Xiamen Off-the-Beaten-Path | Gulangyu Catholic Church

| Gulangyu Catholic Church. Atop the Deer Reef on Gulangyu Island, there stands a white building that is quite eye-catching. It is the Gulangyu Catholic Church, which is not only one of the core elements of the World Cultural Heritage but also a must-visit spot for tourists to Gulangyu. The entire church is dominated by Gothic spires, with pointed arches and windows, and even the facade decorations, door mullions, and openwork parapets are all pointed, making it particularly distinctive. The church faces northwest and southeast, with a building area of 232 square meters, and is constructed of brick, stone, and wood. The layout is square at the front, rectangular in the middle, and semicircular at the back. The front part is the bell tower, which has three floors: the entrance on the first floor, the hymn floor on the second, and the bell tower on the third. It is also a very niche place, great for strolling and taking photos, with a lot of character, especially the main door of the church, which is very photogenic~ When you come to Gulangyu, why not visit here for a walk, take some photos, it's quiet and off-the-beaten-path, very photogenic, highly recommended~ 💁 Name: 📍 Address: No. 34, Lujiao Road, Gulangyu, Xiamen