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A bird's eye view of Gulangyu Island, Xiamen

Gulangyu Island is separated from Xiamen by a narrow 700-metre strait known as Xiamen - Gulang Strait, so you have to take a ferry from Xiamen Ferry Terminal to reach this island. When the tides rise, the waves are heard pounding against the rock with a thunderous boom, hence it gets its present name, meaning the Isle of Thundering Waves. Attraction Intro: Gulangyu Island

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Questions & Answers on Gulangyu Island Pictures

Asked by Solveigh from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 08, 2015 00:26

Is there anywhere in or around Xiamen that is suitable for swimming? Is the water clean?

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Answered by Juana | Feb. 08, 2015 22:00

Yes, there is. Gangzaihou bathing place and Gangzaihou Coastal bathing place in Gulangyu are recommended. In comparison, the latter has cleaner water.