> Maximum number of daily visitors on Gulangyu
Starting from June 30th, the total allowed number of visitors per day to Gulangyu Island will be reduced from 65,000 to 50,000.
The new limit aims to improve quality of tourism and daily life for residents on Gulangyu.
> Closure of Walmart store on Zhongshan Road
The Walmart store on Zhongshan Road will be closed on June 28th. The total number of Walmart stores in Xiamen will be reduced to eight upon the latest closure.
> Opening of Xiamen Fantawild Water Park
On June 23rd, the Xiamen Fantawild Water Park opened, bringing a new cool summer getaway to visitors.
The water park features design elements inspired by tropical forests and Mayan culture. The park is located on Zhongzhou Islet/中洲岛 in Tong'an District.
> Xiamen to LA direct flights
Xiamen Airlines, Sky Team member, launched a direct flight from Xiamen to Los Angeles on June 27th, 2017.
The flight will operate with the following schedule on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays eastbound, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays westbound.
Flight schedule
MF829: Xiamen to Los Angeles
Departing 8:00PM (local time)
Arriving 6:00PM (local time)
MF830: Los Angeles to Xiamen
Departing 12:15AM (local time)
Arriving 5:30AM (local time)
SOURCE: WOX Team