Yang Jiaxi

What is the best season in Xiapu? Each season has different scenery. January-February: Xiapu is relatively cold at this time, picking clam seedlings; March-April: This is the season for fishing for fry in the sea and hanging oysters, and the banyan trees in Yangjiaxi are very beautiful; April-June: The season with the richest shooting themes in the year, fishing for fry in the sea, kelp harvest, egrets. July-September: The typhoon season, but also a very cool season, you can also capture the rare sky light and cloud shadow. October-December: Seaweed labor, maple leaves in Yangjiaxi, have a different style. 1️⃣East Sea No.1 Line: Gaoluo Beach→Haiwei Castle→Dajing Beach→Danwan Glass House→Xiaweiyu Sea Erosion Cave→Luxia Lighthouse 2️⃣Dongbi Line: Beiqi Beach Sunrise→Yangjiaxi→Banyan Maple Park→Xiaohao Beach→Light and Shadow Trestle→Dongbi Village Sunset 3️⃣Shajiang Photography Route: Beiqi Beach Sunrise→Shajiang S Bay→Half Moon Bay→Nanwan Oracle→Ewan Mangrove→Xiaqingshan Bridge Sunset

I remember from my primary school language textbooks, an old man leading an ox, slowly walking out from a fairyland, this unique image is still vivid in my memory. And with the light under the Tyndall effect, it also gained shape, making the scene even more filled with an ethereal aura! And this place, is the hidden gem in Xiapu, Fujian, known as Yangjiaxi. 🍀Scenic Area: Yangjiaxi Banyan Maple Park 📍Location: No. 56, Yangjiaxi Village, Yacheng Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province (south side of Yangjiaxi Scenic Area) 🚘Self-driving: 20 minutes by car from Xiapu County, follow the road signs from Yacheng highway exit. ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 🎫Admission: Free ‼️‼️Banyan tree 18💰, old man leading an ox, village girl herding geese, these are additional charges. 👀Here, the old farmers herding cattle and ducks are models posing for photos, and it is charged to take pictures with a camera, 300💰 for one release, and if everyone chips in, it's thirty per person, with someone specifically releasing smoke. The best time to shoot is from 8:00 to 9:30, when the sunlight passes through the dense canopy of ancient banyan trees and casts radial beams of light, creating the mysterious 'Jesus light'. 👉Final Summary Although the ox, the old man, and the burden-carrying grandma are actors, and the smoke needs to be man-made, the final photos are perfect👉👉worth recommending.

The best season for traveling has arrived! Nanny-level guide--Xiapu Travel Travel Routes, Attractions Brief I. Dongbi Route Itinerary Planning Huazhu Village Sunrise--Yangjiaxi--Xiaohao Tidal Flat--Light and Shadow Walkway--Yugongting Beach--Dongbi Village Sunset Attractions Brief 1. Huazhu Village: Famous for its sunrise, which has been broadcasted live on CCTV's 'Sunrise East Mountain', offering an unobstructed view of the sea and the best spot to admire the 'Fuyao Archipelago'. 2. Yangjiaxi: Known as the 'Peach Blossom Land of the Sea', with trails winding through banyan forests, perfect for taking beautiful photos. 3. Xiaohao Tidal Flat: The ebb and flow of the tide reveal various patterns of 'tiger skin' sand beaches, making it the easiest place to take colorful beach photos. 4. Light and Shadow Walkway: Superb sea views, with many platforms inside the walkway, including fish raft viewing platforms, and sunrise and sunset viewing platforms. 5. Yugongting Beach: Beautiful and less crowded, with unique shallow flowing water beaches resembling a desert by the sea. 6. Dongbi Village: The path to the sea is the unique romance of this small fishing village, as beautiful as a painting. II. Coastal Route Itinerary Planning Beiqi Tidal Flat--Gaoluo Beach--Haiweijiao--Dajing Beach--Danwan--Xiaweiyu Island--Lvxia Lighthouse Attractions Brief 1. Beiqi Tidal Flat: Listed as 'one of the 80 most beautiful places worth photographing in China' by 'Digital Photography' magazine, it has become one of the 22 photography holy sites! 2. Gaoluo Beach: The second-longest beach in Xiapu, where you can catch crabs at low tide and watch the sunrise by the sea. 3. Haiweijiao: With a road leading directly to the sea and a white castle, the most famous attraction is a pillar-like rock that reaches up to the sky. 4. Dajing Beach: The longest white sand beach along the Xiapu coastline, very suitable for photography. 5. Danwan: Beautiful rock caves, with several viewing platforms for sightseeing. 6. Xiaweiyu Island: Gorgeous natural landforms, with sea erosion caves; check the tide schedule as the site may close during high winds and waves. 7. Lvxia Lighthouse: A red and white lighthouse standing on a cliff where the sea meets the sky. Transportation Plane: To Fuzhou Changle Airport High-speed train: Directly to Xiapu Station, from where you can transfer to a bus to reach the city center Self-driving: Self-drive from Fuzhou Airport to Xiapu Travel Tips 1. Check the weather forecast first; clear days are great for photography, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. 2. There are many attractions, and public transportation is not well developed; it is recommended to rent a car or self-drive. 3. Remember to bring mosquito repellent products, as there are many mosquitoes. 4. The UV rays at the beach are strong; take precautions for sun protection. 5. Infrastructure is not very well developed; it is advisable to bring some snacks and fast food. 6. Some places require checking the tidal changes; pay attention to safety when playing.

