Is Gulangyu worth visiting? My suggestion is...

Is Gulangyu worth visiting? My suggestion is... First, it depends on the weather, and second, you should lower your expectations. Gulangyu is in the off-season in December. If you catch good weather, your experience will be even better. Secondly, Gulangyu is often criticized for not living up to its reputation, because it is not a place for taking photos or playing in the water. The essence of Gulangyu is its historical and cultural buildings and art exhibitions. Here are some tips for visiting Gulangyu: 1️⃣ The temperature in Xiamen in December is getting colder, but don't wear too much, because it takes 3–4 hours to visit the island, and the sun is strong, so it will be a little hot in the second half of the trip. I recommend wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a windbreaker. 2️⃣ I recommend buying an early ferry ticket, preferably before 9 am. The closer it gets to noon, the more tourists there will be, especially tour groups, which will fill the entire scenic area and greatly reduce your experience. 3️⃣ Buy a CNY 35 ferry ticket + CNY 90 core scenic area ticket on the "Yujian Xiamen" mini program, which is the most cost-effective. Ferry tickets need to be booked in advance, and there is a high probability that there will be no tickets on the day; I recommend buying core scenic area tickets, because although some exhibitions are free, it is difficult to book tickets separately, and the core scenic area tickets include all of them. 4️⃣ There are performances at the Eight Diagrams Building and the Organ Art Center at fixed times every day. If you are interested, you can go and listen. It's worth it. 5️⃣ The food and drink in the scenic area is relatively expensive, more than 1.5 times the normal price. I recommend preparing some snacks in advance to keep you going for half a day. It's better to eat outside after you get off the ferry, where the food is cheaper and better.