[2025 Xiamen Stay] Travel Guide for Gulangyu Monet Garden (Updated Jun)

Address - Fuxing Road 96, Gulangyou Island Ambiance/Facilities - Beautiful garden Highlights - peaceful and quiet Avg. Price per Person - 300/400 CNY per night Amazing old villa in a quiet corner of the beautiful Gulangyu Island, not far from the street food roads, Iocated in a very convenient location, just beside the Yuyuan Garden. The stop of electric car, the only transportation in the island, it's just few steps from the hotel entrance. The hotel has nice rooms, modern and comfortable and an amazing garden, perfect for photo shooting and really quiet and silent. The staff is friendly and nice, available to assist and solve all problems. I spent only two nights there but I really enjoyed my stay. #summervacation#hotelstay

Last night, the sea breeze of Gulangyu, carrying the gentle intoxication of June, softly knocked on the door of Monet's Garden. Not brushes, but piano keys became the protagonists of the night. As the first melody flowed from fingertips, it was as if someone had gently unfurled the scroll of time. Those leaping notes lightly landed on the branches of century-old trees, slid over ivy-covered walls, and finally tumbled into the courtyard pond dappled with light—disturbing the slumbering stars in the water and awakening the sleeping water lilies in the painting. Here, music took shape, and light found its voice. Bach's precise lines softened into tenderness under the moonlight; Chopin's poetic whispers intertwined with the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine; the improvised jazz phrases, like paint splashed carelessly from a palette, bled into the night in a mesmerizing blue. This was no ordinary concert but a sensory journey. Sitting in Monet's café, we listened to the vibrations of color in the air. The piano's aria was flowing light, the violin's confession swaying shadows. When the final note lingered, merging with Gulangyu's eternal tides, in that moment, we seemed to understand Monet's "instant as eternity"—art, nature, and time perfectly fused, crystallized into an unfading impression in memory. Thank you to every soul traveler who joined us in this floating garden, letting ears replace eyes to capture an unparalleled symphony of light and shadow. *Next Episode Preview: As the piano's resonance lingers, brushes are already dipped in summer's glow. We're brewing an even more magical sensory invitation—a crossover art salon between keys and canvas. When melodies meet flowing colors, what sparks of inspiration will ignite? Monet's Garden's summer overture, to be continued… Follow us to unlock the next heart-stirring artistic encounter. 📍 Gulangyu | Monet's Garden Hotel #GulangyuSlowLife #MonetsGardenHotel #ArtHotel #NicheConcert #GulangyuConcert #XiamenArtsySpot #MusicAndLight #RitualsOfLife #HotelAesthetics #ComingSoon

| CCD Coffee's cool industrial style is here. I found a super cool coffee shop in Shiqiao called CCD Coffee (Drummer Base Flagship Store). The shop has an industrial design with a cool vibe, and three themes: motorcycles, camping, and Toy Story. Every corner is a great photo op 📷 There are also two cute meerkats that are super fun. I chatted with the owner and found out that CCD is a combination of his three hobbies: cars, coffee, and drums. He really loves life! Here, you can order a coffee, sit for an afternoon, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. It's really great! It's just opened and not many people know about it yet, so grab your photo buddy and check it out!

Just checked out of Xiamen! This detached villa is so beautiful! It's like living in a painting! It's so worth it! Sisters preparing to come to Xiamen! Listen to my voice! Let's rush to this place together [Like] ☁️ The moment I stepped into the yard, the whole person was healed [LikeUU] full of green plants in the yard🌿, mandala flowers were in full bloom, it was like walking into a painting The room is decorated in a stylish way, retro sofas, old-fashioned 🎨 tables and chairs, it feels like time is slowing down⏳ ☁️The service of the front desk lady and the little brothers is very nice [ThumbsUp]! Not only help with luggage, but also enthusiastically introduce the surrounding fun places, the important thing is 🏖️, close to the beach and snack street! Walk at night in a good mood 🚶‍♀️ ☁️ Count the breakfast here really must like [ThumbsUp]! Sitting in the courtyard full of flowers and plants, enjoying the first ray of sunshine in the morning 🌤️, simply do not enjoy too much! Location: Xiamen-Siming District-Fuxing Road