May 9, 2024, visited Yangjiaxi, Banyan Maple Park, and Dongbi Village. The first stop: Banyan Maple Park (admission fee 18 yuan/person). The main attraction here is the ancient banyan trees, with several trees nearly a thousand years old, especially the classic photos taken by photographers, such as beautiful women herding geese and old farmers leading cows, which under the Tyndall light effect, present a beautiful pastoral scenery. However, it has now become commercialized, and one has to pay to take pictures with the beautiful women herding geese and old farmers leading cows (Image 1, 2). The second stop: Chixi Village. Chixi Village is a She ethnic administrative village under the jurisdiction of Fuding City, Ningde, Fujian. On June 24, 1984, the 'People's Daily' published a letter on its front page reflecting the poverty of Chixi's Xiaoshanxi natural village, which attracted high attention from the central leadership of the Party, thus triggering a poverty alleviation campaign that benefited the whole country. Chixi Village is therefore known as 'China's first poverty alleviation village'. The main visit was to the older She ethnic dwellings; the original inhabitants have long since moved to new homes, leaving the old houses for tourists to visit. The local villagers have already become wealthy through white tea cultivation and tourism development (Image 3, 4). The third stop: Light and Shadow Plank Road. The wooden plank road built along the coast below Dongbi Village, with white handrails and brown wooden floors, has an artistic feel. Walking on the plank road and taking pictures of the seascape, different artistic effects are presented under different lights and shadows. We entered from the north entrance and exited from the east, walking for about 40 minutes, probably 1000 meters long (Image 5, 6, 7). The fourth stop: Dongbi Village. The village is backed by mountains and faces the sea. With the development of tourism, many homestays and alleys in the village have become popular spots for internet celebrities. Indeed, some homestays, due to their fashionable design and avant-garde decoration, are very photogenic and attract many tourists to check in and take photos (Image 8, 9, 10, 11). The fifth stop: Gangwei Bridge to photograph the sunset glow. Today is really lucky to be able to capture the sunset glow. In the afternoon, before the sun had set, the Gangwei Bridge below Dongbi Village was already filled with photographers holding various 'long guns and short cannons'. The first thing to shoot was the light and shadow formed by the receding tide on the beach under the bridge. The golden sand with the water lines formed by the tide, under the light and shadow, created textures like tree branches. A beautiful woman in red working under the dazzling light and shadow composed a very beautiful tidal flat light and shadow art painting, very pretty (Image 12, 13, 14). Around 6:10 pm, as the sun gradually set, the sunlight passing through the clouds formed a beautiful sunset glow, shining on the sea in a golden hue. The fishing boats and bamboo rafts on the sea, together with the glittering sunset glow, constituted a very beautiful and unique seascape (Image 15, 16).

