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A Must-Visit Boutique Hotel on Gulangyu Island - Li Jiazhuang
A Must-Visit Boutique Hotel on Gulangyu Island - Li Jiazhuang🕌
The most beautiful hotel on Xiamen's Gulangyu Island, a century-old red brick mansion with Southern Fujian charm
No matter the season, Xiamen always offers a comfortable warmth. Today, I recommend everyone to stay at the best hotel on Gulangyu Island at least once: Gulangyu Li Jiazhuang Hotel. Gulangyu Li Jiazhuang Hotel, a century-old red brick mansion, can be considered a heritage hotel.
🎫Hotel Name: Xiamen Gulangyu Hotel Li Jiazhuang Hotel
💰Online Reference Reservation Price: 1362-1987 yuan/room night
💰Republic of China style courtyard villa exclusive: Starting from 21K
📍Address: No. 38, Zhangzhou Road, Gulangyu, Xiamen, Fujian Province
1⃣🏠A century-old red brick mansion with a blend of Eastern charm and Western elegance🕌
👉Li Jiazhuang Hotel is a red brick villa built in 1920 by Mr. Li Qingquan, a timber tycoon from Nanyang who emigrated to the Philippines. He constructed it as a gift for his family. Unlike the common colonial veranda-style buildings on Gulangyu Island, Li Jiazhuang boasts a rare Xieshan-style gatehouse. The main building is made of fair-faced red bricks, with a symmetrical central axis structure, and an arcade in the style of the new Renaissance with connected arches and columns, exuding a simple and elegant charm that blends Eastern and Western styles. The current manager of Li Jiazhuang Hotel spent 10 years and 10 million yuan to reclaim the 'most beautiful era of Gulangyu life'.
2⃣🏠Unique location with boat pick-up service🛳🕌
👉Li Jiazhuang Hotel is 300 meters away from the bustling Longtou Road shopping district, located on the slope at the end of Zhangzhou Road, adjacent to Lin Yutang's former residence and the music school, with a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere. There are two piers on Gulangyu Island: Sanqintian Pier and Neicuo'ao Pier. If you land at Sanqintian, you can easily reach Li Jiazhuang, and also enjoy the hotel's 'boat pick-up' service at this pier.
3⃣A lush courtyard that stays green all year round🏠
👉The courtyard of Li Jiazhuang is lush throughout the year, with a distinctive mandrake at the entrance and a variety of plants inside, including coffee trees, tree grapes, ferns, avocado trees, and peacock trees. You can quietly enjoy the soothing touch of nature in the courtyard.
4⃣Rooms equipped like a five-star hotel🏠
👉The rooms at Li Jiazhuang are equipped with amenities you would expect from a five-star hotel, including Kingkoil mattresses, Appelles high-end toiletries, BOSE speakers, SHARP TVs, and more. With wooden furniture, teak flooring, Southeast Asian imported red tiles, retro lighting, and artistic wall hangings, the rooms preserve memories of that era while meeting modern comfort standards.
5⃣Southern Fujian specialty breakfast and afternoon tea☕
👉Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy a double breakfast and afternoon tea, with breakfast options like Mianxianhu and taro cakes, and afternoon tea featuring Minnan specialties such as kumquat cake and hawthorn cake. The person in charge of Li Jiazhuang on Gulangyu Island also runs Lin Sixi Restaurant and Yuanzhou Tea House, which are worth experiencing.
🎈Little Tips:
I recommend everyone to visit the Great Northern Telegraph Company located on Tianwei Road on Gulangyu Island. It was one of the earliest places in China to send and receive telegrams. Tucked away in a corner of the bay, it is quiet and secluded.
CipherGuru
A Residence Grown in Time | Li Jiazhuang Hotel.
After the pandemic, Gulangyu Island, with fewer tourists and less hustle, is very suitable for slowing down and savoring the charm of the island. If you're staying on the island for a night, Li Jiazhuang Hotel would definitely be the first choice.
【Location】
The hotel is located at No. 38 Zhangzhou Road, close to historical sites such as the former residence of Lin Yutang, Xiamen Music School, May John Stadium, and Yuyuan Garden. It is situated in the central area yet away from the main street's excessive bustle, offering a tranquil retreat.
【Architecture】
The estate dates back to 1920, built as a sincere tribute by the South Seas timber magnate Li Qingquan to honor his father. It has been designated as a national key historical and architectural site. The main building is constructed with Southern Fujian red bricks and features a typical colonial veranda-style architecture. Its central axis symmetry also reflects the spirit of traditional architectural aesthetics, perfectly blending the two. The hotel's ambiance, just like its slogan—'A Residence Grown in Time,' exudes the elegance and steadiness of time.
