Gulangyu Island travel guide in Fujian includes: transportation, attractions, food, shopping, precautions, etc.
1. Transportation
1. It only takes five minutes by ferry from the main island of Xiamen to Gulangyu Island. The ferry time is very convenient and the fare is very cheap. You can choose to take a boat from the ferry terminal on Xiamen Island or Siming Pier.
2. Inside Gulangyu Island, you can choose to walk or rent a bicycle to tour. There are no cars on the island, so walking and cycling are the most common modes of transportation. The roads on the island are quiet and pleasant, perfect for walking.
2. Attractions
1. Teresa Teng’s former residence: Teresa Teng is an internationally renowned Chinese pop singer. She spent her childhood and youth on Gulangyu Island. Her former residence has been restored and is open to the public, and you can visit it to learn about Teresa Teng's life and achievements.
2. Shuzhuang Garden: This is a picturesque garden full of various flowers and plants. You can take a walk here, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.
3. Sunlight Rock: This is one of the most famous attractions in Gulangyu Island and is known as the "Flying Rock". You can climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the beautiful scenery of Gulangyu Island, and you can also visit the historic Sunlight Cave.
3. Food
1. Local seafood: Xiamen is a coastal city, so don’t miss trying local seafood food. A variety of fresh seafood, such as oyster bake, net oil, etc., are definitely worth trying.
2. Gulangyu specialty snacks: In addition to seafood, you can also taste Gulangyu specialty snacks, such as eight-treasure porridge, sweet potato cakes, oyster cakes, etc. These delicacies are both local and delicious.
4. Shopping
1. Puqian Street: This is one of the most famous shopping streets on the island, with a wide variety of products, including local handicrafts and souvenirs. You can buy some beautiful gifts here as a souvenir of your trip.
2. Dapu Road: This is a pedestrian street with a long history. There are many antique shops on both sides of the street. You can browse antique shops, bookstores, cafes, etc. and feel the strong cultural atmosphere.
5. Precautions
1. You need to prepare comfortable shoes, because you may need to walk or cycle most of the time.
2. Remember to bring a bottle of water with you, because activities on the island may make you feel thirsty.
3. Gulangyu Island is a tourist hotspot, so it will be more pleasant to visit during holidays and weekends to avoid congestion.
Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gulangyu