Gulangyu 3 Days 2 Nights Guide｜Century-old Villas + Orange Sea Sunset, This Is the True Artistic Island

Day 1 Highlights:
09:30 Arrive at Sanqiutian Pier
📍Address: No. 15 Lujiang Road, Siming District
✨Must-shoot: The Most Beautiful Corner (Same filming location as Jay Chou!)
🍡 Longtou Road Snack Recommendations:
- Shen’s Rice Noodle Rolls (No. 57 Fujian Road) - The pinnacle of rice noodle rolls
- Ye’s Mochi (Next to Huangjiadu Pier) - A delight for glutinous rice lovers
- Lin’s Fish Balls (No. 54 Quanzhou Road) - Chewy, juicy, and absolutely amazing

🌇 17:30 Watch the sunset at Gangzaihou Beach
🌊 Beach cleaning hours: 6:00-18:30
📸 Photo tips: Wear a white long dress, the light is best one hour before sunset!

🍲 Dinner recommendation: "Lao Haiwu"
📍Address: No. 60 Guxin Road
⏰ Business hours: 11:00-21:30
✨Must order: Seafood hotpot + Kinmen Kaoliang liquor, terrace view is amazing

🌅 Day 2 Highlights:
05:40 Watch the sunrise at Sunlight Rock
🎫 Ticket: 50 RMB/person (half price before 6:00 AM)
⏰ Opening hours: 5:30-18:00
💡 Suggestion: Bring a jacket + portable fill light

🎹 Piano Museum
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
✨Feature: 30 century-old antique pianos, hourly performances

🍻 Nightlife recommendations:
"Chujia Garden Café" - English garden afternoon tea
"Long Time No See Bar" - Live folk music performances

✨Top 5 Stunning Photo Spots:
1️⃣ The Most Beautiful Corner (Sanming Road x Guxin Road) - Red brick background + bougainvillea
2️⃣ Sunlight Rock Viewing Platform - Overlooking the whole island
3️⃣ Shuzhuang Garden Forty-four Bridge - Waves passing through the bridge, super dreamy
4️⃣ Former HSBC Building - Pure white arches, very Instagrammable
5️⃣ Sanqiutian Pier - Excellent spot for night aerial shots

🏨 Accommodation Area Recommendations:
1️⃣ Historic Style Area (Longtou Road)
✨Recommended B&B: Lijiazhuang Hotel
📍Address: No. 46 Guxin Road
💰Price: 600+ RMB/night
💡Feature: Century-old villa renovation, 3-minute walk to snack street

2️⃣ Mid-mountain Area (Jishan Road)
✨Representative: Youran Courtyard
📍Address: No. 31 Jishan Road
💰Price: 400-700 RMB/night
💡Feature: Quiet and artistic, you can hear piano sounds in the early morning

3️⃣ Haitanjiao Area
✨Representative: Nazhai Hotel
📍Address: No. 38 Anhai Road
💰Price: 800+ RMB/night
💡Feature: 180° sea view terrace, the view is stunning

⚠️ Warm Tips:
• Ferry ticket change policy: One free change within 20 days
• Island walking guide: Average 20,000 steps per day, wear sneakers!
• Souvenir recommendation: Huang Yuantang Pineapple Cake (No. 92 Longtou Road)

🌊 Set your time to island mode, let the piano music and waves heal you~