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 Xiamen Island. With Gaoji and Xingji Causeways 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 to the educational causes in China. He started various schools in the town, including Jimei Normal School, Jimei Navigation Institute, Xiamen Aquatic Products Technical Institute and Agriculture School besides Jimei Kindergarten, Jimei Primary School and Jimei Middle School. Equipped with Science Hall, a library and a 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 in his memory. In Jimei, there are still relics from the time where Zhen Chenggong had drilled his soldiers and the ruins of old Jimei Village-Yenping Old Fort.

The Turtle Garden was constructed in 1950 by Mr. Tan Kah- Kee on the former site of "Turtle Head Palace" from which came its present name. In the center of the garden is the Jimei Liberation Monument with an inscription by Mao Zedong on the front and a tablet record written by Mr. Tan Kah-Kee on the back. The stone foundation of the monument consists of two stages. The lower stage has eight steps, signifying the eight-year Anti-Japanese War; the upper stage is composed of three steps, symbolizing the three-year Liberation War. They are telling the later generations that victories were hard-won and therefore should be cherished. The foundation of the monument is surrounded by gray jade carvings and relief sculptures polished with great care, embodying a concentrated reflection of exquisite workmanship and a unique style of south Fujian stone carving art.

The former residence of Mr. Tan Kah-Kee is situated on Jiageng Road,. still retains its old look to be visited and pondered upon. Mr. Tan Kah-kee lived frugally all his life. It is extremely moving to see how simple those daily necessities and clothing were. To the west of the residence is an exhibition of Mr.Tan Kah-Kee's life story.