[2024 Xiamen Stay] Travel Guide for Lohkah Isle (Updated Sep)
Budget travelers, rejoice! This is the place to stay in Xiamen!
📍Located on the artistic island of Gulangyu, the hotel is surrounded by Nanyang-style buildings and winding alleys. Here, time seems to slow down, and every scene is filled with stories.
🛏The rooms are simply and elegantly decorated. The wooden elements and warm tones create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. From the soft bedding to the exquisite furniture, every detail reflects quality. The windows in the room are like picture frames, framing the lush green plants or the unique architectural corners outside.
🍽The hotel's catering is also unique, cleverly incorporating local fresh ingredients into the dishes. Whether it's the exquisite dim sum for breakfast or the creative dishes for dinner, you can taste the unique flavor of Gulangyu.
💃The service is commendable, and the staff are enthusiastic and friendly. They will share the Gulangyu travel guide with you like a friend, from niche attractions to specialty shops, adding more beauty to your journey.
🎈Around the hotel, you can stroll in the alleys of Gulangyu, listen to the sound of the waves, and feel the sea breeze. You can also visit various historical buildings and museums to learn more about the cultural heritage of the island.
🌟Gulangyu Qishang Rongshe is an ideal choice for those who want to relax or pursue a literary atmosphere. Here, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoy a peaceful and beautiful time. Come and start a romantic Gulangyu trip! 💓
Taylor Mia10Mia
Xiamen｜For this hotel, I set foot on this island
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Before coming to Gulangyu,
In my impression, it has always been a controversial island,
Over-commercialized, it is a gradually forgotten literary island
But Qishang Rong House let me step into the B-side of Gulangyu
Like opening a colorful and exquisite scroll
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Taking the ferry, passing through the bustling crowd,
Climbing the steps, heading to the highest point of Gulangyu,
A red house, Qishang Rong House is hidden here,
With a corridor-style design, each room has an independent courtyard,
Listening to the rustling of leaves, the sound of cicadas
It seems to be softly singing the hot summer
Vines grow wildly, bricks and tiles are restored,
Four banyan trees quietly witness the century-old history of this red house
After the renovation, Qishang Rong House
Also pays more attention to the relationship between nature and architecture
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I really like the local guide service of Rong House,
The housekeeper's detailed explanation shows his love for this land
Away from the noisy commercial area, stepping into a quiet, ancient alley
This is the B-side of Gulangyu,
Each building has its own story and history,
Worthy of your pause, to savor carefully,
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I think because of Qishang Rong House,
I am willing to set foot on Xiamen and Gulangyu again and again
Ava Bell85 ~
Gulangyu Qishang Rong House
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Qishang Rong House
📍No. 9 Xinghua Road, Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian
🌟Located on Yanwei Mountain, a world intangible cultural heritage site, it is a tranquil paradise amidst the bustling city. The century-old "Four Banyan Villa" was built in 1920, and its name comes from the century-old banyan trees surrounding the building. The renovation was handled by the master architect Tang Jiansong, who preserved its unique and independent new look.
🌟The exterior still retains the red brick corridors, with banyan trees entwining and extending on the exterior walls, forming a unique and charming landscape. The circular pool in front of the courtyard cleverly integrates with the building, reflecting the villa in the water and creating a serene atmosphere.
🌟Inside the Rong House, there is also the most beautiful bookstore, where many internet celebrities have taken stunning photos. It is also one of the filming locations for Ethan Juan.
🌟This is an art space that highly integrates contemporary art, local culture, and Nanyang architectural style. After 19 years of protection and renovation, it has finally officially met the public, redefining the ultimate experience of mansion living.
AvaMacLeod
Lohkah Isle at Qi Shang Banyan House | Fun, Photogenic, and Full of New Year's Flavor.
Chirping and chattering, murmuring and muttering
In the courtyard of the Banyan House,
Under the banyan tree, by the pond, at the treetops...
It is said that birds are sentient, preferring quiet over noise, sensing safety and danger. There are fewer birds nesting in the city compared to the old districts, but on Gulangyu Island, it is a major destination for birds to build nests and settle down. There are many bird nests on Gulangyu Island, with swallow nests being the most numerous.
What visitors don't see is the birds' secret garden. The West-facing Swallowtail Ecological Park, with its lush greenery, often attracts migratory birds for a stopover. Guests who have visited the Banyan House joked that the natural morning alarm clock is the 'friends' chirping and chattering, murmuring and muttering in the courtyard.
'Gulangyu Encyclopedia' Swallow Nest Edition
Across from No. 169 Neicuo'ao, there is an 'old house' of a swallow, built by a pair of swallows about 10 years ago. This excited Mr. Huang and his family. At that time, the swallow nest was only supported by an electric wire, and Mr. Huang, worried about its stability, specially installed a support bracket underneath. He also laid newspapers under the nest daily to clean up bird droppings and often hid in the shadows to record the scenes of the swallow parents feeding their babies.
However, in 2005, the swallow family encountered a sad event. The swallow couple had three more chicks, and children living nearby came to raid the nest, catching the chicks, which led to their subsequent death. The swallow parents returned and mourned ceaselessly before finally leaving for good. Mr. Huang waited for many years, but his wish was never fulfilled.
Until two years ago, Mr. Huang took an interest in cleaning the nest again and found a half-smoked cigarette butt inside. He thought, perhaps the swallows didn't return because of the cigarette butt? To his excitement, in the spring of 2012, the swallow couple indeed came back!
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Lohkah Isle at Qi Shang Banyan House on Gulangyu Island, a key protected historical building, is a century-old mansion surrounded by four banyan trees, built in 1920. Drawing nourishment from time, it awaits old and new friends, gathering and returning home for the New Year.
From New Year's Eve to the fifth day, each day combines traditional culture,
Fun, photogenic, and full of New Year's flavor!
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29th | Enchanting Dust
New Year's Eve | Big Surrounding Stove
1st Day | Lion Dance Greetings
2nd Day | 'Sweet' Day
3rd Day | Courtyard 'Lifting the Bar'
4th Day | Welcoming 'Deities' for Blessings
5th Day | 'Breaking the Fifth' to Start Work
*2.9-2.17 During the Spring Festival
Qi Shang Banyan House New Year's Flavor Experience Activities:
Lion Dance to Welcome Spring, Islander New Year Visits, Courtyard Stove Tea Brewing, Mahjong 'Lifting the Bar', Festival Handicrafts
Gulangyu
Qi Shang Banyan House | Off-Peak Travel Accommodation.
Meet nature, every day is a good day.
Although the Dragon Year Spring Festival holiday has passed, everything has returned to normal.
In the new year, experience all flavors through sunshine, clouds, rain, and snow, and face them with equanimity.
Get closer to nature and to oneself, have something to nurture and to hold on to.