Gulangyu "Drum Wave Islet" is a car free island off the coast of Xiamen,
Fujian province in southern China, about 2km2 in area.
It is home to about 20,000 people and is a very popular tourist destination.
Visitors can reach it by ferry from Xiamen Island in about 5 minutes.
Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beaches and winding lanes
and its varied architecture.
The island is on China's list of National Scenic Spots and also ranks
at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in Fujian Province.