【Rooms】
There are 14 rooms, all with five-star amenities. The bedding is soft and comfortable, featuring kingkoil mattresses, and the toiletries are the naturally scented plant-based brand Appelles. Bose sound systems enhance the auditory experience in the rooms, and the solid wood furniture adds a sense of security. The exquisitely designed welcome card and fresh fruit on the desk make the space feel warmer.
【Dining】
The breakfast and afternoon tea are specially designed according to the hotel's positioning, with a rich content and meticulous and exquisite presentation. The afternoon tea pastries are handmade, with winter and summer versions; the picture shows the summer version, which is very photogenic! Enjoying afternoon tea in the white café, the vacation time on Gulangyu Island is full of comfort.
【Service】
The butler service is very thoughtful. Before checking in, there is an exclusive butler group to patiently answer various questions, and you can fill out a questionnaire to select items you need in advance, such as sleep masks, mosquito repellent, etc. After checking in, they recommend good restaurants on the island and provide tips for sightseeing, as well as help with luggage, making guests feel at home.
Hotel guests can also experience the tea products of the 'Er San Cong' tea house in the century-old mansion and participate in the hotel's customized service project 'Island Stroll' to further understand and fall in love with Gulangyu Island.
🗣Staying at Li Jiazhuang, you don't need to worry about anything and can enjoy a journey with a fantastic experience, bringing back unforgettable memories. Who wouldn't be tempted by this❤
Gulangyu
Gulangyu Super Love Hotel, I can't move when I see it!
Gulangyu 1930 Red Wall Old Dreams Overnight Stay at Lijiazhuang
A hotel full of details
The other two hotels on the island that I super love, 123 Cong and Lin Bingji, are both designed by the same designer, and I can't move when I see them.
Staying includes breakfast and afternoon tea, and the tea in the room is very delicious, coming from 123 Cong. I love every detail of the hard and soft decorations. The only downside is that staying on the island requires a long walk, but the whole island is a walking island, so there's no helping it.
NicoleHill456`
Undoubtedly the most beautiful hotel in Gulangyu | Li Jiazhuang
Nanyang style century-old red brick villa hotel.
Travel through the Republic of China era seaside garden Gulangyu Li Jiazhuang Hotel
The hotel was originally built in 1920, and you feel like you're in the Republic of China era the second you check in.
Gulangyu Li Jiazhuang Hotel
Address: No. 38 Zhangzhou Road, Siming District (on Gulangyu Island)
Business hours: 24h
Room rate: 1000+
Hotel features
The hotel was built in 1920, it was built by Mr. Li Qingquan, the king of Nanyang timber, and later converted into a hotel, retaining the original red brick and green tiles
Paired with retro wooden furniture, full of a sense of the times
Hotel service
The hotel has a butler! The butler will contact you after the guest has booked, and the butler will greet you at the hotel entrance
Upon entering the hotel, you will be given welcome tea, alcohol for disinfection, and mosquito repellent
The guest room hardware uses a large area of solid wood, the simple and comfortable design style seems to travel through a hundred years back to the turbulent times of the Republic of China era
The hotel is located on Gulangyu Island, you need to take a ferry to reach the 'Sanqiu Tian Pier', the butler will pick you up at the pier, and then it's about a 20min walk
tips Gulangyu does not allow cars on the island, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for walking, the whole island travel is basically by walking, you can walk more than 20,000 steps every day
For those who like to take photos, it is highly recommended to wear a favorite cheongsam to record some Republic of China style photos!
ELSIE CHANDLER
Gulangyu's retro-modern Nanyang style villa
Although it's not my first time to Gulangyu, because I booked Li Jiazhuang Hotel, I have new motivation to go to the island, it's really beautiful and comfortable!
Here comes the key point, the location of Li Jiazhuang is on the east side of Gulangyu
As soon as you go out, there is a very beautiful path, plus the surrounding historical buildings and the nearby beach, this walking route starting from Li Jiazhuang is much better than those tacky check-in places on the other side.
The century-old building that has been painstakingly renovated, every corner can feel the beauty of the architecture, and the details in the guest rooms are also very comfortable.
The small restaurant has a cafe style, but only provides afternoon tea and breakfast, other entertainment and food need to be explored by yourself, this may be the fun of staying in Gulangyu