⚪️The spring in Gulangyu has been blooming for a long time on the branches in the yard. It is so blooming that it is hard to control and manage. Let it go, but it is still simple and quiet. ⚪️It’s like wine mixed with sunshine, very light but very mellow, poured lightly into each cup-shaped small wild flower. Before we knew it, the concert season in Gulangyu has arrived. 【About Gulangyu Monet Garden】 ☘️There is an exquisite small garden, which is planted with longan, Podocarpus and other trees, creating a shade environment. ☘️Holly, Michelia, osmanthus, cypress, loquat, croton, etc. are planted under the trees. They are lush and green all year round, and flowers are always blooming, which makes the villa very lively and particularly pleasing to the eye! ☘️In the courtyard, there are stone bridges, flowing water, water lilies, wooden chairs, and Mr. Monet's sculptures and oil paintings. ⚪️The room has a simple Instagram style and three-dimensional European layout. ⚪️Use design, materials and texture that combine functionality and quality Not only does it have to look good in photos, but more importantly, it has to be comfortable to live in. Smart home devices tell you that you haven’t left the city. ⚪️This is a spiritual collision between the 21st century and the Middle Ages. ☑️Provide small weddings 🔘The beauty of Monet Garden Cafe Hotel on Gulangyu Island lies in the century-old building exuding the mellow flavor of time and full of charm. 🔘The beauty of the Nanyang style and the Impressionist garden make the wedding complement each other and be full of brilliance. 🎞️Filming and TV series filming locations 📽️The classic Nanyang architectural style and the garden full of spring flowers and green willows are suitable for filming various types of movies🎞️, so many famous directors come here to shoot their works. The effect presented is icing on the cake, refreshing and unforgettable. ️After enjoying the various attractions, step into the cafe in Monet Garden on Gulangyu Island and order a cup of your favorite coffee. 🧉The flying bird of time stops in the palm of your hand. 🍹The bird sings in a melodious and clear voice, which makes people feel lively and energetic. 🎼Monet Family Music Salon 🔘The music flaps its wings, passes through layers of waves, flows into the yard, and heals all the regrets of spring. 【Traffic Tips】 📍Located in the center of Gulangyu Island. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk from the tourist pier Sanqiutian Pier. It only takes 5 minutes to walk to the beach and snack street. 【Supporting facilities】 🚪Most rooms have independent yards or balconies and bathtubs. There is a lawn outdoors and a restaurant, cafe, tea room, activity room, book bar, etc. indoors. ️Afternoon tea: handmade cakes, coffee or Minnan Kungfu tea, seasonal fruits 【Nearby Attractions】 ⚪️Close to Lin Qiaozhi Yuyuan, Liao Family Villa (Zhong Nanshan's grandmother's home, Lin Yutang's former residence), Shuzhuang Garden, Sunlight Rock, Piano Museum, Beach, Haitiantang, Underwater World 📍Address: No. 96, Fuxingzhan, Gulangyu, Xiamen

☘️☘️Another spring has arrived. On March 30, the spotlight will illuminate the night of Monet's courtyard. 🎼🎼The flowing notes, the blooming flowers, and the green plants in the courtyard will accompany us to this spring date. 🔘🔘Here, courtyard concerts delight the island with music. 🔘🔘Here, baritone singer Liao Changyong, president of Shanghai Conservatory of Music and vice chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association, interprets the voice of the times. ☘️☘️This is a pruned spring. Monet Garden welcomed teacher Liao’s singing again. We re-paved the garden with flowers. In March, I saw that the small courtyard was full of flowers. ☑️☑️No matter how high the mountains are and how long the rivers are, no matter how exhausted you are, you can heal yourself and feel close to your heart under the bath of music. You can wipe away the dust and leave blank spaces everywhere. You can use music to irrigate the garden of your soul. The ground will be filled with the fragrance of flowers and the city will be prosperous. You can have a safe journey. Gulangyu Monet Garden Hotel is an exquisite small garden planted with longan, Podocarpus and other trees. Holly, Michelia, osmanthus, cypress, loquat, croton, etc. are planted under the trees. They are lush and green all year round, and flowers are always blooming. The datura water lilies in the garden bloom all year round, and the green plants are also rich and colorful, just like a natural park. 📍📍Address｜No. 98, Fuxing Road, Gulangyu, Xiamen, Fujian Province 🚪🚪Guest Room Facilities There are 12 guest rooms, which are simply and brightly decorated. The large glass windows allow you to see the beautiful scenery as soon as you get up, which is pleasing to the eye. Each room has its own soul. 🏡B&B｜Gulangyu Monet Garden Cafe Hotel

