Coastal scenery, cultural history, delicious food and meals all fit my style. I really love Fujian so much! š Maybe I’ll be a Fujianese in my next life!
š Come on! Five days and four nights, three coastal cities will take you to experience different scenic charms without retracing your steps! Here are some super hard-core analyses for you.
ćAbout the Routeć
šŗRoute: Fuzhouā”Pingtanā”Quanzhouā”Xiamen
šŗRoute: Fuzhouā”Pingtanā”Quanzhouā”Xiamen
Pingtan
First stop: [Fuzhou – Pingtanš]
šLand in Fuzhou and take a high-speed train directly to Pingtan Island.
āBe sure to watch a sunset at Changjiang’ao, see the most beautiful windmill sea at Beibuwan, step on the beach, accompanied by the sea breeze, and feel the romance here.
š§In May, you can chase the blue tears here.
ā¤At night, return to downtown Fuzhou. Go and check out the heart-shaped tree in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. Eat authentic taro paste and glutinous rice treats near Shangxiahang. Go to Yantai Hill to see the night view. At night, you can have a drink.
šTouring time: 2 days
šRecommended delicacies: Lychee-flavored meat, taro paste, Lohua (a kind of noodle dish), fish balls, and meat dumplings.
šLand in Fuzhou and take a high-speed train directly to Pingtan Island.
āBe sure to watch a sunset at Changjiang’ao, see the most beautiful windmill sea at Beibuwan, step on the beach, accompanied by the sea breeze, and feel the romance here.
š§In May, you can chase the blue tears here.
ā¤At night, return to downtown Fuzhou. Go and check out the heart-shaped tree in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. Eat authentic taro paste and glutinous rice treats near Shangxiahang. Go to Yantai Hill to see the night view. At night, you can have a drink.
šTouring time: 2 days
šRecommended delicacies: Lychee-flavored meat, taro paste, Lohua (a kind of noodle dish), fish balls, and meat dumplings.
Quanzhou
Second stop: [Quanzhou – Xunpušŗ]
šIn this lifetime, you must come to Xunpu to experience the real flower hairpin.
šEach flower is pinned on by the aunties in the village by hand.
šÆBack in Quanzhou, you are instantly in the human office of the gods. The saying “half city of fireworks and half city of immortals” is vividly reflected in this small Minnan city.
šNot only is there beautiful scenery, but Quanzhou is also a paradise of delicious food in my heart.
Bafanglin Quanzhou Cuisine Restaurant, beefsteak, Hou Apo’s meat zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings), ginger duck, mochi, taro cake, noodle paste soup… If you don’t gain three pounds, it’s like you haven’t been to Quanzhou at all.
šTouring time: 1 day
šIn this lifetime, you must come to Xunpu to experience the real flower hairpin.
šEach flower is pinned on by the aunties in the village by hand.
šÆBack in Quanzhou, you are instantly in the human office of the gods. The saying “half city of fireworks and half city of immortals” is vividly reflected in this small Minnan city.
šNot only is there beautiful scenery, but Quanzhou is also a paradise of delicious food in my heart.
Bafanglin Quanzhou Cuisine Restaurant, beefsteak, Hou Apo’s meat zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings), ginger duck, mochi, taro cake, noodle paste soup… If you don’t gain three pounds, it’s like you haven’t been to Quanzhou at all.
šTouring time: 1 day
Xiamen
Third stop: [Xiamen – Jimeiš]
šWho still only knows Gulangyu Island and Zhongshan Road when coming to Xiamen?
šIn the morning, go and worship at Nanputuo Temple. At noon, stroll and eat in Bashi. In the afternoon, check out the super photogenic Shapowei. At night, go to Haibin Park to chase a sunset.
š¶āāIf you also like city walks, don’t miss this super chill Happiness Road. šWalking route: Jiyuan Roadā”Cen East Road Smallā”Jiageng Roadā”Shigu Roadā”Tangpu Road student streetā”Shangnan Roadā”Internet-famous check-in places on Aoyuan Roadā”Dashe Roadā”Cihou Road alleyā”Jiageng Parkā”Dragon Boat Poolā”Ten-mile Long Embankment.
ā©Finally, be sure to set aside half a day for Jimei Dashe. Here, there are not only alleys and ancient houses but also many literary and artistic shops. Every place is worth lingering.
šFinally, you can return from Xiamen North Station and end this wonderful trip.
šTouring time: 2 days
šRecommended delicacies: Shangqing Seafood Processing, Sili Shacha Noodles, A Jie’s spiced beef rolls, Danxiang’s taro paste roll, Nan Jian Gao (a kind of pastry).
šWho still only knows Gulangyu Island and Zhongshan Road when coming to Xiamen?
šIn the morning, go and worship at Nanputuo Temple. At noon, stroll and eat in Bashi. In the afternoon, check out the super photogenic Shapowei. At night, go to Haibin Park to chase a sunset.
š¶āāIf you also like city walks, don’t miss this super chill Happiness Road. šWalking route: Jiyuan Roadā”Cen East Road Smallā”Jiageng Roadā”Shigu Roadā”Tangpu Road student streetā”Shangnan Roadā”Internet-famous check-in places on Aoyuan Roadā”Dashe Roadā”Cihou Road alleyā”Jiageng Parkā”Dragon Boat Poolā”Ten-mile Long Embankment.
ā©Finally, be sure to set aside half a day for Jimei Dashe. Here, there are not only alleys and ancient houses but also many literary and artistic shops. Every place is worth lingering.
šFinally, you can return from Xiamen North Station and end this wonderful trip.
šTouring time: 2 days
šRecommended delicacies: Shangqing Seafood Processing, Sili Shacha Noodles, A Jie’s spiced beef rolls, Danxiang’s taro paste roll, Nan Jian Gao (a kind of pastry).