After an 11-hour (uncomfortable) flight, we arrived in Xiamen, located on the coast of south-east China. The airport is really in the centre of the city. We almost licked the rooftops on approach, where people were hanging laundry, or whatever they were doing.
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Xiamen is a Chinese city on the coast of Fujian province in south-eastern China. The city is about 19 miles southwest of the provincial capital Fuzhou.
Walk near the airport
We have gone for a walk in the area near the airport. It feels like almost 20 plus degrees outside, but the Chinese probably think it's cold because they have taken out their jackets and furry vests. The airport is decorated for Christmas and we have had a really good Chinese lunch. Soon the journey can continue towards Philippines! You can keep up, can't you?
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Deciree says:
Exciting with that approach. They are probably used to living there ... but poor people anyway. Hope you have a good time where you are. We wish you a Merry Christmas. Hugs
23 December 2013 - 15:07
Ladies Abroad says:
Have fun when you finally arrive. We look forward to seeing and reading about the Philippines.
23 December 2013 - 16:53
Ditte says:
It's good that you got a leg stretch in Xiamen, a rather small city, according to Chinese standards, with only about 1.5 million inhabitants.
We travelled by train there and back, so of course I don't remember an airport.
Nice to have a good lunch!
Sad that the flight was uncomfortable, but not much you can do about it once you're in your seat.
I hope that the last part of the journey will be better. At least it is much shorter.
And soon the Philippines to follow!
23 December 2013 - 17:12
Steve says:
A real Christmas adventure has begun. Merry Christmas!
23 December 2013 - 18:36
admin says:
Deciree, thank you and Merry Christmas!
Ditte, yes, Chinese measurements are a bit different...
23 December 2013 - 18:52
Ulla & Torgny says:
It's nice to move around a bit when you've been sitting for so long, and uncomfortable to boot.....now it's a shorter distance and you'll soon be there.......
Have a nice weekend!
23 December 2013 - 17:56
Rolle o Carina says:
Wonderful to be in China of course!!!
Then you don't have far to go.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year/Kram
23 December 2013 - 19:20
Kors och Tvärs says:
That's great! Then only the rest is left... Have a nice Christmas!
23 December 2013 - 20:18
Inger och Ingemar says:
Now you are approaching your destination after a long journey. It must feel more than good! Now new experiences await you.
We wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
23 December 2013 - 20:22
Matts Torebring says:
Santa Claus is there too. Enjoy the journey.
23 December 2013 - 20:30
Anonymous says:
Keep up the good work. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR wherever you are when the weekend falls, surely you will reach the weekend earlier than us, right?
23 December 2013 - 19:38
admin says:
Thank you for all the greetings! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
24 December 2013 - 1:53
s p i n d e l t j e j e n says:
Nice to get out a bit and stretch your legs 😀.
25 December 2013 - 23:04