publication,
it is still advised that you call the phone number and confirm
the address before going to the venue because some venues may
have changed their telephone numbers or address locations.
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