kulangsu
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2017
location: Xiamen, Fujian Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 24.4475000000, 118.0619444444
last visited: 2016
unesco id: 1541
world heritage site: 1541
Kulangsu, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a historic island blending Chinese and colonial architecture from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for its car-free streets, Victorian-style buildings, and serene gardens, it reflects a unique cultural fusion from its past as an international settlement. This charming site preserves a legacy of global exchange and architectural beauty.