Travel plan is as follows: Day 1: - Morning: Drive from the starting point to Xiapu, Fujian, with an estimated journey of 1-2 hours. Enjoy the scenery along the way and rest at service areas as appropriate. - Noon: After arriving in Xiapu, taste local specialties such as seafood, She ethnic group's black rice, etc. - Afternoon: Visit the Xiapu mudflats, admire the spectacular tidal changes and sunset views. Then head to Xiapu county town and check into a hotel. Day 2: - Morning: After breakfast, go to Yangjiaxi in Xiapu, tour the ancient banyan tree group, and experience the rich cultural atmosphere. Then visit the Xiapu Photography Museum to learn about Xiapu's photography culture. - Noon: Taste local specialties near Yangjiaxi. - Afternoon: Drive to the salt fields in Xiapu, visit the She ethnic township in the salt fields, learn about She culture, and enjoy the scenery of the salt fields. Day 3: - Morning: After breakfast, head to Shajiang Town in Xiapu, tour the Shajiang water town, and enjoy the peaceful rural scenery. - Noon: Taste local specialties in Shajiang Town. - Afternoon: Return to the starting point, ending the pleasant trip to Xiapu. This itinerary avoids crowded places, focusing on natural scenery and cultural atmosphere, suitable for family participation. Also, the physical activity is moderate, friendly for the elderly and children. Wish you a happy holiday in Xiapu during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day!

🌅Winter Travel Guide to Xiapu, Experience the Beauty of Xiapu in Winter|||-👇The winter Xiapu guide is ready, dear friends, please check it out👀 ✅Gaoluo Beach: Free, zero distance to the beach Gaoluo Beach boasts a wide expanse of clean sand and clear waters, making it a rare natural seaside bathing spot. ✅Haiweijiao Castle Dubai Tower: Free, 20min by car; Xiapu's super mysterious and tranquil sea area, with natural sea-eroded rock formations, is a must-visit for photo opportunities, with a bit of climbing involved. ✅Dajing Beach: Free, 30min by car; Known as 'Fujian's Hawaii' and 'Northeast Min's Beidaihe', if you love the beach, it's a must-visit with water activities and beach games that truly give a holiday vibe. ✅Danwan Viewing Platform: Free, 40min by car; If you like the relaxing feeling of sea viewing, come here, have a cup of coffee or a drink, and quietly feel the sea. ✅Xiawei Island: Free, 50min by car; The southeast end of the small island faces the East China Sea and is surrounded by seawater. The photos taken here are the easiest to go viral on social media, and one might think you went to Jeju Island. ✅Lüxia Lighthouse: Free, 60min by car; 'Fujian's Little Kenting', a must-visit for those who like the fresh Japanese style! Perfect for photography, just like an anime heroine. ✅Yangjiaxi: Ticket 18¥, 1h by car; Worth seeing the tranquil and beautiful rural scenery of man and nature, you can see the trees and the Tyndall effect, like mistakenly entering an idyllic paradise. ✅Banmuli: Ticket 20￥, 50min by car; Banmuli, named after the crescent shape of the village, is a historical She ethnic town, retaining the authentic She architecture and cultural style. ✅Dongbi Sunset: Free, 50min by car; Feel the scenery from the comics and the anime sunrise next to the small white houses by the sea. ✅Huazhu Sunrise: Free, 1h by car; With bamboo poles in the foreground, fish rafts in the middle, and islands in the distance, it was once reported by CCTV as one of the most beautiful sunrises in China. Xiapu is known for its natural scenery tourism, which is greatly affected by weather changes, so those planning to visit should be prepared!

The ancient banyan tree group that has gone through a thousand years stands tall and upright. The sunlight falls through the gaps in the leaves. Under the Tyndall effect, it reflects the shape of the light. Everything is so quiet and peaceful, making people yearn for it. 🌲Scenic area: Yangjiaxi Bong Maple Park Location: No. 56 Yangjiaxi Scenic Area, Yangjiaxi Village, Yacheng Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province Distance: 34km away from the homestay, 40min drive🉑to Opening hours: 8.00-17.00 🎫Ticket: 18💰 📸Photography: The farmer leading the ox🐂 and the goose🦆 check-in photos that everyone cares about most. It costs 300 for one time, which can be AA, and the shooting time is concentrated from 8.00-9.30 Small tips: This attraction is very quick to play, and it can be finished in at most one hour. It is recommended to play with other attractions to form a day's tour route; if you don't want to take pictures with cows🐂 and geese🦆, you don't need to spend money💰 to check in~