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Xiamen|Poetry and Distance in Time Gulangyu

In the embrace of Xiamen, there is a pearl called Gulangyu, which carries the weight of history and the tenderness of time. Originally named "Yuanshazhou", it was renamed Gulangyu in the Ming Dynasty. It faces the Xiamen Shimao Straits Tower and Xiamen University on Xiamen Island across the sea, forming a charming picture. When you set foot on this land, you must visit Nikko Rock, which is like a standing giant. "If you don't climb Sunlight Rock, you haven't been to Xiamen." Not only is there Sunlight Rock Temple, one of the four famous temples in Xiamen, but there are also many cultural attractions. Along the climbing route, "Lujiang Dragon Cave", "Ancient Summer Cave", "Longtou Village" and other places are like pages of history, and the inscriptions left by predecessors add a strong cultural flavor. 🗺️About the route: 💪Special Forces version route: ➡️Sanqiutian Pier➡️The most beautiful corner➡️Organ Art Center➡️Catholic Church➡️Haoyue Garden➡️Dadeji Bathing Beach➡️Shuzhuang Garden➡️Gangzaihou Beach➡️Sunlight Rock➡️Meihua Beach➡️Neicuoao Pier 🙋‍♀️Lazy version route: ➡️Sanqiutian Pier➡️The most beautiful corner➡️Organ Art Center➡️Haoyue Garden➡️Dadeji Bathhouse➡️Lijiazhuang➡️Catholic Church➡️Sanqiutian Pier back to Zhongshan Road 1️⃣The most beautiful corner A three-story red brick building, a celebrity check-in spot for the TV series "Turning Point Love". The shape is like a ship🚢, which indicates success in the imperial examination. 2️⃣Organ Art Center Asia's largest century-old organ, the live performance is very shocking! Official account "Xiamen Gulangyu Cultural Tourism Center" 🆓Free admission reservation! Otherwise you can only buy a combined ticket for 90 3️⃣Gulangyu Catholic Church (No. 34, Lujiao Road) Gothic style building! Many people take wedding photos here. 4️⃣Haoyue Garden It is an architectural style of the Ming Dynasty, and you can see the statue of Zheng Chenggong up close. 5️⃣ Dadeji Bathhouse The best place to take photos with the Petronas Twin Towers! The trees and rocks complement each other! Especially suitable for taking portraits! 6️⃣Shuzhuang Garden Known as the Suzhou Garden on the Sea! The Twelve Caves and the seaside boardwalk are both great for taking photos! There is also a piano museum inside! 7️⃣ Gangzaihou Beach The sand here is super fine, suitable for digging sand! The sea water is also very clean, and the sunset here is unobstructed! 8️⃣Sunlight Rock You can overlook the entire Gulangyu Island from the top! Best camera position for taking photos! Basically, you cannot enter after 17:30. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the top. There will be a queue on holidays, which may take one or two hours! 9️⃣Meihua Beach There is a special stone called "Gulang Stone", which is also suitable for watching the sunset🌄 🔟Lijiazhuang (No. 42 Zhangzhou Road) A niche photo-taking spot that only locals know! Overlooking Gulangyu Island! Just go in and walk up the stairs in less than five minutes! If you can't walk to Shuzhuang Garden and Sunlight Rock, you can come here!
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Posted: Apr 17, 2025
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