Gulangyu, off the coast of Xiamen in Fujian province, is characterized by its vibrant aesthetic diversity, with both Western style buildings and traditional local architecture.
Sunlight Rock, the highest point of Dragon Head Hill and Gulangyu Island, is considered a must-see for first-time visitors to Xiamen.
Gulangyu's first beach music festival came to a climactic end on Saturday after running for more than two months.
The historical international settlement of Gulangyu Island, in the bay of Xiamen, Fujian province, has recently been recognized by UNESCO on its list of World Cultural Heritage sites.
Lin Shiyan, a 90-year-old resident who wrote a book about efforts to translate the local dialect, has played a part in Gulangyu Island's selection as China's newest entrant on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites.
The Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Xiamen Municipal Government held a mobilization meeting on July 25 ahead of September's BRICS summit in Xiamen, Fujian province.
Xiamen has placed fifth on a GDP density ranking created by China Business Network to assess and compare the economies across Chinese cities.
