Strolling Around Gulangyu Island

How can you miss Gulangyu when you come to Xiamen! This artsy little island is perfect for a leisurely walk, and every snap looks like an Instagram masterpiece📸

🚢 Getting to the island:
✔️ During the day, tourists can only take the ferry from Xiamen-Gulangyu Ferry Terminal (it's recommended to buy tickets 3 days in advance!)
✔️ Night ferries depart from the Ferry Terminal
✔️ The boat ride takes about 20 minutes, and keep your 35 RMB round-trip ticket safe

🌟 Must-visit spots:
📍 Shuzhuang Garden (the Piano Museum is stunning)
📍 Sunlight Rock (worth climbing for the panoramic view)
📍 Haoyue Garden (the Zheng Chenggong statue is impressive)
📍 Underwater World (a must for kids)
📍 Organ Museum (home to the world's largest organ)

🍴 Food recommendations:
✅ Lin’s Fish Balls (No. 55 Zhonghua Road)
✅ Ye’s Mochi (old stall on Longtou Road)
✅ Brother Xiao Ma’s Cheese Potato (No. 102 Longtou Road)
✅ Shen’s Minnan Rice Noodle Rolls (No. 60 Fujian Road)

💡 Tips:
1. No motor vehicles on the island, so wear comfortable shoes
2. Roads get slippery when it rains, bring a folding umbrella
3. Remember to head to the seaside around 5-6 PM to catch the sunset—it’s breathtaking
4. For souvenirs, compare prices at small shops instead of buying at the ferry terminal