Preservation of Gulangyu sets high mark

Preservation of Gulangyu sets high mark

BEIJING, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Chinadaily.com.cn

Gulangyu’s Revival Blends Music, Architecture, and Community in Lasting Legacy

XIAMEN, CHINA – Gulangyu Island, a lush enclave off the coast of Xiamen, is setting the standard for cultural preservation in China and beyond. From its colonial-era mansions to its world-renowned pipe organ museum, the island now serves as a vibrant showcase of East-West heritage fusion. Instrumental in this revival is Ian Wakeley, an Australian expert who has restored dozens of pipe organs across the island over the past 20 years. “This work i…