## 🌊 A must-visit at Gulangyu Island, Xiamen! Shuzhuang Garden: half mountains and sea, half poetry! 🌿

**✨ A century-old private garden on the sea, full of the romance of southern Fujian** Shuzhuang Garden is the "Pearl of the Sea" of Gulangyu Island. It was built by Taiwanese tycoon Lin Erjia in 1913 to express his longing for his hometown. The garden is located on the mountainside and faces the sea, cleverly integrating the two major themes of "hiding the sea" and "filling the mountain". It has both the exquisiteness of Jiangnan gardens and the grandeur of southern Fujian coast. It is known as one of the "most beautiful coastal gardens in China". **📸 Must-see photo spots** ✅ **Forty-Four Bridges**: A winding sea promenade. When the tide is high, the sea water flows under the bridge, making you feel like you are walking on the sea. ✅ **Twelve Caves**: A maze-like rockery complex with 12 zodiac stone carvings hidden inside. It is super fun to take your kids on an adventure. ✅ **Piano Museum**: It houses nearly a hundred world-famous pianos, and the rare gilded pianos and automatic player pianos are amazing (photography is prohibited in the museum). ✅ **Renqiu Pavilion**: Half on land and half over the sea, it is a perfect place to enjoy the moon and listen to the waves during the Mid-Autumn Festival. **🌅 Best time to visit** - **Early morning or evening**: Few people, beautiful scenery, soft light, suitable for taking photos. - **At high tide**: The Forty-Four Bridge blends with the sea water, creating a beautiful scene. **🎫Ticket Information** - **30 yuan** (including piano museum). - Combined tickets are more cost-effective and can be combined with attractions such as Sunlight Rock and Haoyue Garden. **💡 Tips** ▪️ Wear a **French maxi skirt or vintage outfit** to take better photos! ▪️ The paths in the park are narrow and slippery, so it is recommended to wear flat shoes. ▪️Avoid holidays, the experience is better with fewer people～ **📍 Address**: Gulangyu Harbor Beach (near Piano Pier) **⏰ Opening hours**: 7:30-17:30 When you come to Gulangyu, don’t miss this beautiful garden where **“the garden is on the sea and the sea is in the garden”**! 🌊📸 #XiamenTourism #Gulangyu #ShuzhuangGarden #SeaGarden #PianoMuseum #PhotographyCheck-in #MarchGoodDestinations2025