2024 Fu'an Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Fu’an (福安) is part of Ningde City, located in the northeast of Fujian Province. Some of the many tourist attractions of Fu’an include the stunning scenery of the National Geopark of Baiyun Mountain, as well as the ancient geological relics situated to the south. The area is also home to the ancient Song Dynasty castle complex of Fu’an Lian Village, the Xita Grape Valley and the She ethnic minority, which make up the region’s unique culture.
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Fujian Ningde Tourist Attractions
Ningde in Fujian is a place with rich natural landscapes and profound cultural heritage. Here are some must-visit tourist attractions in Ningde:
1. Taimu Mountain: Known for its unique granite peak forest and cave landscape, it is reputed as the "Fairyland on the Sea." The scenic area is divided into five major areas: Taimu Mountain, Jiuli Stream Waterfall, Qingchuan Seaside, Sangyuan Cuihu, and Fuyao Islands.
2. Baishuiyang Scenic Area: Famous for its clear water, spectacular waterfalls, and unique karst landforms. The entire scenic area is divided into Baishuiyang, Yiyang, Shuizhuyang, Shuangxi, and Qipanding areas.
3. Dayushan Islands: One of China's top ten beautiful islands, it retains its unique tranquility and pristine nature, with mountains, meadows, lakes, and the sea all visible at the same time.
4. Yuanyang Stream: With its beautiful mountains and rivers, it is a great place for mandarin ducks to inhabit. Every autumn, thousands of mandarin ducks fly from the north to spend the winter here.
5. Yangjia Stream: The beautiful Yangjia Stream retains a hundred-year-old banyan tree group, making it an excellent place for photography enthusiasts.
6. Dongbi Village: A pristine fishing village backed by mountains and facing the sea, it is also the most beautiful fishing village in Fujian. The stone houses are stacked in layers, giving a sense of leisurely and carefree slow life.
7. Beiqi Tidal Flat: With its pristine fishing boats and charming tidal flat scenery, the first rays of sunlight at sunrise sprinkle on the sea surface, and fishermen work hard, creating beautiful pictures in every frame.
8. Sizhuo Islands: Known for its unique scenery and beautiful style, it is reputed as the "Pearl on the Sea."
9. Dajing Beach: The Beidaihe of Northeast Fujian, a seaside scenic area with blue sea and golden sand, perfect for summer.
10. Fuan Baiyun Mountain: With a main peak of 1,450 meters above sea level, it is one of the two major peaks in eastern Fujian. The scenic resources are very rich, mainly featuring unique geological wonders and beautiful mountain and canyon scenery.
These attractions showcase the natural beauty and cultural charm of Ningde, making them great places for tourists to explore and experience.
Sandu'ao, Ningde, Fujian | Home of the Yellow Croaker.
| Home of the Yellow Croaker. Sandu'ao is located in the southeast of Ningde City, Fujian Province, and is the "gateway and throat of the five counties" along the coast of eastern Fujian. It consists of 5 single islands and a Cheng'ao Peninsula, 14 islets, 17 reefs, 5 tidal flats, and Guanjingyang and Fudingyang. It is a rare natural harbor in the world that can accommodate ships of tens of thousands of tons.
Sandu'ao is still a relatively niche scenic spot, with little information available online and unclear signs on the island.
There are two places that are confusing:
1⃣How to find the attractions 2⃣Pier boarding point
▫I thought the island was not big, so I followed the people on the same boat, but I made a series of mistakes. The map on the island was not very useful, so I asked the locals for a shortcut, and I recorded it for future reference.
▫The shortcut to the church is a staircase, and it takes 5-10 minutes to reach the Catholic Church.
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🚢Transportation: Jin Shetou - Sandu'ao Pier (about 30 minutes)
▫Jin Shetou: 8:15, 9:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:15, 16:45
▫Sandu'ao: 7:00, 7:30, 9:00, 12:00, 12:30, 16:00
💰Adult: 20, Child: 10, 10 yuan increase during the New Year.
▫Jiaotou Pier: From 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, 💰ticket price is 10 yuan, about 15 minutes. There are minibuses at Jiaotou Pier to Mindong Square. (I was afraid of missing the last boat, so I made a strategy, but I didn't practice it)
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📍Jin Shetou Pier, take a taxi to "Zai Matou BBQ Camp"
The parking lot next to it is the Jin Shetou Pier
⚠️Pay attention to the route when returning, don't get on the wrong boat
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👀Highlights:
There are three main attractions on the island: Catholic Church, Luocuo Monastery, Monastery, and Fuhai Customs Tax Office.
