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Looking for a slice of culture, history, and natural beauty? Meet Gulangyu, a tiny island off the coast of Xiamen in southeast China’s Fujian Province. No cars, no bikes—just cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and the soothing rhythm of waves crashing against reefs (which literally gave the island its name: \"drum wave islet\")!
A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2017, Gulangyu blends Chinese, European, and Japanese influences, with over 2,000 historic buildings. Think pastel villas, hidden gardens, and sunset views that’ll flood your camera roll. Millions flock here yearly for its museums, piano-filled lanes (it’s nicknamed \"Piano Island\"), and beaches perfect for chilling.
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No cars, no bikes—just cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and the soothing rhythm of waves crashing against reefs (which literally gave the island its name: \"drum wave islet\")!
Millions flock here yearly for its museums, piano-filled lanes (it’s nicknamed \"Piano Island\"), and beaches perfect for chilling.
