Gulangyu Island: Historic International Community ～ World Cultural Heritage Route

🌸Wow! Today I bring you a super comprehensive Gulangyu World Heritage check-in guide～53 world cultural heritage elements all in one go!💫

【Morning Route】Explore the historical essence of Gulangyu Island🏛️
📍Depart from Neicuo'ao Pier ➡️ Century-old Wu Family Ancestral Hall ➡️ Minnan-style Zhongde Palace ➡️ Zeng Family Garden ➡️ Mysterious Longshan Cave🚇
➡️ Gongbaodi Ancient Residence ➡️ 1917 Former U.S. Consulate 🇺🇸
➡️ Must-take photo spot "Most Beautiful Corner" 📸 ➡️ Popular Boat House ⛵
➡️ Sanhe Palace Cliff Inscriptions ➡️ Former HSBC Bank Building 💵
➡️ Site of the Public Works Bureau (Alternative route: Moonlight Rock + Chuncao Hall + Guancai Tower + Trial Court + Most Beautiful Small Corner)

【Lunch Recommendation】
Don’t miss the island’s special delicacies～Oyster omelet, earthworm jelly, and satay noodles are all amazing! 🍜 (About 50 RMB per person)

【Afternoon Route】A journey of blended Chinese and Western architecture 🕌
➡️ Four-courtyard Mansion ➡️ Former Asia Petroleum Company Site ⛽
➡️ Artsy Chu Family Garden Café ☕
➡️ May John Stadium 🏟️
➡️ Stunning Huang Family Garden ➡️ Beach stroll 🏖️
➡️ Must-visit Shuzhuang Garden (Entrance fee 30 RMB, 8:00-17:30)

🔙 Return route options:
🔸 Culture Line: Yuyuan + Haitiantang + Zheng Chenggong Statue + Piano Pier 🎹 + British Consulate + Sanqiutian Pier
🔸 Consulate Line: Former Dutch + Spanish + Japanese Consulates + Catholic Church ⛪ + Zhongnan Bank + Piano Pier 🎹

🎯 Practical Tips:
1️⃣ It’s recommended to arrive on the island before 8 AM to avoid crowds
2️⃣ The whole trip takes about 6-8 hours on foot, wear comfortable shoes 👟
3️⃣ There are guide signs between attractions, scan QR codes on Facebook for audio guides

🚢 Transportation: Round-trip ferry ticket 35 RMB (Xiamen Cruise Center Pier ➡️ Sanqiutian Pier)
🌟 This route perfectly showcases Gulangyu’s multicultural charm! You can choose to check in all 53 classic spots or leisurely stroll through key attractions～