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4 Hours in Gulangyu.(The Good Life)(Gulangyu Island, Xiamen harbour, China)(City overview)(Brief article)
Byline: Jonathan Adams
This lovely island is the highlight of any trip to Xiamen, a bustling metropolis on China's southeast coast.aIt's a favorite of domestic Chinese tourists for its hodgepodge of colonial architecture, swimming beaches, well-kept gardens and stunning views.
Meander down winding pedestrian-only streets, viewingathe former U.S.aand German consulates,aand the lavish villas and gardens built in the 20th century by overseas Chinese tycoons.
Visit the prominent statue and memorial hall for the fascinating figure of Koxinga. Born in Japan to a Chineseapirate-merchant and Japanese mother, Koxinga allied himself ...
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