Fujian Xiamen Gulangyu Island | Miyazaki's Summer.

Gulangyu Island is located in Gulangyu Street, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province. It covers an area of 1.88 square kilometers and faces Xiamen Island across the sea. The highest point is Sunlight Rock, which faces Xiamen Island's Xiamen Seamao Strait Tower, Xiamen University, and other landmarks across the sea. 🔺Gulangyu Island's history can be traced back to the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. At that time, fishermen lived on the island, gradually forming villages. As time went on, Gulangyu Island gradually developed into an important military base and trade center on the southeast coast of China. During the Ming Dynasty, Gulangyu Island was further developed. Zheng Chenggong once set up camp here and trained his navy, leaving behind a wealth of historical relics. 🔺In 1842, after the Opium War, Xiamen became one of the five treaty ports, and Gulangyu Island was also opened to the outside world. Subsequently, many countries, including Britain, the United States, France, and Japan, established consulates on Gulangyu Island and founded churches, schools, and hospitals, making Gulangyu Island an international community. The influx of foreign cultures blended with local cultures, creating a unique and diverse cultural atmosphere on Gulangyu Island. 🔺Gulangyu Island is known as the "Museum of World Architecture". The island has a variety of architectural styles, including traditional Chinese architecture, as well as European, American, and Japanese styles. These buildings not only showcase Gulangyu Island's unique status as an international historical community, but also reflect the changing architectural styles of different historical periods and cultural backgrounds. 🔺Gulangyu Island is known as the "Island of Music", and its musical culture has a deep heritage. 📝Xiamen City Walk Route Zhongshan Park➠Gongyuan West Road➠Xinhua Road➠Gugong Road➠Xingfu Road➠Caopuwei Road➠Huaxin Road➠Douxi Road➠Xianan Road➠Gongyuan West Road➠Flower and Bird Market➠Xiamen Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street Ferry Terminal Light Residence Hotel · 🍃6 Places Worth Checking In 1️⃣: Xiamen Hao Navigate to Meiren Palace Building, you can see the Xiamen Hao sign on the opposite parking lot. The afternoon light is better. · 2️⃣: In+ Coffee Shop The old street and the twin towers are in the same frame, giving a visual impact of the old and new. When someone walks across the zebra crossing, it's easy to take a picture. · 3️⃣: Xiamen Wall Navigate to Universe Interesting Research Institute, the big Xiamen Wall is at the door. It's nice to take a GIF as you walk past. · 4️⃣: Be an Idle Person Feel the small happiness of Xiamen on Xingfu Road. This small shop on the side of the road is especially warm and the decoration is very healing. · 5️⃣: Xianan Road Flower and Bird Market This should be a must-visit place in Xiamen, and it's also a filming location for many TV dramas. There are many coffee shops with a very comfortable environment. · 6️⃣: Huaxin Road Lin Beixing and Zhang Wansen's home are located here, but there are currently no cannonball flowers and the long chair where Ge You lay has been removed. · 🍽️Food: Shacha noodles, peanut soup, five-spice rolls, Zhongshan Road really gathers too many delicious foods! Recommended: Feimao Manjian Pancakes, Luzhiwei Ginger Duck, Yongcheng Five-Spice Rolls · 🚎Transportation: 🗺 Navigation: Dongdu Cruise Center Xiagu Pier by boat (the ferry terminal is a local terminal, tourists please do not go❗❗❗) 🚄 Subway: Line 2 Cruise Center Station 🚌 Bus: It is recommended to take a taxi 🚖 Self-driving: Xiagu Pier 🅿️ Parking: There is a pier underground parking lot