If a foreign friend of mine is coming to my hometown Xiamen, the very place I would like to recommend is, definitely, Gulangyu. It is an island located in the southwest to the Xiamen Island. It is nearly impossible to find a tourist coming to Xiamen without spending a day or two in Gulangyu to enjoy its beauty.

Why would I consider Gulangyu a place of interest which one should never miss? Actually, there are several reasons accounting for it. Firstly, you can enjoy the view of the sea, the golden beaches, and also the magnificent landscape covered by all kinds of plants. That is why the island is called "a garden on the sea". Also, various cafés and restaurants providing local cuisines and snacks will amaze you for sure. What is more, you can learn about the history of the city and of arts after a trip to the historical sites and museums.

Personally, Gulangyu is my favorite place to go whenever I need to relax myself or have fun with friends. So I highly recommend this place to my dear foreign friend and I am sure he or she will fall in love with it at the first sight.（来源：网络）