The tiny island of Gulang is situated on the southwestern side of Xiamen, and is one of the most popular attractions in Xiamen, packing a lot into its 1.78 square kilometers, including Sunlight Rock (Riguang Yan)Scenic Area.
The small island is crossed with winding streets, where around 20,000 permanent residents live. The island is best navigated on bicycle or electric-powered vehicles which are available for hire. European colonial townhouses and examples of several different architectural styles dot the island. Gulang Yu has also been called the 'Cradle of Musicians' and 'Island of Music' because of its association with pianos and the "Above the Sea Garden" due to the planted flowers in the Shuzhuang.
Admission: RMB 80 (including admission Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Haoyue Park)