🌅 Salt & Stone: Gulangyu’s Seaside Secrets Beyond the Crowds!

#summervacay A seaside stroll on **Gulangyu (鼓浪屿)** is pure magic—think golden sunsets, colonial backdrops, and hidden beaches. Here’s your perfect coastal itinerary: --- ### **🌊 Best Seaside Spots on Gulangyu** 1. **Gangzaihou Beach (港仔后海滨浴场)** - *Why Go*: Soft sand, gentle waves, and views of **Shuzhuang Garden’s rock formations**. - *Secret Tip*: Climb the rocks on the left end for **isolated coves**. 2. **Huandao Road (环岛路) Coastal Walk** - *Highlights*: Cliffside path with ocean vistas, passing **Qing Dynasty cannons** and **Lover’s Cave**. 3. **Moonlight Rock (月光岩) Sunset** - *Free Alternative*: Lesser-known than Sunlight Rock, with 360° sea views. --- ### **🚶♂️ Seaside Walking Route** **Sanqiutian Pier** → Trinity Church → **Huandao Road coastal path** → Gangzaihou Beach → **Moonlight Rock for sunset**. --- ### **📸 Photo Ops** - **Abandoned piers** near Shuzhuang Garden (moody shots!). - **Fisherman’s boats** at dawn (6:00 AM near Nei Cuo Ao). --- ### **🍹 Refuel Like a Local** - **Seaside Kiosks**: Try *taro ice cream* (¥15) or fresh coconut (¥20). - **Hidden Café**: *Gulangyu No. 8* (near Gangzaihou) for sea-view coffee.