Today, Yessi and I visited Gulangye Island. Gulangyu Island is renowned for its delicate natural beauty, its ancient relics, and its varied architecture. The island is on China's list of National Scenic Spots and also ranks at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in Fujian Province. Close to Xieman, Gulangye has a population of 20,000 people, while the city itself has a population of 3.61 million people.
From Yessi's home it was a 10 minute walk to an elevated busway
(China Bus Rapid Transit) to get to the Gulangye Island ferry. The 10 minute ride to the ferry cost 2 yuan or 32 cents.
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The view of Xiamen from the elevated busway
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Gulangye Island is a popular tourist island. The ferry, a 7 minute ride, is the only way to access Gulangye Island. It is free on the outward journey. On the way back it costs 8 yuan or $1.29.
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| Passangers wait for island ferry |
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| Looking back at Xiamen from Gulangyu Island |
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Looking back to Xiamen from Gulangye Island
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| Another scene looking back at Xiamen from Gulangye Island |
This car-free island is a hot spot for weddings. On this off season, mid week day that Yessi and I visited we saw 3 wedding parties. According to one source, Gulangyu Island is being developed as a "Honeymoon Island" and honeymoon-themed activities have been launched. To protect the island from over development, it is waiting for World Cultural Heritage status.
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