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Gulangyu

Gulangyu, Gulang or Kulangsu is an island off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian, southeastern China. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the island is one of China's most visited tourist attractions, attracting more than 10 million visitors per year.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site.WHS: Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement
UNESCO World Heritage Site.ID: 1541
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Year: 2017
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Criteria: Cultural: ii, iv
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Buffer_zone: 886 ha
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Location: Xiamen, Fujian, China
UNESCO World Heritage Site.locmapin: China Fujian#China
Chinese.child: yes
Chinese.title: Gulangyu
Chinese.size: 200
Chinese.pic: Guland island in foreground looking Xiamen, Fujian, China.jpg
Chinese.piccap: View from the peak on Gulangyu
Chinese.s: 鼓浪屿
Chinese.t: 鼓浪嶼
Chinese.l: Drum Wave Islet
Chinese.psp: Kulangsu
Chinese.poj: Kó͘-lōng-sū
Chinese.p: gǔlàngyǔ

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History
The International Settlement
People's Republic of China
Attractions
Transportation
Culture
Classical music
Awards
See also
References
Further reading
Gallery
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Gulangyu covers an area of , with a population of 12,509 . Administratively, the island constitutes the Gulangyu Subdistrict, part of Xiamen's Siming District. It is reachable by ferry from downtown Xiamen.