The romance of Xiamen is half flowers and half sea—Gulangyu Island

✅It is said that 'Not visiting Gulangyu is a waste of a trip to Xiamen.' Naturally, one cannot miss Gulangyu when in Xiamen, where there are century-old buildings with exotic styles, as well as quiet alleys rarely trodden... 🎈Introduction ✨The island enjoys spring-like weather all year round, with fragrant flowers and birdsong, exquisite architecture, melodious piano music, and is the essence of art and romance. The residents of the island have a passion for music, with the highest per capita piano ownership in the country, earning it the nickname 'Piano Island'. ⭐️Gulangyu is a romantic place with architecture as its appearance and music as its soul. The island's rocky reefs are rugged, the coastline is winding, the mountains are lush, and the peaks are dramatic, known as the 'Garden on the Sea' and like a dazzling 'Pearl on the Sea'! ❣️Attraction Overview Sunlight Rock ✨The shape of Sunlight Rock is very unique, with two huge rocks standing vertically and horizontally, which are very artistic and scenic, becoming the iconic attraction of Gulangyu. Standing on top, one can have a 360° view of the entire island of Gulangyu and the urban area of Xiamen, with excellent views of sunrise and sunset, well worth a visit. Shuzhuang Garden/Piano Museum ✨Facing the sea, backed by Sunlight Rock, the garden has the scenery of Baishuiyang water, the reef of the volcanic island, and the beauty of the high mountain meadows of Tuerling. ⭐️The courtyard with the charm of the south of the Yangtze River is exquisite and elegant. The garden houses the only ancient piano museum in Asia, which is also China's first piano museum, from which Gulangyu got its name as the Island of Music. There are also attractions like the Forty-four Bridge and Twelve Caves in the garden, where you can go for photo ops. Bagua Building/Organ Museum ✨Looking down from Sunlight Rock, a red roof jumps into view, that is the Bagua Building, one of the iconic buildings of Gulangyu. This unique antique building, which integrates Eastern and Western architectural cultures, fully displays the classical beauty of the combination of Chinese and Western styles. 🌟The Organ Museum is located in the Bagua Building, displaying various organs from different eras, worth a visit for those interested. The Most Beautiful Corner ✨The corner is super beautiful, even if you miss the bougainvillea, it's still pretty. It's close to the Sanqiutian Pier, where you can see Jay Chou's 'Sunny Day' wall and Stefanie Sun's 'Encounter' wall. Dadeji Bathing Beach ✨Located next to Haoyue Park, standing by the bathing beach, you can see Xiamen Island opposite. The beach, rocks, and waves here are just right, perfectly matching the distant Twin Towers, with the rocks and seascape being very photogenic! 👉🏻One-Day Tour Route ❶Morning: Sanqiutian Pier → The Most Beautiful Corner → Organ Museum ❷Noon: Longtou Road Snack Street, with many local specialties ❸Afternoon: Haoyue Park → Shuzhuang Garden → Seaside Bathing Beach ❹Sunset: Watch the sunset at Sunlight Rock or on the return boat, romanticizing the whole of Gulangyu 🏡Accommodation: Recommended to choose hotels near the subway in Siming District/Huli District, convenient transportation, and good value for money 🚎Island Transportation: Besides sightseeing cars, you can only walk, remember to wear comfortable and fitting shoes 🥗Food: There are many delicious foods on the island, when you are tired and hungry, just go directly to Zhongshan Road or Bashi to find food. A Jie's Five-Spice, Shangqing Seafood Processing, Zhu Ji's Hand-Torn Chicken, An Ma's Snail Noodle Soup, and other old brands are frequented by locals 📍Address: Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province Strolling through the streets and alleys, Campsis, banyan trees, hydrangeas... interspersed among the small buildings and black-tiled houses, encountering that unexpected romance!