Official visitor’s guide to Kulangsu (Gulangyu)
Welcome to Kulangsu Island (Gulangyu Island), a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Kulangsu is a small tropical island where where cars and bicycles are not allowed, where majestic Banyan trees and coconut palms shade the gardens of 19th-century European mansions in the Amoy Deco architectural style. Come experience our local seafood restaurants and fresh tropical fruits, romantic beaches, world-class museums, and unique classical music tradition. Come plan your next trip to the fairytale island where East meets West.
欢迎来到鼓浪屿，这座步行小岛在2017年正式成为了UNESCO世界文化遗址！我们希望邀请您参观一下我们岛上特有的文化和建筑遗址、传统的古典音乐、步行小道、热带水果摊点、浪漫的树形花园酒店、当地的餐馆、酒吧和夜生活等。在这个网站上，您可以找到所有需要的信息，来计划一趟在这座东西方交汇的神话般的小岛之旅。
Gulangyu Concert Hall (Gu Lang Yu Yin Yue Ting 鼓浪屿音乐厅)
- June 4, 2017
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The premier classical music hall on Kulangsu, China’s premier classical music island, the Gulangyu Concert Hall is proof that the best things in life are free. The diverse classical and...
- Posted in: China, Kulangsu Town
Holiday Villa (Zhong De Ji Du Jia Bie Shu 中德记度假别墅)
- June 4, 2017
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This regal old set of mansions in elaborate colonial architectural style, located next to the giant soccer field, is where visiting dignitaries stay on official visits. The property is historic,...
- Posted in: China, Kulangsu (Gulangyu) Hotels, Kulangsu Town
History since 1945
- May 27, 2017
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In 1945, the National Government of the Republic of China took back Kulangsu. Then, the multicultural prosperity was resumed to some extent. In 1949, the People’s Republic of China was...
A world-class tourist destination
- May 27, 2017
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As a well-known tourism destination for visitors in and outside China, Kulangsu enjoys many titles as a great resort. In 2007, Kulangsu was recognized by The National Committee for Quality...
- Posted in: About Kulangsu (Gulangyu), China, Modern Kulangsu (Gulangyu)
Integration of diverse cultures
- May 26, 2017
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With the continuous increase of both local and foreign residents, Kulangsu began to face great pressure from infrastructure construction and maintenance as well as security management. On the other hand,...
Communication with foreign cultures
- May 26, 2017
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In the middle of the 19th century, the global development entered the second stage, when the western industrial countries represented by the Britain and France showed fast increasing demand for...
Development of local culture
- May 26, 2017
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Kulangsu had been a desolate island named “Yuanshazhou (Round Sandbank)” or “Yuanzhouzi (Round Bank)” covered by lush grass. It is said that, in late Song Dynasty and early Yuan dynasty,...
Grandma Lu’s (Lu Ama 卢阿嬷)
- May 19, 2017
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My 89-year-old grandmother’s name is Lu, and so is the mastermind behind this very local Minnan sweets and pastry shop, Lu Nai Nai (Lu Ama 卢阿嬷, in Minnan dialect). In...
- Posted in: China, Kulangsu (Gulangyu) Snacks, Kulangsu Town
Weibo Bar, Kulangsu (Gulangyu)
- May 18, 2017
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American hip hop and R&B greet you as you walk into this dark, eclectically decorated haunt whose name (Weibo Jiu Ba 围脖酒吧) means “scarf bar.” There’s an amusing collection of...
- Posted in: China, Kulangsu (Gulangyu) Bars, Kulangsu Town
Chu Family Garden (Chu Jia Yuan 褚家园）
- May 18, 2017
- visitorsguide
This well-known romantic garden café is one more piece of proof that Kulangsu is paradise. Leaves blow in the sunny breeze, flowers bloom, and birds serenade you with a symphony while...