Postcard from China -Gulangyu ( 鼓浪屿,厦门 )

Gulangyu is a car-free island off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian province in southern China, 

about 2 km² (0.77 sq mi) in area. It is home to about 20,000 people and 

is a domestic tourist destination.

Visitors can reach it by ferry from Xiamen Island in about 5 minutes. Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beaches and winding lanes and its varied architecture.

The island is on China's list of National Scenic Spots and also ranks at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in the province.

鼓浪屿与厦门市区相隔，面积仅1.91平方公里，

小岛完好地保留着许多具有中外各种建筑风格的建筑物，

有“万国建筑博览会”之誉。