Bagua Mansion: A cultural wonderland among the international architecture.

Bagua Mansion Guide: An artistic journey through time and space Bagua Mansion is located at the foot of Bijia Mountain on Gulangyu Island and is one of the landmark buildings on the island. You need to book a ferry ticket in advance to get to Gulangyu Island, which can be done through the official platform of Xiamen Ferry Co., Ltd. After arriving at Gulangyu Island, you can walk to Bagua Mansion according to the navigation instructions, enjoy the island scenery along the way, and feel the sea breeze and the artistic atmosphere. When you arrive at Bagua Mansion, the first thing that catches your eye is its unique architectural appearance. It combines ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Islamic, and Chinese classical architectural styles, and the red dome is particularly eye-catching among the green trees, like a bright pearl. After purchasing a ticket, you can enter the building. In the lobby on the first floor, you can admire the exquisite dome murals and retro decorative details, and feel the weight and luxury of history. As you slowly walk up the stairs, the second floor displays a wealth of historical relics and artworks, including old photos of Xiamen and Gulangyu Island, calligraphy and paintings, etc., vividly showing the local cultural context and social changes. From the rooftop of Bagua Mansion, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Gulangyu Island. The blue sea and sky in the distance, the red-roofed villas scattered around, and the lush trees form a beautiful picture, making it a great place for taking photos. The ticket price for Bagua Mansion is about CNY 30, and the opening hours are roughly 09:00–17:30. Please refer to the scenic area announcement for details. It is recommended to follow the guide signs or rent an audio guide device during the tour to learn more about the stories behind each exhibit and architectural detail. As the interior space of Bagua Mansion is relatively large, the entire tour takes about 1.5–2 hours. You can arrange your time reasonably and plan your subsequent itinerary in advance.