District in Fujian, People's Republic of China
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Haicang (海沧; Hái-chhng in Minnan, Hǎicāng in Mandarin) is a suburb of Xiamen.
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青礁慈济宫, 慈济东宫 Ciji East Palace
Built under the Southern Song Dynasty in 1151 during the Shaoxing period, the temple is dedicated to Wu Ben (Wu Zhenren). He was a physician and was later deified as Baosheng Dadi (Great Emperor Who Protects Life). According to local tradition, Wu Ben practiced medicine in the area and used local hot springs to treat patients. Qingjiao Ciji Ancestral Temple is one of the larger folk religious sites in Xiamen and an important historical and cultural monument. It is widely referred to as the “First Ciji Temple of Fujian and Taiwan,” reflecting its significance in Baosheng Dadi worship in the region. The temple is designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and is listed among the “Twenty Scenic Spots of Xiamen.
天竺山国家水利风景区, 天竺山国家森林公园, Tianzhushan National Forest Park
日月谷温泉公园
Riyuegu Hotsprings Park is a large-scale hot spring facility opened in 2003. The park covers approximately 65,000 m² and contains more than 40 types of hot spring themed pools and related facilities spread across landscaped grounds. There are outdoor, sheltered or indoor hot spring pools, swimming pools, water therapy pools, steam and sauna rooms, heated stone areas, family-friendly water play zones, dining, rest and other leisure facilities. Visitors typically spend half a day or longer here with friends and family.
哇鸣农场
Interactive farm and petting zoo designed for families with young children and offers close-range interaction with a variety of animals. Visitors can feed deer, alpacas, goats, sheep, toitoises and birds etc. Most areas are outdoors with open lawns and play spaces for children. Basic food options available. Typical visit lasts 2 to 4 hours. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
日月谷温泉酒店
An on-site accommodation option connected to and across the road from Riyuegu Hotsprings Park. It is often used by visitors who prefer to spread their visit to the park over more than one day, or those who use it as a base for day trips to other regional sites. Each guest room includes a private hot spring bath. There are extensive facilities for hotel guests, including hot spring pools, water therapy pools, swimming pools, gym, spa, and family leisure areas. On-site dining options include Chinese and international cuisine.
SM 厦门海沧城市广场
A large modern shopping mall in Maluan Bay New Town area of Haicang, opened Oct 2025. The complex has 6 floors and contains retail, services, entertainment and dining options. There is an IMAX cinema, Century Huixian Supermarket and extensive dining options.
By metro
Haicang can be reached via Line 2 of the Xiamen Metro. It connects Wuyuanwan in Xiamen Island to Tianzhushan in Haicang District with 32 stations on the route.
By bus
Buses from the South, e.g. from Guangdong or Zhangzhou, often have a stop in Haicang en route to Xiamen.
By boat
The main ferry terminal is at Songyu Wharf (嵩屿码头). Ferries depart from Xiamen Wharf No. 1 (厦门第一码头) on the west coast of Xiamen Island.
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