The master of Guiling Temple is truly a master of landscaping
Fuan is very interesting, on one side there is a strong sense of human life, and on the other side, it is the county with the most monks in the country. There are more than a hundred temples in 18 towns. It seems that the imperial edict of Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty, 'Bestow five blessings to bring peace to the county,' is well recognized by the masters.
Although I found many temples interesting, time was limited, so I only visited Guiling Temple, which is the favorite of Buddhist youths. It is indeed quite special. People say it is full of wabi-sabi style, but I think it is more of a Zen simplicity. Beauty in imperfection, simplicity in the grand scheme, the light and texture of time hidden in the ruins, yet more lively and dynamic than the extreme desolation beauty advocated by wabi-sabi. The master who designed this place must have seen all the beauty in the world and found peace in a grain of sand, experiencing the changing seasons and finding beauty all around. In the small courtyard of the temple, one can listen to the wind and rain, observe the sun, moon, and stars, and contemplate the truths they wish to understand.
It started raining just as I arrived at the temple. I saw the master diligently cleaning, and I didn't want to disturb him, so I wandered around the outskirts. I found that every small scene here was designed, with good calligraphy everywhere, and the decorations were all natural and simple handmade items. Perhaps it is meant to convey that each small item made from 'scraps' contains the principle of everything from nothing?
The most interesting are the various stone Buddha towers, each with an introduction and explanation, like a small Buddha tower exhibition park. Just seeing this made the drive up the mountain worthwhile.
Although the current Guiling Temple is new, it is said to have traceable origins. Guiling Temple is in Guiling Village, which had inhabitants even before the Tang Dynasty. It became a village during the reign of Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty and was once an official post road and important material distribution center from Fuan to Shouning, known as 'Wharf City.' Later, because the shape of Xiufeng Mountain outside the village resembled a giant turtle, it was renamed Guiling Village. The village has a temple originally named Qinyuan Temple, built during the Xiantong period of the Tang Dynasty. It was later renamed Guiling Temple along with the village. Although the ancient relics are no longer traceable, the historical inheritance still holds its significance.
During the Qingyuan period of the Song Dynasty, Zhu Xi once came to Guiling Temple to give lectures, making the temple famous. Today, the remnants of the Tang and Song styles in Guiling Temple are probably the best interpretation of its history.
tips: Transportation is inconvenient, suitable for self-driving. You can park at the village entrance.
The temple does not require an entrance fee, and there is a tea room and vegetarian meals available.
An ancient village named Lian Village, conferred by an emperor
Lian Village is located 30 kilometers southwest of Fu'an City, along the provincial road from Saiqi to Pucheng. It is quite famous, situated on the midstream banks of Musai Creek in Xitan Town. It was once a renowned ferry crossing, hence the name Shiji Jin. It was a major commercial hub in the Eight Min region, with boats coming and going like crucian carp crossing the river. The streets and alleys were bustling for a time. The surging waters of Musai Creek flow from the southeast of the village into the sea, connecting to Xianshi Village in the north and Xitan Town in the south, surrounded by water to the east and backed by mountains to the west. This commercial port in the eastern Fujian region is a small plain formed by the alluvial deposits of Musai Creek.
The village is surrounded by mountains and water, lush with vegetation, with fields like embroidery and islets like green carpets. Lian Village in Xitan Town is the hometown of Xue Lingzhi, the first jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) of Fujian. Xue Lingzhi served as the Zuobuque and concurrently as the Taizi Shijiang. He was known for his integrity, and his student, Emperor Suzong of Tang, named the village 'Lian Village'. Lian Village has a rich literary tradition. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, it has produced 33 jinshi, and even witnessed the phenomenon of 'one family with five jinshi, father and sons, brothers all achieving high ranks', which became a celebrated story.
In Lian Village, ancient official roads can be seen everywhere, composed of three longitudinally parallel stone slabs, with small pebbles meticulously inlaid between the slabs, creating a beautiful and unique design.
