Kempinski Group Hotels Near Pangu Tower

Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel is a top choice, located just 1.5 km from Panguan Tower with breathtaking sea views and panoramic vistas of Gulangyu Island. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of the tower’s illuminated silhouette at night. The hotel blends modern luxury with Hokkien cultural aesthetics, and guests can easily walk to the tower in 20 minutes or take a 5-minute electric shuttle ride for added convenience.

Join the Xiamen Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tour, led by local intangible cultural heritage masters, exploring legends tied to Zheng He's voyages and Hokkien emigration history behind Panguan Tower. Activities include making red brick shadow art, tasting traditional sea slug jelly and peanut soup, and participating in a lantern blessing ceremony at the tower. The 2-hour experience runs every Saturday morning and requires advance HopeGoo for an authentic immersion in maritime spiritual traditions.

Walk along Huan Dao Road for about 15 minutes from Panguan Tower, passing Bai Cheng Beach and Music Square, enjoying the crashing waves and golden sunset. Alternatively, take the Xiamen BRT Line B10, which stops at Shapoowei Station in just 8 minutes. Shapoowei Arts District features independent galleries, craft markets, and cozy cafés, especially vibrant at night with glowing lights and a strong urban creative vibe perfect for photography and leisure.

Visit Xiamen Botanical Garden (Wanshi Botanical Garden), just 3 km away, featuring a children’s ecological park and a tropical rainforest greenhouse where families can explore rare plants and join nature discovery workshops. The garden also offers a mini train ride and interactive water fountains—ideal for kids. Nearby, Zengcuo'an Village hosts hands-on activities like pottery-making classes and sandcastle competitions by the beach, making it a perfect spot for fun and learning in a relaxed setting.

During Mid-Autumn Festival, Lantern Festival, and Xiamen International Tourism Festival, Panguan Tower hosts a large-scale light art exhibition themed around "homecoming." Using holographic projection technology, the tower transforms into a dynamic canvas depicting maritime legends and family reunions. With color-changing illumination, synchronized music, and fireworks, the show lasts about 45 minutes and begins at 7:30 PM nightly. Admission is free, but arriving early to secure a spot on the viewing plaza is recommended.

Take Line 1 of Xiamen Metro from Zhenhai Road Station, just a short walk from Panguan Tower, to Xiamen North Station in about 35 minutes—approximately 25 RMB. Alternatively, board the B10 express bus at Luntou Pier Station, reaching the high-speed rail station in roughly 40 minutes. Many nearby hotels also offer complimentary shuttle services to the station, greatly enhancing travel ease for guests with luggage.