The two-day Mid-Autumn holiday lasts from September 26 to 27 this year and the weeklong National Day holiday lasts from October 1 to 7. It is a good occasion to plan a relaxing trip, and if you choose to spend the holidays in this coastal city, here are some upcoming events for your reference.
Citywide Bobing celebrationIf you are invited to play the dice rolling game, go for it. You may be lucky to win a prize as Xiamen has entered a festive period for the unique Mid-Autumn Festival celebration culture – Bobing or Mooncake gambling.
All the "Bobing" game requires are six dice and a china bowl. Just throw the dice into the bowl and the different pips you get stand for different ranks of awards you will win.
Big Hamburger Eating CompetitionWhen: till October 31, 2015
Where: Langham Place Xiamen
If you love hamburgers and you are confident enough to eat an entire 2 kg hamburger in 45 minutes without leaving your seat, take up the challenge, which will be held at Langham Place Xiamen until October 31st.
Contestants cannot leave their seat during the challenge, which means they are not allowed to use the toilet or smoke during the process. No other people are allowed to help the contestant finish the hamburger during the challenge, and if a violation is witnessed the challenger needs to pay for the hamburger at 248 RMB + 15 percent.
If you can finish the challenge in 45 minutes, then you can enjoy the 2kg giant hamburger for free and get an additional bonus of 100 yuan with a buffet lunch voucher valued at 182 yuan.
The fastest eater of the week will win a bonus of 200 yuan and a buffet dinner voucher valued at 308 yuan.
The final winner will win a bonus of 400 yuan and additional reward of complimentary accommodation worth 2,000 yuan at the hotel.
Langham Place Xiamen
Official Wechat account: lpxiamen
Tel: (86) 592 602 9999
Address: No. 4668 Xianyue Road, Huli District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, PR China (adjacent to Huli Wanda Plaza)
5km night run with fluorescent lightsWhen: 18:30-20:00; September 26
Where: Jimei Citizens' Square (集美市民廣場)
A-A route:
Jimei Citizens' Square- along Cheng Yi Dong Road (誠毅東路) – Phase 3 of Software Park (軟體園三期)
Concert by Taiwanese pop singer Jam HsiaoWhen: 19:30; September 26, 2015
Where: Jimei Jiageng Sports Stadium
Jam Hsiao is back with his brand new tour 「Triple Jam」.
A self-taught player of numerous music instruments, Hsiao is known for his wide vocal ranges, unique singing style, diverse music genres, and astounding charisma in his live performance.
2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Xiamen OpenWhen: till September 27, 2015
Where: Guanyinshan Golden Beach
45 men's teams from 22 countries and 46 women's teams from 22 countries will compete in the tournament.
The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour is the third-largest volleyball competition in the world and the highest-level beach volleyball competition in China.
The competition is free to watch for visitors.
Fujian's largest interactive 3D art exhibitionWhen: October 1, 2015 to March 2016
Where: International Tea City, Xiamen North Railway Station
Covering an area of 2,000 square meters, the multidimensional interactive art exhibition is scheduled to open on October 1 and will continue until March of 2016.
Many themes will be featured in the exhibition, including an Underwater World, a Funny Beach, an Amazing Forest, an Animal World and a Fantasy Sky.
Visitors can enjoy a new, interactive photo-taking experience. They will be able to scan QR codes near the paintings to download software, which will make moving animals such as tigers and dolphins appear in users' photos. Free WiFi is available for visitors.
Visitors can also "print" themselves with 3D printers.
SOURCE: WOX Team
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