Imagining the scene back then when civil and military officials returned home in glory, either riding horses or sitting in sedan chairs, with villagers lining the roads to welcome them, what a magnificent sight it must have been. Walking here, one can feel the warmth of history and listen to the echoes of time.
The ancient architecture of Lian Village is constructed from bottom to top, using materials such as stone, brick, and wood, with a heavy base and a light top, adhering to the natural growth pattern and embodying communication with life and nature. It reflects the respect and love of the ancients for nature. The solemn ancestral halls, the clear waters, the mottled ancient roads... every brick, stone, plant, and tree in Lian Village is imbued with a serene ancient charm.
The ancient village, the long ancient official roads, although the walking scenery has gone far, the charm of this village, with its distant mountains and nearby waters, leaves behind a lingering fragrance.
Tips: It is recommended to drive yourself. From Xiaobaishi Town, Xiaoqi Village → Xitan Town, Lian Village → Shekou Town, Tangyang Village, spend a leisurely day and savor it with your heart.
Very worth a visit, the stunning scenery of Dongchong Peninsula in Xiapu
In the southeast of Xiapu, there is a huge and narrow peninsula, shaped like an arm, stretching from the land to the East China Sea and then folding back. It shelters many villages in the six townships of Sandu'ao and Xiapu's 'Nanshang' between Xiapu, Fu'an, Jiaocheng, and Luoyuan. This is the Dongchong Peninsula.
At the southernmost tip of the Dongchong Peninsula, there is an ancient village called Dongchong Village. The Dongchong Peninsula is named after Dongchong Village at its southern end. It echoes the prominent part of the Jianjiang Peninsula in Luoyuan, Fuzhou, with the closest point being less than 3 kilometers, forming a huge circular embrace. The sea area embraced within is the famous Sandu'ao.
Dongchongkou is the only outlet to the sea in Sandu'ao, 0.8 kilometers long from east to west and 0.6 kilometers wide from north to south, facing Luoyuan across the sea. Historically, Dongchongkou held significant positions in transportation and national defense. During the Qing Dynasty, a commander was stationed here with troops for defense. A customs office was established, ranking alongside the regular customs offices in Fuzhou and Xiamen. During the Republic of China period, customs institutions were still stationed here.
Qilin Mountain is located to the east of Dongchongkou. It is named after a stone on the mountain that resembles a qilin (a mythical creature). It is a non-scenic spot in Shatang Natural Village of Dongchong Village, Beibi Township. The mountain is filled with various strange rocks, some towering into the clouds, some lying across the path like barriers, and some stacked in layers resembling standing figures. Qilin Mountain is surrounded by the sea on three sides, making it an excellent spot to view the natural scenery of Dongchongkou.
A trail has been built along the winding terrain of Qilin Mountain, with viewing platforms set up along the way for tourists to enjoy the sea view of Dongchongkou from different angles. A parking lot has been built at the entrance of the Qilin Mountain trail to provide parking for self-driving tourists, standardizing the traffic issues of non-scenic spots.
Walking around the mountain, climbing to the top of the reef cliff, leaning on the railing and looking far, the sky is blue with rolling gray clouds, the sea is blue connecting to the horizon. Except for the ridge, many mountain shadows can be seen at the junction of the sea and sky. Some isolated islands hang like hats, and some low hills stretch into lines, appearing near or far like a floating fairyland. Looking down from the ridge, it gradually lowers and extends into the sea like a green dragon entering the water, surrounded by waves singing joyfully. Both slopes of the mountain are dark green, lush with Taiwan acacia trees full of bright yellow flowers, bursting with vitality.
Coastlines, fishing villages, forests, beautiful scenery awaits you at every turn. Like a fairytale peninsula, there are no crowded people here, only towering green peaks, winding coastlines... wonderful fairyland scenery waiting for you to discover.
Tips: It is recommended to drive yourself. Starting from Ningde City, Fujian, head north for an hour. Exit at the Xiapu highway exit, and go straight along the main road. The road becomes narrower and more winding. Amidst the mountains and waters, a vast blue sea suddenly leaps into view, with fishing rafts in patches, sand gulls gathering, and hundreds of boats competing. Here, the mountains are pierced by the sea; the sea is surrounded by mountains. The mountains and sea are in close combat, with golden spears and iron horses, stirring the soul—this is the Dongchong Peninsula.
