Gulangyu Island [ Related Itinerary ]

Fresh air, classic architectures, winding streets, pure sea-wind, the sounds of sea-waves, and the bright and clear laughter of people, that is the Gulangyu Island, a quiet island sits out of noisy, located in Xiamen across the sea. It has no airtight armored concrete and high buildings, no stifling heavy traffic and crowds, all things here are quiet, elegant and gentle.

During the tour in Gulangyu Island, there are a lot of places to visit and interesting things to do. The roads on Gulangyu are zigzag and twist, just like the life road. Longtou Road is a great place to enjoy various shops. The whole street is full of delicate boutiques and coffee houses, Zhangsanfeng Milky Tea, Chenguan Western Tea house, Panxiaolian Yoghurt, etc, even the names of these boutiques have epitomes of Chinese traditional culture. Even if buy nothing, just enjoy the unique design style, listen to the owners tell their stories about their brands, is also the cozy leisure. Wandering and going, from Longtou Road to Fujian Road, from Fuxing Road to Anhai Road, from the bustling city to the quiet street. Fuxing Road is full of the beautiful old villas, the courtyard of art gallery is decorated with various oil paintings, the branches of banyans droop to grounds, the exquisite lines on wall seem like to tell you their stories.

Qilihai Sea away from noisy, addicted into the tranquility blowing by wind. The seawater of Qilihai Sea is not always the most blue, the sandy beach is not always the most soft, but it had a unique charm, attracts people come to visit and enjoy the special mysterious land in China. The Meihua Bathing Beach along Qilihai Sea is opened four seasons, people like sport have chance to taste the offshore speed boat, motorcycle, etc, all are stimulating and interesting.

If you are a devout Christian, then must have a look at the Sanyitang near Bishan Park. Every Sunday, it is full of the sound of the unique Hokkien hymns of the choir. The Bible in Hokkien is absolutely the unparalleled flavor on Gulangyu Island.

Besides seeing the scenic spots, tasting the delicious local food is a must during the tour to Gulangyu Island. Everywhere on island you have chance to easily find the snack shops, on both sides of roads and the courtyards. Recommending characteristic snacks: Worm Jelly, Oyster Omelet, Fish Ball Soup, etc.

On this small island, enjoy yourself in the flourishing lands, noisy lands, quiet lands, hidden lands, peaceful lands and plain lands.


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