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Gulangyu Island is absolutely stunning on a sunny day! It's hard not to fall in love with it.

Location: Xiamen: An island paradise and artistic town 🏝️ Easy itinerary: ➡️Sanqiutian Pier➡️Most Beautiful Corner➡️Gulangyu Organ Museum➡️Haoyue Garden➡️Dadeji Bathing Beach➡️Lijiazhuang➡️Catholic Church➡️Sanqiutian Pier back to Zhongshan Road 🌊Just a 3-minute walk to the beach There are bus stops nearby, and attractions such as Gulangyu Island Pier and the Botanical Garden are 10 minutes away - 🌟**Must-see attractions** ✅ **Gulangyu Island** (ferry ticket CNY 35 + Sunlight Rock CNY 50): In March, bougainvillea flowers are in full bloom. Visit Shuzhuang Piano Museum. There are fewer people at Neicuo'ao Pier before 8:00 am. ✅ **Xiamen Botanical Garden** (CNY 30): Rainforest World mist (9:30 am–11:30 am) + succulent area. Wear a white dress and take forest-style photos. ✅ **Zhonggu Cableway** (CNY 80): Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the mountains and sea, with the Twin Towers + Gulangyu Island in the same frame (buy tickets on-site and choose the sunset time). ✅ **South Putuo Temple** (free): Pray with incense. Be sure to buy vegetarian cakes (CNY 15/box). Climb Wulao Peak behind the temple for a panoramic view. ✅ **Fantawild Dreamland** (CNY 299): Oriental mythology theme. The Nuwa Mending the Sky + Cowherd and Weaver Girl projects are must-sees for families. 🌟【Evening】6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: After dinner, go to the beach to watch the sunset. Find a place by the sea, sit quietly, and watch the sun slowly set. The romantic feeling is truly beyond words. 🏨【Accommodation】If you want to stay overnight on Gulangyu Island, it is recommended to stay near Longtou Road, where transportation is convenient, and there are plenty of places to eat, drink, and have fun. There are many homestays to choose from, with prices ranging from about CNY 300 - 500, which is super cost-effective. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Xiamen also has unique delicacies to taste. Recommended: Ajie Shacha Noodles, Linjia Minnan Cuisine, Four Fruit Soup, Ginger Duck, Fried Vinegar Meat 🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🍤🥠🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰
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Posted: Apr 10, 2025
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