The National Day holiday is approaching, and Xiamen’s Gulangyu Island has introduced a “ticket reform and visitor restriction” system. Starting from September, the round-trip ferry fare for out-of-town visitors has increased from the original 8 RMB per person to 35 RMB per person, marking an increase of more than fourfold. It’s worth mentioning that this year also sees new tourism projects on Gulangyu. Below, we will introduce the top five must-know attractions for your National Day trip to Gulangyu.
One of the Top Five Must-Know Attractions: Shell Dream World
Shell Dream World is China’s first theme park dedicated to showcasing shell art and culture. Located at the entrance of Gusheng Cave on Gulangyu Island, it boasts beautiful scenery. As a newly added attraction on the island, this site was developed under the strong support of the Xiamen Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. Over three years and with an investment of 2 billion RMB, Xiamen Ruichenghua Investment Management Co., Ltd. created this “rooted in Xiamen, facing the world” tourism project for Gulangyu. Since its opening, the attraction has received widespread acclaim from both domestic and international visitors for its innovative tourism concept.
The park houses over 6,800 types of shells from countries such as Southeast Asia, the United States, and Australia—the largest shell collection in the world. The globally renowned “50 Rare Shells” are also gathered here. Utilizing the world’s most advanced holographic imaging technology to blend the real and virtual, it authentically recreates an underwater scene within an underground cave—a truly unique experience. The attraction includes various sections such as the Shell Corridor, Oil Painting Wall, Shell Mirage, Oyster Shell House, Shell Theater, Colored Shell Reflections, Submarine Tilted House, Mermaid, Vortex Transporter, and Dome Cinema.
Xiamen Shell Dream World: http://www.glyshell.com/