Xiamen Gulangyu: A dream journey to the garden on the sea

Gulangyu, located in the southwest of Xiamen City, faces Xiamen Island across the sea and is known as the "Garden on the Sea". This small island is full of historical deposits and exotic architectural styles, making people feel as if they are in a beautiful scenery where time is intertwined. When you set foot on Gulangyu Island, the first thing you see is the old red brick houses and lush tropical plants on the island. The whole island exudes a strong exotic atmosphere. Gulangyu was once the site of concessions of many countries, so there are many well-preserved European-style buildings on the island, such as Bagua Tower, Sunlight Rock and Haitian Hall, which constitute the unique urban landscape of Gulangyu. 📍 Useful Information Opening hours: Open all day, some attractions such as Sunlight Rock and Piano Museum require tickets to enter Ticket information: You can enter the island freely, but you need to buy tickets for some attractions, such as Sunlight Rock (60 yuan) and Piano Museum (20 yuan) Transportation: Take a ferry from Xiamen Island, which takes about 20 minutes to reach Gulangyu Island. The round-trip ticket is 35 yuan. #September2024