Located in the south-east of Fujian province, Xiamen, formerly known in the West as Amoy, comprises the island of Xiamen, the little island of Gulangyu and the northern banks of Jiulongjiang. It is one of the most attractive ports in China; as you walk ﾠthrough a maze of steep, narrow streets you will discover a town that has kept all its colonial charm. You wonﾒt be able to resist the peaceful charm of the little island of Gulangyu. In the heart of this green seaside oasis, you can admire beautiful houses dating from imperial times, and savour a moment of relaxation in the shade of ancient banyan trees.