Jimei

As one of the four major scenic spots in Xiamen, Jimei enjoys a long-term fame for its tourists attractions like Turtle Garden, Returnees Garden and the former residence of Mr. Tan Kah-Kee. Jimei is a small town on the other side of the bank facing north to Xiamen Island. With Gaoji Causeway and Xingji Causeway meeting there, Jimei becomes the sole gateway into Xiamen. Jimei is also the hometown of Mr. Tan Kah-Kee, a famous overseas Chinese leader who devoted himself wholly to the education cause. He had started various schools in the town, including Jimei Normal School, Jimei Navigation Institute, Xiamen Aquatic Products Technical Institute and so on. Equipped with Science Hall, library and hospital, these schools brought the town the name "Jimei School Village" which is renowned at home and abroad. The Turtle Garden was built during Mr. Tan Kah-Kee's lifetime and later was chosen as the place where his grave was to be laid. Mr. Tan Kah-Kee's residence was turned into a memorial hall and the Returnees Garden with Mr.Tan Kah-Kee's bronze statue in it was built in his memory. In Jimei, there is still the relics where Zhen Chenggong had drilled his soldiers and the ruins of old Jimei Village--Yenping Old Fort. More

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