Overseas Chinese Museum

Xiamen


Aside from acting as a refuge from the city, this is an ambitious celebration of China’s communities abroad, with dioramas, street scenes, photos, props and artefacts held in a three-storey temple-like building. The ground floor stands out if you’re stuck for time.


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