[2024 Shishi Attraction] Travel Guide for Wanshou Pagoda (Updated Dec)

Auntie Tower and Liusheng Stone Tower, please call me Tuta Female King. The Guru Tower is located in Baogai Mountain, Shishi City. It is a hollow stone tower built with granite. It is the navigation mark of the sea-going ship in the past. The tower has five floors and 21 meters high. It is particularly embarrassing because of the mountain. The Auntie Tower is backed by Quanzhou Bay and faces the Taiwan Strait. It is about the lock of the water and the southeast.

Reverse Tourism in Shishi

💗Day 1: Bagua Street Traditional Market - Wanshou Tower (Gusao Tower) - Yongning Ancient Garrison Town - Yongning Chenghuang Temple - Golden Coast - Luoji Temple - Hongta Bay 💗Guanyin Mountain - Shishi Little Kamakura - Liusheng Tower - Linluan Ferry 💗Bagua Street Traditional Market: A gathering place for traditional Shishi flavors, many old-brand snacks are located here. To eat in Quanzhou is to have a stomach in Shishi, where the soul of Quanzhou's cuisine lies. Food recommendations: Foji Amin Oyster Pancake, Jinhui Fried Kway Teow Shop, Wangji Run Bing Cai, Majiaoqiao Fish Meat Soup Shop, Wangchuan Peanut Soup, Lizhi Garlic Branch, Wangji Snail Stall, A'tu Taro Ball Shop Gusao Tower: Also known as Wanshou Tower or Guansuo Tower, built during the Southern Song Dynasty, it was a navigational mark for ships at sea in ancient Quanzhou Port, overlooking the cityscape of Shishi. The scenic area also includes Shiku Park, Huxue Temple, and Chaotian Temple, which can be visited together, and a night scene network red light walking trail. Yongning Ancient Garrison Town: A famous hometown of overseas Chinese, one of the three major garrison towns of the Ming Dynasty, 'Yongning Wei'. 💗During the National Day, the Yongning Ancient Garrison Town and Chenghuang Cultural Festival is held. Yongning Chenghuang Temple: Founded during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the architectural art structure is strict and exquisite. Its calligraphy, couplets, wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings are all from the hands of masters of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it is the best-preserved Chenghuang Temple in the Quanzhou area. 💗Food recommendations: A'Tan Water Fried Buns, A'Kua Flat Food, Old Moutou Feng A, Old Street Pot Rice, Beimen Four Fruit Soup Shishi Golden Coast: One of the eighteen scenic spots of Quanzhou, including Luoji Temple. 💗Luoji Temple: 'Buddhist Country by the Sea', during high tide, you can see the beautiful scenery of 'temple rising from the sea, viewing the sea from the temple', a popular check-in spot for Li Xian. 💗Guanyin Mountain: Shishi's version of 'Little Yehliu', a small hill surrounded by sea on three sides, where you can watch both sunrise and sunset, and check in the weathered rocks on the mountain that have been there for thousands of years. Hongta Bay: One of the few shallow beaches in Fujian, Shishi's version of 'Maldives', a natural swimming and summer retreat, and also an excellent place for sea foraging and watching the sunrise. 💗Shishi Little Kamakura: Go out of the southwest gate of Liusheng Tower, a pedestrian path extending to the seaside, check in Shishi's version of Little Kamakura. Liusheng Tower: Built during the Northern Song Dynasty, it is the first lighthouse of the Oriental No.1 Port (Citan Port), the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. It was a navigational mark of ancient Quanzhou Bay. 💗Linluan Ferry: One of the 'Three Treasures of the Maritime Silk Road', a thousand-year-old ferry, the starting point of the ancient Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road, suitable for watching the sunset. 💗The renovated Shishi Xinhua Road is full of a retro atmosphere, and it is really photogenic here Bagua Street during the day has a rich ancient flavor, and at night when the lights are on, it has a different atmosphere~ Combined with another un-demolished street next door, it has a special taste of the fireworks of the world. 💗If you don't know what to eat when you come to Shishi, you can come here to take a look, take photos, shop, and eat! Location: Bagua Street Traditional Market Transportation: It is recommended to drive or use Didi Ticket: Free