Natural Oxygen Bar, Summer Resort: Zongshu Mountain
Zongshu Mountain, located in Fu'an City, Fujian Province, is a comprehensive rural cultural tourism complex that integrates tourism, dining, health care, and entertainment. The natural environment here is beautiful, with mountain streams in the front, green hills and forests in the back, and scattered wooden cabins for accommodation. Here, you can experience a unique rural lifestyle.
From a bird's-eye view, the green waters and mountains, terraced fields, and lush greenery create a scene reminiscent of the utopia described by Tao Yuanming.
The independent wooden villas of Zongshu Mountain are scattered and built along the mountain. There are also great benefits to enjoy villa life. The independent wooden villas come in various types, making them very suitable for families, friends, couples, and other groups.
The resort area has unique natural ecological advantages, being a 'natural oxygen bar' within a radius. The mountains are green, the water is gentle, the heart is calm. Looking up, the sky is blue, the clouds are soft; breathing in, the wind is fragrant, and the mood is intoxicating.
This summer, meet at Zongshu Mountain, play in the streams, enjoy delicious food to cool off, sing loudly, and enjoy exclusive stays in the cabins. Start your joyful vacation time as you wish. In the hot summer, come to Zongshu Mountain to cool off and enjoy a refreshing summer.
Fuan Light Luxury Hotel is on the list, and the surrounding facilities are quite complete
Vienna Hotel is a national chain hotel. This time we came to Fuan to play, and we chose their hotel. They only have one store in Fuan, and the hotel hasn't been open for long, so the furnishings inside are relatively new, and the stay experience is quite strong.
🏨Hotel Name: Fuan Vienna Hotel
📍Hotel Address: No. 6-1, Fuchun Avenue, Banzhong Township, Fuan City.
The hotel is quite large, with a big parking lot at the entrance, and the stay is free. The first floor is the rest area and the front desk. The service attitude of the young ladies at the front desk is very good, and the check-in process is very fast.
We booked a deluxe twin room. The overall area of the room is not large, but it is very clean, and the bedding is really comfortable to sleep on.
The overall decoration style of their hotel is relatively light luxury. If breakfast is not included, the room we booked is less than 300 yuan, which is very cost-effective.
There are many places to play around the hotel, such as Tianma Mountain Park, Banzhong Forest Park, Fuchun Park, and Lianchi Square, all within 5 kilometers.
There are also many internet-famous restaurants around, which are very suitable for staying here and then going out for a walk and eat.
Rest and Get Stuff Done
Trip to Fu’an spur of the moment thing . But glad I did, rooms are great value and space to relax and get stuff done .
Come to Lian Village for a spring outing, the environment is really nice
Let's go to Lian Village for a spring outing this weekend. Lian Village is an ancient village in Fu'an City, Ningde City, Fujian Province, and it is the only village in China that was named with the character '廉' (Lian) by imperial decree.
📍 Address: Xitan Town, Fu'an City, Ningde City, Fujian Province.
🎫 Ticket: Free.
⌚️ Opening Hours: All day.
🚗 Driving: Take the Shenhai Expressway or the Ningshang Expressway to Fu'an, switch to G104 → Xiapu Line, and you will arrive at Lian Village.
Spring is the most beautiful season in Lian Village, with many flowers blooming, such as rapeseed and chrysanthemums, making it super photogenic. So, it's really nice to come here for a spring outing.
There are also many attractions in Lian Village to check in, such as the ancient official road, Chen's Ancestral Hall, the ancient city wall, Xue Lingzhi's former residence, and Linggu Caotang, all of which are not to be missed.
In addition, there are many special local foods here, like Fu'an Guangbing and Muyang BBQ, which are definitely worth trying.
By the way, there is a big lake next to Lian Village where you can also go boating. It's great fun for kids who will surely love it.
tips: It's better to come for a spring outing when the weather is good for better photo effects, but remember to protect yourself from the sun.
