Gulang Huandao Road
Gulang Huandao Road lasts about 6 kilometers long around Gulang Island. It has been used since 1987. Roads, tunnels, and bridges consist of the Gulang Huandao Road. It starts from Ferry Square, running through the main attractions on Gulang Island, and ends on the west side of Ferry Square.
Gulang Huandao Road itself is gorgeous scenery. Walking along the road, visitors will appreciate the natural scenery on Gulang Island as well as the blue sky and sea adding radiance and charm to each. The myriads of changes of attractions give visitors infinite dreams.
Cycling on the road will give visitors relaxation. However, bikes and motor vehicles are forbidden on Gulang Island.
Route
Ferry Square - Haoyueyuan - Dadeji Bathing Place - Baywatch Park - Shuzhuang Garden - Seashore Bathing Place - tunnel - Gulang Resort Villa - Subtropical Botanical Garden - Neicuowo - Yanwei Hill - Gulang Park - Ferry Square
How to Get There?
Take BRT No.1, public bus No. 2、8、11、12、19、23、25、28、30、31、32、44、50、66、67 and 85 to the first wharf public bus junction station.
Then walk about 263 meters towards the south, visitors will see the first wharf.
Take the ferry to at here to Gulangyu Neicuowo wharf.
Nearby Attractions
Shuzhuang Garden
Shuzhuang Garden lies on the south side of Gulang Island, which is divided into two main sections. One is the Canghai Garden (or “Hiding the Sea” Garden), which faces the sea and another is the Bushan Garden (or “Making-Up Hills” Garden), which faces the hills.
- Opening hours: from 7:30 to 17:30
- Ticket price: RMB 30 including Piano museum.
- Recommended visiting hours: about 1 hour
Bright Moon Garden
The Bright Moon Garden is located east of the Gulangyu Island on the shore of the Dingfu Rock, which is decorated with pavilions, green trees, and shaped rocks. The Bright Moon Garden is named after a very popular poem and was built in the year 1985. It is home to a large number of bronze statues of the Qing and Ming Dynasty’s hero, Zheng Chenggong, and his subordinates.
- Opening hours: from 8:00 to 17:30
- Ticket price: 15 yuan
Xiamen Underwater World
Xiamen Underwater World is near the wharf of Gulang Island. There are over 10,000 fishes in more than 350 species. The biggest octopus bronze statue sits near the entrance. There is an underwater tunnel 80 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. Visitors may watch large whales swim above them and feed fish performance.
- Opening hours: from 8:00 to 18:00 in winter, from 8:00 to18:30 in summer
- Ticket price: 130 yuan
- Scheduled turtle, dolphin, and sea lion shows: 9:30, 11:30, 14:30, and 16:30 from Monday to Friday; 9:30, 11:30, 14:00, and 16:30 (Saturday and Sunday)