China's 52th UNESCO World Heritage Site Rests on Xiamen's Kulangsu Island!

Xiamen1224Jul 09, 2017

Kulangsu Island in southeast China Xiamen city was honored to be inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site on the 41th session of World Heritage Committee held on July 8, 2017, followed by a speech delivered by Director-general of UNESCO Irina Bokova who spoke highly of Kulangsu as a "Historic International Settlement".

Kulangsu Island in southeast China Xiamen city was honored to be inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site on the 41th session of World Heritage Committee held on July 8, 2017, followed by a speech delivered by Director-general of UNESCO Irina Bokova who spoke highly of Kulangsu as a "Historic International Settlement". With years, the pearl finally shines brightly in the world arena.

"Kulangsu gains more international reputations thanks to the successful addition to World Heritage and we expect to show the most beautiful Kulangsu Island to the whole world", the locals cheered in delights. According to the officials, they believed that they would endeavor to protect and inherit the historical architectures and colorful cultures since then. How to preserve cultural relics, discover the cultural value and improve the environment of Kulangsu Island is exactly what they should focus sights on from the long-term perspective of view."

Covering an area of 1.91 square kilometers, Kulangsu Island embraces the visitors with the distinctive artistic atmosphere of natural landscapes, diverse cultures and modern arts. Known as the "Architecture Museum", the well-preserved exotic and varied architectural complexes have stood as a mirror to a concession from the end of the First Opium War in 1842 to the end of the War of Resistance in 1945, witnessing the active cross-cultural communication between East and West over hundreds of years. Stop for a picture with them and continue to taste the romantic and cozy Island with the graceful piano sounds lingering around.

Travel with Elysian tour to fall in love with Kulangsu Island affording year-round sceneries and mild climate and enjoy the most romantic encounters with the locals, food, architecture and art away from the bustling of the mega city.