I will not allow anyone to remain unaware of this treasure of an ancient village in Fujian
There is such an ancient village in Xi Bing, Fu'an, Fujian, known as the "Chinese Ancient Residential Houses Museum". It is a niche secret realm where time seems to stand still, perfect for enjoying a slow-paced vacation under the sun.🌞
This place is Louxia Village.🏯
⏳Ancient residential architecture cluster
The ancient houses with white walls and black tiles are full of stories, and dozens of well-structured mansions carry a strong historical atmosphere. Guanyin pockets, saddle walls, wooden door and window carvings... all have a unique ancient architectural beauty. It's also especially photogenic, full of retro charm.📸
⛩️Shifeng Temple
This ancient temple, founded in the Tang Dynasty, is one of the earliest buildings in Eastern Fujian to be designated as a national key cultural relics protection unit. The magnificent Daxiong Hall and the lush millennium sandalwood trees all bear the weight of a profound historical era.
🌳｜Fujian Ningde Fu'an·Louxia Village
📍｜About a 45min drive from Fu'an city center, the scenery along the self-drive route is also super beautiful～
🎫｜Free of charge🆓
National-level intangible cultural heritage, you're missing out if you don't promote Fujian
A hidden gem travel destination🔜Fuan·Tanyang Village
Not only does it boast idyllic countryside scenery filled with the fragrance of tea, but it is also the birthplace of the national-level intangible cultural heritage 'Tanyang Gongfu' black tea technique.🍵
Compared to popular tourist spots, I prefer quiet, off-the-beaten-path places where I can settle down, slow down, and feel the peace and reflection that travel brings to my soul.
Tanyang Village in Ningde, Fujian, is just such a place.🩵
⏳Hidden among the mountains, Tanyang Village may seem unremarkable, yet it is a Chinese historical and cultural village & traditional Chinese village, with many old buildings from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China era, embodying a very profound historical heritage.
🍵This is the birthplace of the national-level intangible cultural heritage 'Tanyang Gongfu' black tea technique, where you can🉑experience the rich tea culture.
🌿The small river that flows through the village, the layered green tea garden forests, the simple and enthusiastic villagers, the joy of milk tea freedom🧋... it's perfect for enjoying a pastoral vacation away from the city.
🌈Must-visit spots
✔️Diao Tower: Built by wealthy merchants in the past to prevent banditry.
✔️Zhenwu Covered Bridge: Built in the second year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, it is a historical witness to the prosperity of Tanyang Village's tea trade.
✔️Horizontal Building: The former site of the Fengtailing Tea House, it is the most completely preserved early black tea workshop, recording three hundred years of historical changes and the development of 'Tanyang Gongfu'.
✔️Tanyang Gongfu Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall: Located in the 'Fengtailing' architectural complex, it was the private residence of Shi Guangling, displaying relics related to Tanyang Gongfu tea, and you can also🉑experience the production process of Tanyang Gongfu black tea.
✔️Tanyang Tea Field: Experience the joy of tea picking in the tea garden, and visit to learn tea-making skills.
A Must-Visit Travel Guide to Chayang Ancient Street in Fuan
Everyone has an old street in their memory,
which starts with bustle and ends with silence, stretching through time.
Chayang Ancient Street in Fuan, carrying a century of history and serving as a hub for water and land transportation and a distribution center for goods, is like a container that condenses the essence of the city's stories. Every detail, every corner, every street lamp, adds layers of intriguing stories to the timeline.
This is where Zhu Xi, the master of rationalist philosophy, passed through, and the hometown of the renowned philosopher Huang Gan. The national hero and famous anti-Japanese general Huang Chuan was born here. Not only does it have more than a hundred historical buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, but it was also a hub for revolutionary information in Eastern Fujian.
It is said that 'folk customs are rooted in the community, and folk culture cannot be separated from the marketplace.' The first stop for newcomers to Fuan is Dongda Road, a street of folk culture. Although it has shed its old look to reveal a new face, the strong sense of life is still palpable. This street, less than 300 meters long, gathers more than 60% of Fuan's gold and silver jewelry, cheongsams, dragon and phoenix gowns, and other shops, making it a true hub for folk handicrafts. Despite its small size, it has everything one could need.
Stepping into Yangtou Street and Chayang Ancient Street feels like traveling back in time. Compared to the bustling crowd of Dongda Road, this place has an added tranquility. Today, the ancient street is even more charming, with wedding customs, silverware making, and the culture of wedding attendants, each an intangible cultural heritage finding its space here, continuing the prosperity and charm of the old street.
If you also come to Fuan, could we have the honor of meeting and enjoying together the feeling of walking on the bluestone pavement, where the silence has a particularly solid sensation?
Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Destination | Family Travel Guide to Fairyland Baiyun Mountain in Fu'an
| Family Travel Guide to Fairyland Baiyun Mountain in Fu'an.
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This is Shrimp Mommy🥰
A wise choice for this Spring Festival✔
is to avoid all the major 📍popular travel destinations
and opt for the lesser-known city in Fujian—Fu'an
Indeed, it resulted in a leisurely and comfortable Spring Festival holiday✨
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A place you must not miss when you come to Fu'an
is the fairyland Baiyun Mountain
As a national geological park⛰
its unique "pot holes" and "stone waterfalls" are worth seeing
Perhaps you're more familiar with the neighboring Taimu Mountain
but surprisingly, not many people know about this one
The whole experience is very relaxing and comfortable
I strongly recommend everyone to make time for it‼
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🔻Travel Tips
It's suggested to have a full breakfast in the city before heading to the mountain
It takes about 45min to drive from the city to the park entrance
From there, a 15-minute sightseeing bus ride will take you to the mountain top
The route is designed to start from the top at 【Jiulong Cave】 and go downhill
The Jiulong Cave area is also the essence of the place
Follow the stream downhill to 【Chanxi Village】 to finish the trip
The journey can be completed in 2 hours for adults
With children, take it easy for about 3 hours
Prepare some biscuits and water in advance, as there are not many snack bars on the mountain
Bring some of your child's favorite snacks, little steamed buns, and small toys for rewards
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⛰: Fu'an Baiyun Mountain
🎫: 💰90
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What's more considerate about this scenic area is
that those born in the year of the Dragon🐉 or with the character 'dragon' in their name get free admission🆓~
Rush in 2024!
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Take your parents to Liancun to experience the 'integrity culture' of ancient scholars
Liancun is an ancient village with a long history and charm, the only 3A scenic spot in the beautiful countryside of Fu'an, a cultural village with clear mountains and beautiful waters, beautiful scenery, unique architecture, willows, and continuous delicacies. It is also the hometown of Xue Lingzhi, the 'first scholar of Fujian' from the Tang Dynasty.
⛩️Address: Xiapu Line, Liancun Scenic Area, Fu'an City, Ningde City, Fujian Province
The whole Liancun is very large, and there are quite a lot of attractions to visit inside, the key is that they are all free.
Chen's Ancestral Hall: The largest existing building in the ancient village, the building still retains the original style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The plaque hanging in the main hall, titled 'Famous School of Neo-Confucianism', was given by the prefect of Funing during the Qing Jiaqing era to commend the contributions of two scholars from Liancun for their work in Neo-Confucianism.
Ancient Official Road: There are many straight roads in the village, which were built by ancient people as official roads. And these roads are graded, with three-stone paths called Taifu Road, and single-stone paths called Guanlu Road.
Ancient City Wall: Liancun has a history of 1100 years and still preserves the original architectural pattern and ancient style. The ancient city wall that remains today was built during the Ming Dynasty Jiaqing era and is still very well preserved.
The entire village reflects the 'integrity culture' everywhere. Taking your parents to visit here, to understand the traditional village of ancient scholars, is a good choice.
There are also many local specialties in Liancun, such as Fu'an mixed noodles and Muyang barbecue, which are very worth checking in.
In the springtime, it's essential to check in at Liancun, which has been hiding in your favorites
With the arrival of spring, it's time to go out and wander around, to experience the romance of the season. Liancun in Fujian is definitely not to be missed, a tourist spot that doesn't require an admission fee, and it's very picturesque for photos.
Liancun is located in Xitan Town, Fu'an City, Ningde City, Fujian Province, and is the hometown of Xue Lingzhi, the first scholar of the Tang Dynasty to open up Fujian.
Liancun is themed around ancient integrity culture, with distinctive regional characteristics. The village architecture is antique and well-preserved, reflecting classical charm, making it a rare ancient cultural village in Fujian Province.
🚗 Transportation: You can take the Fu'an No. 13 bus to get there.
There are still 26 large Ming and Qing Dynasty residential buildings in Liancun, many of which still have large wooden screens that are simple in design and exquisitely carved.
Throughout the season, many flowers in Liancun are in bloom, red, green, yellow, a riot of colors. When the weather is good, it's super photogenic.
Liancun is not far from Fu'an City, and nearby there is also the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area. If time permits, you can also take a trip there.
