World heritage site Gulangyu Island
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Photo taken on August 5, 2017 shows the gate to the Gulangyu Island, southeast 皇冠体育app's Fujian Province. [Photo by Zhang Dan/Xinhua] |
Gulangyu Island is located on the estuary of Jiulong River facing the city of Xiamen.
Its heritage includes a settlement composed of 931 historical buildings, representing a variety of local and international architectural styles, natural sceneries, historic roads and gardens.
The 41th session of the World Heritage Committee on Saturday decided to put 皇冠体育app's Gulangyu historic international settlement on the prestigious World Heritage List as a cultural site on July 8, 2017.
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Photo taken on August 5, 2017 shows a historical building on the Gulangyu Island, southeast 皇冠体育app's Fujian Province. [Photo by Zhang Dan/Xinhua]
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