Wanshou Pagoda: A Must-Visit on the Quanzhou World Heritage Tour

Quanzhou, a journey through world heritage sites, is not complete without seeing its pagodas: the twin pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple are simple and majestic, and there's also the Wanshou Pagoda in Shishi! As a navigational pagoda, Wanshou Pagoda is located on the top of Baogai Mountain, also known as the Sisters Pagodas, built during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1131-1162), an octagonal hollow pavilion-style tower. That day the sky was so blue, after visiting the Luojiang Temple, we came to Baogai Mountain. Starting from the foot of the mountain, we walked slowly, the slope was not steep, the breeze was pleasant, and the scenery was nice!

Quanzhou has become a hit, you must come and see!

Quanzhou has been unexpectedly popular for two years now! I know you all are attracted by Quanzhou's World Heritage sites, and the 'half city of fireworks, half city of immortals' vibe. After you've checked off the walkable World Heritage sites in the city area, if you have half a day left, I suggest you visit Luoyang Bridge. If you have another half day, I strongly recommend you visit the Gushao Tower in Shishi, and also try some of Shishi's delicious food, to experience the old and traditional atmosphere of this small town. 💡Attraction Guide: Gushao Tower is built on Baogai Mountain in Shishi, also known as the Wanshou Tower. It served as an ancient lighthouse and has a history of over 800 years. The tower is five stories tall, measuring 21.65 meters. If the East and West Pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple are elegant, then Gushao Tower is somewhat short and stout. Since Baogai Mountain itself is over 200 meters above sea level, the Gushao Tower built at the highest point of the mountain can be seen from dozens of kilometers away, visually more imposing than the East and West Pagodas. 🏔Baogai Mountain itself is a huge rock mountain, and it's quite interesting to climb. It's not very high, but it takes about half an hour to reach the top. On a clear day, the view of Shishi city and the sunset from the mountain is beautiful, and you can also see the distant bay. On windy days, the wind on the mountain is super strong, and it feels like you could be blown away. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving or taking a taxi is recommended. There is a relatively large parking lot at the foot of the mountain which is convenient for parking. Taking a taxi is also convenient since it's not far from Shishi city center. If you take the bus, the bus stop is a bit far from the mountain. 📸Photo Spots: 1. There's a Sanyuan Zen Temple at the foot of the mountain that's quite beautiful, especially the intricate and exquisite roof. 2. There's a stone gate when you officially start climbing the mountain, and the road there is directly aligned with Gushao Tower, making it a good spot for photos. 3. Before climbing the last part of the rock mountain, there's a fork in the road where there's a path that's very photogenic, and you can also take pictures of the mountain behind it, which is also quite picturesque. 4. The best spot to photograph Gushao Tower is at the pavilion on the east side, which is perfectly positioned. 5. At the top of the mountain, below the pagoda, you can take pictures of Shishi city, the sunset, and the distant blue bay. 🌠Warm Tips: Make sure to go on a sunny day! Only on a sunny day will the photos turn out well!!! It's windy on the mountain, so bring an extra piece of clothing. Lastly, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and insects.

The ancient towers that witness the emotions and history of the hometown of overseas Chinese have a poignant story behind them

Gushao Tower, located on Baogai Mountain in Shishi City, is also known as 'Wanshou Tower' or 'Guan Suo Tower'. It was built during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of over 800 years. Gushao Tower backs onto Quanzhou Bay and faces the Taiwan Strait, embodying the spirit of controlling the waterway and guarding the southeast, hence it is also called 'Guan Suo Tower'. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Quanzhou Port was one of the largest trading ports in the world, with a very prosperous foreign trade, conducting business with more than seventy countries and regions. At that time, Gushao Tower became a navigational marker for ships at sea.

Gusao Tower

Gusao Tower is located on Baogai Mountain in Shishi City, also known as 'Wanshou Tower', 'Guan Suo Tower'. It was built during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Quanzhou Port was one of the largest trading ports in the world, and at that time, Gusao Tower became a beacon for sea navigation.