Why has Gulangyu become Xiamen’s golden business card for tourism? Three characteristics make people feel justified!
When it comes to traveling to the South, I believe many friends have said that there are too many interesting attractions in the South! For example, Hangzhou West Lake, Zhoushan Putuo , Wenzhou Nanji Island, etc. Each place has different characteristics and is very popular among friends!
Uncle Cricket also likes the scenic spots in the south very much. Today, I will introduce to you a very special scenic spot, the Sea Garden in the South. It is said to have brought a city together, and now it has become a popular tourist destination. It is also a golden business card for Xiamen tourism!
Speaking of this, I believe some friends have guessed it. Yes, this place is Gulangyu Island in Xiamen. It is a quiet and beautiful island. With its unique scenery, it has become a veritable golden tourism business card of Xiamen!
Gulangyu Island was originally named "Yuanshazhou" in history, also known as "Yuanzhouzai". In the Southern Song Dynasty, it was named "Wulongyu", and in the Ming Dynasty it was renamed "Gulangyu". It has jurisdiction over Longtou Community and Neicuoao Community. Motor vehicles are prohibited in the area. The highest point is Sunlight Rock, which is across the sea from Xiamen Island's Xiamen Shimao Strait Building and Xiamen University.
The green space coverage rate of the entire Gulangyu Island exceeds 40%. It is a place full of freshness, literature and history. , rich plant population, various trees, shrubs, vines, etc. The island's Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden, Haoyue Garden , Yuyuan , Gulang Stone , Gulangyu Piano Museum , Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall , Underwater World, Natural Beach, Sea Paradise Structure and other attractions are all here. Worth a visit.
At present, Gulangyu Island has won honors such as a national 5A tourist attraction, a national key cultural relics protection unit, and one of the five most beautiful urban areas in China. And on July 8, 2017, Gulangyu International Historical Community was included in the World Heritage List, becoming China's 52nd World Heritage project.
As time goes by, Gulangyu Island has now become Xiamen’s golden business card for tourism. It has three main characteristics:
The first characteristic is that pianist Xu Feiping has a saying, no matter how many scenery you see in the world, the most beautiful one is Gulangyu Island. ! why? This is because you don’t have to search for the scenic spots on the island. In fact, you can feel the history and monuments everywhere. There is a story behind every building. It is also called the International Architecture Expo. Bringing a book and a pair of eyes can allow tourists to experience the tranquility and cultural connotations.
The second feature is to get close to the sea and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a good choice to meditate on the island, feel the infinite beauty of nature, and release the inner pressure. It seems to integrate the entire Xiamen scenery into one body, and also There is a saying that a visit to Xiamen does not count if you don’t visit Langlang Island.
The third feature is that it not only has the unique hometown style of overseas Chinese, but also has delicious southern Fujian specialty snacks. The various exotic buildings make Gulangyu Island unique. There is no transportation on the island, so you have to walk all the way. Moreover, the prices on the island are not as expensive as expected, and the water is also at ordinary prices. You can spend a day wandering around!
What’s more worth mentioning is that Gulangyu has the most beautiful corner! Because of its romantic connotation, it has become a holy place of love. Many tourists or male and female friends will come here to take pictures. Just like in the movie "The First Time", the male and female protagonists have a series of romantic stories at the corner of love. Suddenly, He appears in your camera at the corner of love. Of course, you can also take your beloved him or her and walk hand in hand through the corner of love. You will have a beautiful memory, which will also make your love sweeter. !
Many tourists say that this place has become too commercialized, but Uncle Cricket feels that the small island of Gulangyu is still suitable for roaming. Compared with a few years ago, although there are no roadside stalls, you can still feel his warm hospitality. !
Gulangyu Island travel guide:
recommends buying a combined ticket, including Sunlight Rock, Haoyue Garden, Shuzhuang Garden, Organ Museum, Piano Museum, etc. Sunlight Rock overlooks the entire Gulangyu Island, and the scenery is beautiful.Shuzhuang Garden has winding paths and secluded pavilions and pavilions. When designing and constructing the garden, the topography of the garden was cleverly utilized, and the surrounding natural beauty was used as a basis. The sea is hidden under the forty-four bridges, and there are twelve holes in the sky. The rockeries are cleverly dotted among them, complementing the mountains and hiding the sea, making it extremely beautiful.
Haoyue Garden allows you to see the stone sculptures of Zheng Chenggong up close. In the Piano and Organ Museum, you can see pianos and organs of different origins, shapes, and ages. In short, whether you like scenery or humanities and history, whether you like music, art, or architectural design, you must come to Gulangyu Island to see it.
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