Honey Moon at Gulangyu: The Island of Romantic Beauty

#celebrateit Gulangyu Island is known as the ”Garden of the Sea" and is an ideal honeymoon destination. Gulangyu Island is located in the southwest corner of Xiamen City, Fujian Province, across the sea from Xiamen Island, with an area of about 1.88 square kilometers and an altitude of between 35-100 meters.The terrain here is high in the southwest and low in the northeast, the whole island is mountainous, and it is rich in natural landscapes and historical and cultural heritage.Gulangyu's green space coverage rate exceeds 40%, and it is rich in plant species, including more than 90 families and more than 1,000 species of trees, shrubs, vines and ground cover plants. Historical background and cultural characteristics Gulangyu Island was formerly known as ”Yuansha Island“ and also known as ”Yuanzhouzai“. It was called ”Wulongyu“ in the Southern Song Dynasty and renamed ”Gulangyu" in the Ming Dynasty.There are many historical sites on the island, such as the stone carving of “Gulang Dongtian” carved on Nikko Rock in 1573, and the ruins of the water exercise platform where Zheng Chenggong practiced as a water master.In addition, Gulangyu became the seat of the consulates of Britain, the United States and Spain in 1842, which has a rich historical background. Recommended attractions The main attractions of Gulangyu Island include： Sun Rock: The highest point of Gulangyu Island, overlooking the whole island and Xiamen City from the top, the sunrise and sunset scenery is particularly magnificent Shuzhuang Garden: A private garden that combines the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens and the seaside. There is a piano museum with elegant scenery. Haoyue Garden: A memorial Garden with the theme of Zheng Chenggong's statue, suitable for walking and viewing Gulangshi: A reef more than two meters high. At high tide, the sound of waves hitting the reef is like a drum. It is one of the origins of Gulangyu Island's name. Gulangyu Piano Museum: It shows the first piano museum in China and is a symbol of the "Piano Island”. Sea heaven Structure: It shows a variety of styles of architecture, including the architectural characteristics of Britain, France, Japan, Spain and other countries. Travel tips Gulangyu Island prohibits the passage of motor vehicles (except for police, etc.). Visitors can stroll through the quiet alleys and enjoy a leisurely and slow life.The island retains a large number of European-style buildings from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with a variety of styles, suitable for taking pictures and checking in.