I. Overview of Tong'an
Tong'an, acclaimed as the "Land of Coastal Confucianism and Cultural Relics," is strategically located at the center of the Minnan Golden Triangle, which includes Xiamen, Zhangzhou, and Quanzhou. With its extensive transportation network, it offers half-hour access to the entire Minnan economic zone. This positioning makes Tong'an a crucial area and driving force for Xiamen's cross-island development.As the largest administrative district of Xiamen, it has a coverage area of 678 sqkm and a permanent population of 910,000.
1. Educational Resources
Tong'an District places a strong emphasis on the continuous deepening of the "Famous Schools across the Island" strategy, accelerating the balanced development of high-quality education. It has been awarded titles such as "National Basic Equitable Development District for Compulsory Education," "Fujian Province Advanced Education Work District," and "National Supervisor of Responsibility for Primary and Secondary Schools.”
2.Medical Resources
Focusing on the strategy of cross-island development of renowned hospitals and doctors, Tong'an District actively seeks and integrates high-quality medical resources to establish a new highland for regional healthcare. It has received honors such as "National Advanced Unit for Grassroots Traditional Chinese Medicine Work," "Fujian Province Demonstration District for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases," and "Fujian Province Advanced District for Maternal and Child Health Quality Service.”
3.Development goals
Emphasizing the two main work lines of "innovation-driven" and "deepening reform";
Focusing on the three major strategic tasks of "developing new industries, ensuring prosperity for the people, and maintaining a beautiful ecological environment";
Firmly adhering to the four development orientations of "fostering innovation, strengthening industrial capabilities, enhancing cultural vibrancy, and promoting ecological sustainability";
Committed to establishing itself as a demonstration zone for industry-city integration, the core area of Xiamen Science and Technology Park, a model area for rural revitalization, an ecological and cultural landmark area, and a future innovation base for BRICS.
4. Building nine industrial chains (clusters)
pillar industries
Next-generation information technology. Intelligent manufacturing of high-end home furnishing. Modern circulation. Food and urban modern agriculture.
emerging industries
New materials and new energy. High-end machinery manufacturing. Biomedicine and health. New cultural tourism.New economy industry.
II. Advanced Manufacturing Base
1.Tongxiang High-tech Industrial Base
Tongxiang High-Tech Industrial Base adheres to the concept of deep integration of industry, city, and people, aiming to create a high-tech industrial base that is both livable and suitable for business, with a complete set of modern urban elements and a high concentration of high-tech industries. The area covers approximately 35 square kilometers and serves as the primary hub for Xiamen's new energy industry development. It also provides new space for undertaking key provincial and municipal projects. Focused on high-tech industries such as new energy, new materials, next-generation information technology, energy conservation and environmental protection, and high-end equipment manufacturing, the area aims to build an innovation base for the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Base. Currently, well-known enterprises such as Hithium Energy Storage, CATL Xiamen, Ampace, JD E-commerce Industrial Park, and SF Innovation Industrial Park have settled in the area. This area is located in the eastern part of Tong'an central urban area (about 6 kilometers from the city center), 20 kilometers from both the old and new Xiamen airports, about 17 kilometers from Xiamen North Railway Station, and approximately 2 kilometers from the Xiang'an Expressway exit.
2. Xiangping West Area
The Xiangping West Area covers a planned area of approximately 1,100 mu and is located in the western part of Tong'an central urban area, about 6 kilometers from the city center. It is bordered by Tong'an Avenue (an expressway to Xiamen Island) to the west and the old National Highway 324 to the south. The primary industries in this area are food and beverage and fast-moving consumer goods. Currently, the area hosts the Heineken Brewery production base. The area boasts superior transportation links, being 15 kilometers from Xiamen North Railway Station, 30 kilometers from Gaoqi International Airport, 9 kilometers from the entrances to the Xiasha Expressway and Shenhai Expressway, and 35 kilometers from Dongdu Port.
