 Gulangyu Island, near Xiamen |
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Statue of General Zhong
Viewed from a distance on Gulyangyu. Gorgeous park and beach surrounds the statue.
Gulangyu in Pinyin literally means, "Piano Island." The island was home to a famous music school and contains the world's largest piano museum (we'll catch that one the next time around!)
One great thing about Gulangyu is that it is not very crowded. It also has NO vehicles, save for a few electric golf carts that drive elderly folks and lazy tourists around.
The first thing that one sees upon arrival on the ferry is a beautiful garden. The next thing in sight is...McDonalds!
Former Japanese consulate on Gulangyu
It's now an apartment building for many families, but you can tell it was once a spectacular place!
Photo op!
Engaged couples dress up in wedding attire and come to Gulangyu to take wedding photos for gifts and publication. This was one of many couples I saw roaming the island.
Typical Gulangyu street
Tree lined villas and courtyard walls. No vehicles, no horns, no crowds. What's not to love?
Long haul transportation
Since the island does not allow cars of trucks, everything is hauled by cart.
One of many colonial buildings
Not only are there no crowds on the island, the architecture is very interesting. A nice escape for the day!
Looking across Xiamen harbor to Gulyangyu
The statue of General Zhong sits atop Gulangyu, looking across the water towards Taiwan. On a clear day, one can see one of the Taiwanese islands from here - and with binoculars, one can even see sold... [more]
Ferry ride across Xiamen harbor to Gulyangyu
The ride is only 5 minutes. It is free to Gulangyu and costs 8 Yuan (a little over $1US) to return.
Park entrance on Gulangyu
This is the entrance to the park you go through to get to the the Gen Zhong statue
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