Xiamen Shangpin No. 9 Sea View Hotel  

On Xiamen's romantic coast in the Shapowei Shelter Arts District, adjacent to Xiamen University and South Putuo Temple. Steps from Ding Ao Tsai Cat Street, the Overseas Chinese Museum and the Railway Cultural Park, and within easy reach of Ha Da Bai City beach, the Yanwu Bridge scenic road, Gulangyu ferry/Peace Pier, Zhongshan Road pedestrian street, Zeng Cuo'an and the bell-and-drum ropeway.

Rooftop spaces deliver spectacular sea and sunset views with fully upgraded facilities. Rooms come with a kung fu tea set and a TV, and the lobby is warm and tea-friendly—ask the reception about Wuyi Rock Tea.

Rooftop sea-view area and an on-site bar, plus a picnic area for casual hangs. Practical perks include an elevator, concierge, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and a fourth-floor laundromat. Expect simple in-room comforts and easy sea-breeze mornings.

First-floor conference room for meetings and events, with staff on hand to support business travel.

A star-linked tea restaurant on the first floor and an on-site bar put local tea culture front and center. Reception serves Wuyi Rock Tea and every room is stocked with a kung fu tea set for slow, authentic sips.