Gulangyu covers an area of approximately 1.78 square kilometers (0.74 square miles) and boasts a green coverage rate exceeding 40%. The island hosts a diverse range of plant species, including over 90 families and more than 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, and ground cover plants. Its landscape features rugged rocks, steep cliffs, and beautiful beaches shaped by years of ocean wave action 1.
The island's climate is subtropical marine monsoon, characterized by warm and humid conditions throughout the year, making it a perennially attractive destination. The terrain is predominantly hilly and mountainous, with the original vegetation being sparse but supplemented by numerous introduced plant species. The animal life on the island is primarily composed of marine organisms
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