A key stop on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.
Protecting rare species and their coastal habitats.
The Asian Bird Fair (ABF) was initiated by 3 passionate birdwatchers, Michael Lu (Philippines), Victor Yu (Taiwan) and Andrew Sebastian (Malaysia). They are the Executive Committee and founders of the ABF Network. Their idea was supported and endorsed by 6 founding organizations, namely, Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Malaysian Nature Society, Nature Society (Singapore), Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, Wild Bird Society of Taipei and the Chinese Wild Bird Federation in March 2010. This series of annual events was created to highlight the different bird fairs in Asia, to promote the protection of birds and their habitats and to encourage birdwatching and other ecotourism activities.
Core Activities
The event integrates five major sections: exhibition, industry exchange, outdoor study tours, cultural and creative competitions, and city visits. It comprehensively showcases the achievements of Asia's birdwatching tourism industry and builds a platform for supply and demand matching, academic exchange, and resource cooperation.
A concentrated display of bird conservation projects, birdwatching tourism, eco-tourism, birdwatching equipment, photography gear, and bird-themed cultural and creative products.
Multiple international birdwatching tourism industry exchange meetings, focusing on industry trends, business model innovation, and cross-border cooperation.
Specialized exchange meetings on birdwatching equipment and photography gear, sharing equipment applications, shooting techniques, and cutting-edge industry technologies.
City-based birdwatching, garden ecological visits, and folk experience activities such as the Lujiang River night cruise.
A display and awards ceremony for the bird-themed cultural and creative competition, recognizing outstanding original cultural and creative works.
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Accommodation
Xiamen Fliport C&E Center and Xiamen Wutong Fliport Hotel constitute Fujian’s first integrated complex of high-end hotel and exhibition center. It integrates conferences, events, leisure, exhibitions, tourism functions and full-spectrum high-end exhibition supporting services. The hotel and the exhibition center are two adjacent independent buildings connected by an overhead corridor and an outdoor landscape platform.
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Expo
Each exhibiting group receives one standard booth. Additional booths are available at USD 250 each.
The main venue is located at the Xiamen Bai Xiang Convention and Exhibition Center. The booth layout is well planned and clearly divided by function to meet the needs of exhibitors, presenters, business negotiators, and exchanges.
Focusing on showcasing birdwatching tourism projects, promoting ecological scenic spots, and releasing birdwatching study tour routes, providing brand display and business matchmaking booths for cultural tourism institutions and local scenic spots.
Specializing in birdwatching binoculars, telephoto photography equipment, outdoor protective equipment, aerial photography equipment, and birdwatching auxiliary equipment, supporting product display, on-site experience, and business negotiation.
Showcasing entries and winning works from the bird-themed cultural and creative competition, including bird IP products, handmade products, illustration designs, and intangible cultural heritage integrated products, with display walls, introductory panels, and interactive photo areas.
Equipped with individual tables and chairs for exhibitors, industry guests, buyers, and research and study organizations to conduct one-on-one business matchmaking, cooperation negotiations, and resource exchanges.
Includes a conference registration area, media interview area, rest and refreshment area, and material storage area, ensuring a comprehensive experience for participants and exhibitors.
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Weather
Xiamen features mild and pleasant weather in late November, dominated by sunny and cloudy days with little rainfall and dry air, which is ideal for outdoor birdwatching, night tours and various exhibition activities. There is a large temperature difference between day and night. It is warm in the daytime and slightly cool at night with breezy winds along the coast.
Temperature
14℃–23℃
The overall temperature remains stable at 14℃-23℃ with a daily average temperature of 16℃-23℃. The extreme low temperature is about 8℃ with no severe cold weather.
Transportation
Destination: Xiamen Fliport Wutong Hotel (No. 2496, Huandao East Road, Huli District)
The hotel is accessible from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen Railway Station and Xiamen North Railway Station. Times and fares are estimates and may vary with traffic.
Taxi (recommended): about 8 km and 10–15 minutes; around CNY 21 from T3 or CNY 18 from T4.
Public transit: take the airport shuttle and Metro Line 2 toward Wuyuanwan. Exit at Shidi Gongyuan (Wetland Park), then walk about 8 minutes; around 40 minutes and CNY 4.
Taxi: about 15 km, 25–30 minutes and CNY 40–50.
Metro: take Line 3 for four stops to Sports Center, transfer to Line 2 toward Wuyuanwan, exit at Wetland Park and walk about 8 minutes; around 50 minutes and CNY 5.
Taxi: about 19 km, 25–30 minutes and CNY 50–55.
Public transit (recommended): take BRT K1 for 13 stops to Municipal Government Service Center, walk to Mucuo Village Entrance, take Bus 82 to Wutong C&E Center, then walk about 2 minutes; around 60–70 minutes and CNY 3.
Official Website
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https://www.2026abfxiamen.com/
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