Xiamen
(厦门)World Capital of Natural Stone, Marble & Granite Trade (home to the world largest Xiamen Stone Fair). Premier maritime container gateway in Fujian (Top-15 global port), and leading export base for luxury building materials, backpacks, luggage, and optoelectronics.
Best For
Prominent Commercial Districts & Streets
Siming Waterfront Commercial District
Commercial OfficeInternational Convention Hub, Foreign Trade Houses & Luxury Coastal Hotels
Huli District & Free Trade Zone
WholesaleFree Trade Bonded Zone, Gaoqi Airport Logistics & Stone Trading
Haicang International Container Port Hub
IndustrialDeep-Water Berth Terminals for Heavy Stone Containers & Petrochem Base
Shuitou Stone Capital Belt (Xiamen/Nan'an Border)
WholesaleWorld Premier Stone Slabs & Blocks Wholesale and Processing Hub
Wholesale Markets
Xiamen International Stone Trading Center
(厦门国际石材交易中心)Central trade venue for natural marble and granite slabs, connecting international builders and stone importers with verified processing mills and fumigated wooden bundle shipping.
China Stone City (Shuitou Nan'an)
(中国水头闽南建材第一市场 / 海西石材城)The world absolute largest stone market and mega slab warehouse district (40 mins from Xiamen). Spans millions of square meters housing over 3,000 showrooms for Italian, Turkish, Spanish, and domestic marble.
Industrial Zones
Xiamen Torch Development Zone for High Technology
High SpecializationFlat Panel Displays (AUO, Tianma), Mini-LED Packaging & Optoelectronics
Shuitou Gangshi Marble & Granite Fabrication Mega Cluster
High SpecializationWorld Largest Stone Sawing, Resin Polishing & 5-Axis Waterjet CNC Profiling Cluster
Key Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
Xiamen International Stone Fair
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT)
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
What can you import from this city?
Natural Marble Slabs, Granite, Luxury Onyx & Waterjet Medallions
building-materialsWhy this city? Xiamen and Shuitou control over 60% of global marble and granite supply with state-of-the-art gang-sawing and custom architectural fabrication.
Travel Luggage, Outdoor Tactical Backpacks & School Bags
apparel-bagsWhy this city? Major export hub for branded OEM backpacks and luggage bags with superior stitching and waterproof textiles.
Logistics & Shipping Hubs
- Xiamen Port (厦门港 - أحد أكبر 15 ميناء حاويات في العالم بمناولة تتجاوز 12.5 مليون حاوية TEU)
- Haicang Port Area (أرصفة الحاويات الثقيلة المجهزة للأحجار والرخام)
- Dongdu Port Area
World preferred heavy-weight container port with specialized cranes and fumigation yards designed specifically for dense stone block and slab freight.
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN - مطار دولي محوري للشحن والمسافرين)
- Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport (قيد الإنشاء كمطار عملاق جديد)
Gaoqi (XMN) maintains regular international air freighter services.
- Xiamen North Railway Station (厦门北站 - محطة القطار السريع الرئيسية)
- Xiamen Railway Station (厦门站 - وسط المدينة)
Business Traveler Guide
Superb subtropical coastal climate; spring and autumn offer fresh ocean breezes perfect for visiting the Stone Fair and Gulangyu Island.
- •Siming Exhibition Center Area: Optimal for Stone Fair attendees with luxury coastal hotels.
- •Yundang Lake: Downtown dining hub, expat cafes, and scenic lakeside strolling.
Recommended Business Hotels
Waldorf Astoria Xiamen
Ultra-Luxury 5-StarArea: Siming Commercial Center
💡 Top-tier luxury hotel with bespoke butler services and world-class fine dining
Shangri-La Hotel Xiamen
Luxury 5-Star WaterfrontArea: Guanyinshan Coastal Area, Siming
💡 5 minutes from International Stone Fair, panoramic oceanfront views
Marco Polo Xiamen
Upscale Business 5-StarArea: Yundang Lake Downtown
💡 Beloved classic business hotel on scenic Yundang Lake
Top Dining & Halal Options
Xiamen Ancient Mosque Halal Restaurant
Halal VerifiedAuthentic Local Chinese Muslim Halal
Xiahe Rd, Siming District, Xiamen
👍 Friday congregation prayers and certified halal mutton and beef noodles
Turpan Xinjiang Halal Restaurant Xiamen
Halal VerifiedXinjiang Halal Lamb & Kebabs
Hubin West Rd, Siming District, Xiamen
👍 Tender lamb skewers, Uyghur polo rice, and clean business lunch
Top Tourist Attractions & Landmarks
Gulangyu Island UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Historic IslandPedestrian-only historic settlement island celebrated for colonial architecture, international consulates, and the world Piano Museum.
🚇 Ferry Terminal / Cruise Center
Nanputuo Temple
Historic Buddhist Temple & Botanical MountAncient Buddhist temple at the foot of Wulao Peak, adjacent to beautiful Xiamen University.
Essential Services (SIM, Forex, Hospitals)
Xiamen Port Stone & Bulk Minerals Inspection Center
Official wood packaging fumigation certification and radiological testing reports required for global stone container clearance.
Xiamen Media Gallery
