Xiamen 厦门 — Island Garden City & Gulangyu Piano Island
One of China's most livable cities. Gulangyu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial architecture and no cars.
UNESCO island with 1,000+ colonial buildings, Piano Museum, and car-free streets. 5-min ferry from Xiamen.
Hours: Ferry 7:00–18:00
Admission: Free (ferry ¥35)
1,000-year-old Buddhist temple with free vegetarian lunch.
Hours: 4:00–18:00
Admission: Free