Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

4. Gangzaihou Beach on Gulangyu Island

Our students took us here several times and we had tea at one of the teahouses. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the Island but rickshaw rides are available. There are many interesting things on the island. It was the home of most of the foreign legations. The old legation houses still stand. We went to the Christian Church on this island. Perhaps a 1,000 members attend this Church. They have many wonderful choirs.

Inside the park there are several beautiful views such as Renqiu Pavilion, the Forty-four Bridge, the Piled-up Rocks, the artificial hills, Danying Veranda and the Insensate Rock Room. No wonder the park ranks first among the famous parks in Xiamen. To its left is Gangzihou bathing beach, which is marked by clear water and sand, and has the capacity of bathing thousands of people at a time. Nearby there is Yan Ping Park, which was set up in memory of Zheng Chenggong.