Easily accessible by steamship from Xiamen City, Gulangyu Island offers visitors a scenic getaway where one can enjoy some truly stunning natural scenery. Listed as one of the country’s National Scenic Spots, this picturesque island has a history that dates back to the Ming Dynasty and is home to ancient relics as well as classical European-style architecture. Shuzhuang Garden and Sunlight Rock are among the top attractions on the island worth visiting. Travellers to the city looking for Xiamen luxury hotels can stay at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen. This luxury Xiamen hotel offers a centrally located base which is walking distance from the ferry to Gulangyu Island.