Moon Rock
Shooting guide: Avoid the ugly railing in the frame, use a model to block it if necessary. Shoot from a bird's-eye view, capturing the model and the panoramic view of Gulangyu Island behind them.
Spring Grass Pavilion (South Gate)
Chuncao Tang was built in 1933, it was the residence of Xiamen's first chairman of the construction workers' union, Xu Chuncao. It was designed by him personally, built on a cliff, resembling a Western-style mansion, but it is actually a modern Chinese residence. In order to commemorate their father, his children named this building after their names.
On Gulangyu Island, there are numerous Western-style buildings, with streets and alleys laid out in a pleasing manner. Among them, there is a corner that is referred to as the "most beautiful corner." At the 45-degree angle between two streets, stands a three-story red brick building shaped like a sailboat, surrounded by lush trees. The wooden signboard beneath the brick building adds to its artistic atmosphere.
San Yat Tang
It is located near the Pen Mountain Cave and was built in 1934 to symbolize the joint construction of the three major churches and the doctrine of the Trinity. The building is unique, in the shape of a three-dimensional cross, with a distinctive roof that was the only one brought back from overseas in the Xiamen area. The rooms are spacious and bright, with excellent sound effects, and worships can be attended when it is open. On May 25, 2006, the Trinity Church was announced by the state as the sixth batch of "National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units".
In the mid-19th century, many Westerners left Europe and America to work and live on Gulangyu Island. Most of the foreigners who came to Gulangyu were devout Christians. In order to hold worship ceremonies, they decided to build a church on Gulangyu. Therefore, believers from various churches, such as the American Congregational Church, the London Mission Society, and the British Presbyterian Church, donated money to build the church on Deer Reef (also known as Upper Deer Reef) on Gulangyu. In 1863, the neoclassical-style church was completed, then known as the "International Church." This was the earliest church on Gulangyu.
