Kulangsu Island in Xiamen, China

Originally established as an official International Settlement by Western merchants in Xiamen, the small of island of Kulangsu is now known as China's "Island of Music" and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering an area of less than 2 square kilometers, Kulangsu packs a punch despite its tiny size. In particular, the island if famous for its fusion of architectural styles, which span from the traditional Fujianese to the Western-influenced colonial. The mix of architectural cultures is so prominent here that the building style of the island has been recognized as its own ar...