3. Manufacturing Base (Fengnan Area)
The base has a planned area of approximately 6.15 square kilometers, with a focus on the development of mechanical equipment and new materials industries. Located on the west side of the Tong'an Industrial Concentration Zone, it is bordered by Tong'an Avenue (an expressway to Xiamen Island) to the east. The base is 10 kilometers from Xiamen North Railway Station, 26 kilometers from Gaoqi International Airport, 10 kilometers from the entrance to the Shenhai Expressway at Tong'an, 3 kilometers from the entrance to the Xiasha Expressway, and 30 kilometers from Dongdu Port.
4. Light Industry and Food Industrial Park
The Light Industry and Food Industrial Park has a planned area of 4.5 square kilometers. It is adjacent to Tongji Road, Haixiang Urban Expressway, and the Shenhai Expressway. As the city's only dedicated light industry and food park, it focuses on attracting food and biopharmaceutical industries, aiming to develop sectors such as canned food, meat products, beverages, fruit and vegetable processing, traditional Chinese medicine, health products, pharmaceutical logistics, and distribution. The park offers comprehensive industrial support facilities, including steam supply. Currently, the park hosts renowned enterprises such as Nissin Foods, Xiamen Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shuangqiao Foods, and Sinopharm Group. The area has a significant transportation advantage, being only 1 kilometer from the entrance to the Fuzhou-Xiamen Expressway, about 25 kilometers from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, and approximately 30 kilometers from Dongdu Port.
III. Modern Service Industry Base
1.Tong’an Industrial Base Area (Xiamen Science and Technology Park Core Area)
The Tong'an Industrial Base Area covers a planned area of 35 square kilometers and upholds the concept of high integration of "science, industry, city, and people." It aims to create a coastal industrial base that integrates business offices, residential living, industrial development, and leisure tourism. As the core area of Xiamen Science and Technology Park, its main goal is to "strengthen science, nurture industries, optimize services, and build an industrial base," making it a core "power source" for supporting Xiamen's high-quality development and advancement.
2. Creative Valley – Meifeng Creative Valley
The industrial park has a total construction area of 620,000 square meters, with the office area covering 386,600 square meters, all of which have been launched on the market. The park comprises eight high-rise R&D office buildings and four multi-story commercial support buildings, designed as an industrial headquarters base focused on sectors such as 5G, big health, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, the Internet of Things, and technology finance. Currently, renowned enterprises such as the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, Meiya Pico, Meitu Headquarters, NetEase Xiamen Digital Industry Center, and J&T Express Fujian Headquarters have settled in the park.
3.Intelligent Valley – Silver City Intelligent Valley
The industrial park has a total construction area of 1.08 million square meters, with the office area covering 852,000 square meters. It is a modern service park that integrates office spaces, commercial areas, crowdsourcing space, and supporting apartments. Silver City Intelligent Valley focuses on information services, corporate headquarters, R&D design, cultural tourism and sports industries, and education and training as its leading industries. It aims to build a high-quality platform and establish unique specialized industrial zones within the park. Currently, well-known enterprises such as Golden Smart Home Headquarters, Xiamen Science and Technology Park No. 1 Incubator, China Communications Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau, and Chenghua Technology have settled in the park.
4. Cloud Valley – New Economy Industrial Park
The park has a total above-ground floor area of 426,000 square meters, with 357,000 square meters designated for office space. The park focuses on developing the "Four New" economies, which include the Internet, modern information technology services, innovative entrepreneurship services, modern productive services, and new lifestyle services. It also supports the development of technology services to create an ecological circle for the new economy industry chain. Currently, renowned enterprises such as Jinggong New Energy, Crystal Link Technology, and Huitongda Regional Headquarters have settled in the park.
5.Ivy Sci-Tech Park
The park has a total construction area of approximately 320,000 square meters. It is positioned as a high-quality development demonstration area for the digital technology, intelligent manufacturing, and cross-border e-commerce industries within the Xiamen-Zhangzhou-Quanzhou economic zone. The park aims to become a global hub for young scientists, a national technology innovation incubation base, a leading zone for Southeast digital technology, and an ecological demonstration area for cross-border e-commerce in Xiamen.
