Gulangyu

Welcome to Gulangyu, an 'enchanting' pedestrian-only island located just a short 8-minute ferry ride from Xiamen. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017, this 'delicate little island' is famously known as the 'Garden…

One of the most 'fascinating chapters' in Gulangyu's history is preserved within the Bagua Building, an iconic landmark built in 1907. Its 'octagonal design' gave it the name 'Bagua' (Eight Trigrams), and today it houses the…

On the southern coast of the island lies Shuzhuang Garden, a 'celebrated classical garden' built in 1913 by Lin Erjia, a wealthy merchant. The garden is famous for its 'clever use of space' and the philosophy of 'borrowing…

For the 'best perspective on the city' and the island, a climb to Sunlight Rock is essential. This 'large, straight rock outcrop' is the highest point on Gulangyu, offering 'stunning panoramic views' that stretch across the…

Walking through the narrow lanes of Gulangyu is like wandering through a 'Museum of World Architecture'. In the late 19th century, after the 'Opium War,' Xiamen was opened as a 'treaty port,' and Gulangyu became home to 'foreign…

Hi! Heaven (also known as Hai Tian Tang Gou) is one of the 'most celebrated' architectural clusters on the island, representing a unique fusion of 'Minnan and Western styles'. …

No visit to Gulangyu is complete without 'tasting the southern coast' through its 'famous street foods'. The 'oyster omelet' (Halei Jen) is a 'beloved Fujian specialty,' where fresh oysters are mixed with egg and 'sweet potato…

Our journey through Gulangyu Island 'comes to an end,' a place where 'the sea meets the city' and where 'history and beauty still live side by side'. We have walked the 'car-free' lanes where 'banyan trees intertwine with Gothic…