Xiamen Expat Get-together

Howdy--

There aren't any huge "hang out" spots that I know of unless you're a student at Xiamen University. However, the Red Armadillo has a good buffet special on Saturday nights which usually attract a few expats. Also, XICF (the local expat church) will host about 100 or so foreigners every Sunday and the hold services in English.

Xiamen is unique in that most working foreigners are looking to integrate into a Chinese lifestyle, so flocks of expats hanging out together all the time is not too common. Everyone usually has their day of the week or month with some of their western friends, but beyond that its work and life in China.

Hope this helps / doesn't discourage you. There are a lot of great people to meet here -- Chinese and foreign alike. Best advice is to not be afraid to put yourself out there and make a friend. Without one it can get very lonely far away from home.

I'm working in Xiamen right now on short-term business. Feel free to ask me any questions: cdhou87@hotmail.com