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Tourism

Xiamen and its surrounding countryside is known for its scenery and tree-lined beaches. The Xiamen's Botanical Garden is a showcase of this. The Buddhist Nanputuo Temple, dating back to the Tang dynasty, is a national treasure. Xiamen is also well known as a continuing frontline in the Chinese Civil War, with the nearby Kinmen Islands (Quemoy), Republic of China (Taiwan).The Water Garden Expo Park has a total area of about 6.76 km (2.61 sq mi), with a land area of 3.03 km or 1.17 sq mi consisting of five exhibition park islands, four ecological landscapes, islands, and two peninsulas, including the main pavilion, Chinese Education Park, Marine Culture Island, Spa Island, and other functional areas and related facilities.