6.Uni Sci-Tech Park
The park covers a total construction area of 400,000 square meters, focusing on engaging with leading enterprises in the industry chain and promoting interconnectivity between upstream and downstream industries. The park will develop unique specialized industrial zones to facilitate this. The park aims to create a sustainable green urban space where people, nature, and the city coexist harmoniously. It plans to establish public technology service platforms and key laboratories oriented towards industrial development needs. Additionally, the park intends to attract industry incubators and crowdsourcing space to become a cradle for enterprise growth. Leveraging the strengths of universities and innovative research teams, the park will develop an integrated service system encompassing industry, academia, research, and application.
7. Xihu Area
The Xihu Area is located at the geometric center of the northern urban cluster of Xiamen, connecting the northern region of Xiamen, the eastern coastal area, and Xiamen Island along the city’s central axis. It connects Tong'an Industrial Base and Tong'an Old Town from north to south, and links Tongxiang High-Tech Industrial Base and Tong'an Industrial Concentration Zone from east to west. The area has a planned size of 13.15 square kilometers and a planned permanent population of 140,000. It boasts beautiful ecology and rich cultural heritage, with the Dongxi River, metro lines, BRT, and expressways running through the area. It is 20 minutes from Xiamen North Railway Station, 20 minutes from Xiamen Island, and 35 minutes from Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport. The Xihu Area follows the core concept of a "Garden City," adhering to principles of "green, low-carbon, and human-centered" development. It will establish a "one core, two zones" structure, focusing on the development of scientific and technological innovation services, ecological agriculture, cultural tourism, and automotive trade services. The area aims to create urban landmarks such as "Global Tong'an," "Vibrant Xihu," and "Pastoral Zhongzhou.” It is set to become the core area of the northern urban cluster of Xiamen, an expansion zone of Xiamen Science and Technology Park, a demonstration zone for urban-rural integration in Tong'an, and a global center for Tong'an friendship and cooperation.
IV. Tourism and Cultural Industry Base
1. Bingzhou International Cultural Tourism Resort Island
Bingzhou Island is located in the core area of the coastal tourism belt of the industrial base along the eastern sea. Covering an area of 3.5 square kilometers, with approximately 1,500 mu of developable land, it will focus on cultural tourism and leisure vacations, creating a new landmark for urban tourism in Xiamen and leading the way in high-end international cultural and tourism resorts.
2. Tingxi Area
Tingxi, known as the first ecological town of Xiamen, boasts natural resources such as hot springs, mountains, reservoirs, and gorges. The first phase will provide nearly 1,000 mu of developable land, focusing on introducing cultural tourism, education industries, and green agriculture.
3. Zhuba Area
In the near term, about 600 mu of developable land is available, with a focus on practice education, nature experiences, and health and leisure industries. The goal is to create a tourism and research learning base.
V. Industrial Investment Carriers
1. Future Industry Sub-park of Xiamen Science and Technology Park (Advanced Manufacturing Park)
This park is located in the core area of the Tong'an Industrial Concentration Zone within Xiamen Science and Technology Park, with a total construction area of approximately 250,000 square meters, featuring multiple general-purpose factory buildings and supporting facilities. It focuses on attracting emerging industries such as new energy, new materials, semiconductors, and intelligent manufacturing. The park aims to create a hub that is within a 30-minute reach of major transportation hubs such as the (Fuzhou-Xiamen Expressway, the airport, and high-speed railway stations.
2. Xiangping West Industrial Park
Located to the east of Xishan Water Plant in Xinmin Sub-district, this park covers a total area of approximately 245.1 mu with a total construction area of about 425,000 square meters. It primarily attracts industries in food and beverages and fast-moving consumer goods, while also considering the development of emerging industries such as intelligent manufacturing. The park is conveniently located, with Tong'an Avenue to the west and the old National Highway 324 to the south. It is only a 15-minute drive from the Shenhai Expressway entrance and is adjacent to the established industrial zones of Tong'an, with comprehensive municipal facilities.