Fuan Changting | Recognized by Fuan locals as the best place to go on weekends!
Lost in Changting
The reeds are silent, but the wind knows
📍Address: Changting Village, Bazhong She Ethnic Township, Fuan City
🧭Navigation Position: Changting (Bus Station)
⌚Shooting Date: November 5, 2023
✏It's a great place for a weekend picnic or camping, with free choice of location if you arrive before 9 am on weekends.
✏The place has a wide view, and you can catch fish, go fishing, or play with kayaks by the riverbank.
✏The place is indeed crowded on weekends, so it's recommended to pick a more secluded spot. It's very suitable for zoning out and relaxing during the weekdays, and don't forget to bring mosquito repellent or incense.
✏Down the stairs of the embankment, if you walk to the right hand side close to the end, there is a large grassy area that is perfect for picnics and taking photos as shown in picture seven.
The ancient temple is fresh and refined
Lion Peak Temple, also known as Lion Peak Guanghua Zen Temple, is located at the foot of Lion Peak Mountain, Baizhu Yang, Fu'an City, Fujian Province. It was first built in the first year of Tang Jingfu (892), and was rebuilt during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty (1796~1820). It covers an area of 16,500 square meters. Lion Peak Temple is built on the mountain, facing east from the west, and along the central axis are the archway, mountain gate, Heavenly King Hall, Daxiong Treasure Hall, Sutra Tower, and Guanyin Pavilion, etc. The Heavenly King Hall, Daxiong Treasure Hall, Dharma Hall, and Guanyin Pavilion, these four major buildings are built on the same central axis, and other buildings are symmetrically placed on both sides. The Daxiong Treasure Hall is filled with incense and is spotless everywhere. It is 13 meters deep, more than 10 meters wide, and 14 meters high. There are 24 square granite pillars, of which 8 pillars are 2.2 meters in circumference and more than 5 meters high, supporting the wooden roof beams. There are still 16 stone pillars around the hall, with a circumference of 11.8 meters, supporting the flying eaves. The window beam walls around the hall are finely carved with various patterns. Standing in the hall, you can see the overlapping bucket arches and well-organized beams, high up the hexagonal caisson in the center, with dragons and phoenixes painted on the top. On May 25, 2006, Lion Peak Temple was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Fujian Fuan's century-old earth building ancient village - Dakeng
Century-old ancient village - Dakeng, Dongqi Village, Fuan, Fujian, an ancient village composed of earth building architecture, with hundreds of years of history. The village is built on the hillside, with dozens of earth and wood houses built according to the mountain, facing the bay, with a wide view and an excellent location.
Now there are only a dozen elderly people living in the village, and other villagers have moved to the city. The children of the elderly have also moved to the city. They are unwilling to live in buildings and are still accustomed to the earth houses and the surrounding environment here. According to the elderly, there were more than 400 people in the village at its most prosperous time, and the whole village was descendants of the same family, all surnamed Sun.
The structure of the earth buildings in the village is almost the same, in the form of a quadrangle, not small in scale, and they were all considered mansions at that time. Most of them are two stories high, with the lower part built with stone blocks as the foundation of the house, and the upper part is an earth and wood structure. Although many have been ruined, the past glory is still visible.
Various vegetables are grown on the open space in front of and behind the houses, and the elderly are self-sufficient. When visiting the village, the elderly will also enthusiastically invite to eat, no admission fee, no consumption.
The natural wonder Baiyun Mountain Jiulong Cave
Baiyun Mountain Scenic Spot is located at the junction of Muyun She Ethnic Township and Xiaoyang Town in the northwest of Fuan City, Fujian Province. It is a tourist attraction integrating natural beauty, historical culture, and geological science. The scenic area is known as the "First Mountain in Eastern Fujian", with grand and spectacular river valley stone mortars, rare granite canyon deep cut meandering landforms, and rich volcanic rock landforms and other characteristic landscapes.
Jiulong Cave is located near Nanxi Village on the western foot of Baiyun Mountain, between the towering granite cliffs on both sides. According to legend, there were nine evil dragons appearing here, hence the name "Jiulong Cave". The cave is made up of huge granite stacks, varying in size and shape; there are caves in the cave, which are unfathomable. The upstream stream pours into the stone cave at the steep place, and shuttles into the stone, forming a layered water system around it, one pond after another.
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