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A paradise not too far on Gulangyu
Updated: 2011-02-21 11:33
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But Gulangyu sure boasts more. As a place of residence for Westerners during Xiamen's colonial past, Gulangyu is famous for its architecture and for being home to China's largest piano museum.
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February and March are the right season to visit Gulangyu, since the weather is not too cold and not too hot. Anything is pleasant, taking a jolly tour around the island by bicycle, recalling history at scenic sites, or venturing into a dessert store for some fresh cookies and coffee. As if walking into somebody's dream, everything seems so unreal, and so soft and warm.
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From the baroque building to the Gothic cathedral, from the Shanghai-style alley to the Fujian-style courtyard, Gulangyu is filled with different architectural styles. Therefore, family hostels on the Island are a not-to-miss attraction. Even if you don't live in any of them, owners are kind enough to allow you to walk around and take pictures inside.
At sunset, I like to take a stroll along the coast, with the refreshing sea breeze touching my face. Where does the winding path take me? Maybe only the roar of waves and impressive melodies from a piano could tell.
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