🌊We love the azure sea, the verdant islands upon it, and the houses on the island in shades of light white or pale blue. The houses stand tall, waiting for the autumn sun to pour down, filtering through the phoenix branches in the yard, keeping the flowers in the pond clean and tidy. By the pond, Monet's paintings, the impressionist life, make the coastline undulate. Traces of a century are imprinted on the stone slabs, under the eaves, and by the windowsills, gradually settling into a unique architectural landscape and visual art. 📇Location: No. 96 Fuxing Road, Gulangyu, located at the center of Gulangyu. Close to Gulangyu Concert Hall and Dadeji Beach. 🏠Homestay: Gulangyu Monet Garden Hotel 🍃The trees have thinned a circle in winter, but the flowers in the yard have not fallen, still welcoming and sending off guests with grace. Today, a star-studded person—Professor Zhang Wenwei from the Central Conservatory of Music—visited Monet. Close to the water to know the fish, close to the mountains to recognize the birds. Monet is like a lady from the south of the Yangtze River, and with a touch of cinnabar in her hand, Professor Zhang adds a charming touch to Monet's brow. 🏠Gulangyu Monet still retains the wicker windows from 100 years ago, and the fireplace is also in place. Especially precious is the lotus lamp holder in the center of the ceiling in the hall, which contains a special iron hook and a mango-shaped porcelain accessory that can be adjusted to any height. 🚪The rooms are simply decorated in an ins style and three-dimensional European layout, using design, materials, and textures that serve both function and quality. It's not only about looking good in photos, but more importantly, about being comfortable to live in. Smart home devices tell you that you haven't left the city; this is a spiritual collision between the 21st century and the Middle Ages. 🌅【Nearby Attractions】Close to Lin Qiaozhi Yu Garden, Liao Family Villa (Zhong Nanshan's grandmother's house, Lin Yutang's former residence), Shuzhuang Garden, Sunlight Rock, Haoyue Park, International Art Carving Gallery, Shuzhuang Garden (Piano Museum), Gangzaihou Bathing Beach, Haitian Tanggou, Xiehe Chapel, Catholic Church, Underwater World, Celebrity Wax Museum, Shen Family Intestine Powder. Fujian niche travel | Gulangyu Homestay | Fujian Homestay | Fujian Tourism | Xiamen Homestay | Xiamen Tourism | Seaside Homestay @Gulangyu Baiju 1902 Villa

I've checked into the Monet Garden in Gulangyu! The beautiful and exquisite garden, every corner is like a painting. The restaurant with flowing music, every moment is etching romance!

Spring has arrived, and the flowers on Gulangyu Island are not to be outdone, blooming competitively, turning the island into a true world of flowers! Here, you can not only feel the warmth of spring but also take plenty of artistic photos. Next, let me take you on a journey to explore the most beautiful flower viewing routes on Gulangyu Island and capture the memories of spring! 🚶‍♀️One route to see the most beautiful flower sceneries on Gulangyu Island From Sanqiutian Wharf to Fuzhou Road, start with a big move! The firecracker flower wall is waiting for you here, colorful, passionate, and lush, and with fewer people, you don't have to worry about the embarrassment of crowding. Shuzhuang Garden is a landmark of Gulangyu Island and an excellent place for flower viewing. Flower walls, seascapes, every corner here is a great spot for photography. In front of the Inscription Museum, pear blossoms accompany bougainvillea, with the sea breeze bringing fragrance, simply the best endorsement of spring. On the second floor of the Bagua Building, here you can capture the beauty of architecture interwoven with a sea of flowers, every angle is worth recording. Gulangyu Monet Garden Coffee Hotel, the beautiful scenery on Fuxing Road is not to be missed. The hotel's South Asian architecture and spring garden make it feel like stepping into a movie scene. 🌼Flower viewing tips to make your trip more perfect Avoid crowded times: Don't go on holidays, choose a less crowded time, so you can enjoy the flowers more comfortably. Check the weather: There's a lot of rain in spring, don't let the rain extinguish your enthusiasm for flower viewing. Dress comfortably: Comfortable shoes and clothes are good companions on the flower viewing journey. Civilized flower viewing: Flowers have life, please do not pick or destroy them. Spring is the time to spend with the flowers on Gulangyu Island. Grab your camera, put on your shoes, and let's go on an impromptu flower viewing trip! In this sea of flowers, let's find the stories of spring together and feel the beauty of life. Come to Gulangyu Island for a beautiful encounter with the flowers💐!

| These camera positions are more photogenic. Promise me you won’t just check in at the most beautiful corner or sunny wall, okay❓ There are really many beautiful places on Gulangyu Island❗ Refuse to copy the homework of those who come to Gulangyu, Xiamen for the first time in 3w steps - 🔸Buy tickets on the island🔸 The only way to get to the island is by boat The Internet says that you need to buy tickets in advance, but I don't think it's necessary. Go directly to the cruise center Xiamen-Guangzhou terminal and book tickets You can buy it on-site or online Tourists should look for the 35 tickets You can queue up for ticket checking in advance, but you still have to wait a while before entering. There are also some tourist attraction tickets available for purchase online. - 🔸A route that doesn’t turn back🔸 Sunlight Rock——Shuzhuang Garden——Gulangyu Monet Garden Coffee Hotel——Dadeji Bathhouse - ✅ Sunlight Rock: 50 tickets Climb to the commanding heights to overlook the beautiful scenery of Xiamen Although it is tiring to climb up and there are many people But it’s still highly recommended! If you don't refuse, it's a waste of time to come to Xiamen Especially on sunny days, photos from any angle look good. - ✅ Shuzhuang Garden: 💰30 It's not long after you exit Sunlight Rock. It is really great to wear a small skirt to take pictures Especially the angle of the pavilion, but there are many people and they have to queue up - ✅Gulangyu Monet Garden Cafe Hotel It is said to be the filming location of the movie "The First Incense" It really feels like an oil painting. - ✅ Dadeji Bathhouse If you are tired of shopping, you can come here to rest and have a cup of coffee. There are also many check-in spots here. You can take pictures of the Twin Towers