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Lian Village Scenic Area
The hometown of Xue Lingzhi, a Fujian scholar in the Tang Dynasty, Liancun, the ancient cultural tourist destination of Fu'an, is a rare ancient cultural village in Fujian Province. In May 1992, the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Fujian Provincial Museum inspected the village appearance and ancient cultural relics of Liancun, and praised the well-preserved ancient buildings, ancient docks, ancient carvings, ancient official roads and ancient castles .Fu'an · 8.1km from downtown
Wuyishan National Park
Wuyishan National Park is located in the northern section of the Wuyishan mountain range in northwestern Fujian, stretching across the border area between Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. It is one of China's first established national parks, and Wuyishan itself was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both culture and nature as early as 1999. The park was formed by integrating the former Wuyishan National Nature Reserve and Wuyishan Scenic Area: the Tongmu area in the north focuses on ecological conservation and scientific research, preserving a rare intact mid-subtropical forest ecosystem at this latitude. The main peak of the Wuyishan range, Mount Huanggang, is also located here, and this core area does not offer regular tourism activities. Sightseeing activities are concentrated in the scenic areas along both banks of the Nine-bend Stream, namely the four major sections: Tianyou Peak to Taoyuan Cave, Nine-bend Stream to Wuyi Palace, One-line Sky to Tiger Roaring Rock, and Dahongpao to Water Curtain Cave. The attractions in the scenic area are relatively scattered with considerable distance between them. A leisurely visit typically requires two to three days. If you only have one day, start by ascending Tianyou Peak for a panoramic view of the emerald waters and crimson mountains along the Nine-bend Stream, then take a bamboo raft downstream from Xingcun Wharf. Along the way, you'll pass landmarks like Jade Maiden Peak, Great King Peak, cliff inscriptions, and suspended boat coffins. The rafting journey ends at Wuyi Palace, making it an ideal classic route. Tea enthusiasts may prefer spending time on the leisurely Rock Bone Floral Trail between Dahongpao and Water Curtain Cave. This gentle path connects core Wuyi rock tea production areas like Liuxiangjian and Huiyuankeng, offering a uniquely fragrant experience. With two days, you can cover all four major sections. For more time, consider visiting the ancient tea merchants' residences in Xiamei Village, the starting point of the ancient Tea Horse Road, or exploring the ruins of the Minyue King's City near Chengcun Village—the latter also being part of Wuyishan's world heritage site. Bamboo rafting is very popular, so please make arrangements in advance during peak season. To get close to the ecological heart of the park, you can take the Wuyishan National Park No. 1 scenic route. Places like Moon Bay and Qinglong Waterfall are suitable for self-drive or private charter. As for food, street snacks like flat meat dumplings and Vietnamese noodles are common, while Langu smoked goose and local dishes cooked with alpine bamboo shoots and mushrooms are also worth trying.China · Wuyishan
Pingtan Island
Pingtan Island, also known as Haitan Island, is located in Pingtan County, Fuzhou. As China's fifth largest island, it's often shrouded in mist from the east, earning it the nickname "Eastern Mist." The island boasts a winding coastline stretching over 400 km with pristine sandy beaches. Notable attractions include Thirty-Six Feet Lake, Shipaiyang Reef, Immortal Well, Yipianwa, and the Keqiutou Site. Leisure facilities like Longfengtou Resort and Tannanwan Beach make it an ideal coastal getaway. Pingtan Island boasts three stunning beaches—Changjiang'ao to the north, Haitan Bay to the east, and Tannan Bay to the south—featuring powdery white sand and crystal-clear azure waters. These interconnected shores are backed by lush windbreak forests and dotted with picturesque islets and rock formations, creating an exceptionally scenic coastal landscape.China · Pingtan County
Three Lanes And Seven Alleys
"Three Lanes and Seven Alleys" is located in the heart of Fuzhou, collectively referring to ten historic lanes and alleys lining both sides of Nanhou Street from north to south. The "three lanes" are: Shuixie Stage, Wenru Lane, and Guanglu Lane. The "seven alleys" are: Yangqiao Alley, Langguan Alley, Anmin Alley, Huang Alley, Ta Alley, Gong Alley, and Jibi Alley. "Who would have thought the recluse of Five Willows and Lone Pine would dwell amidst Three Lanes and Seven Alleys?" This entire ancient residential quarter, first built during the Ming Dynasty, has been remarkably preserved through centuries of history spanning both Ming and Qing dynasties. The neighborhood houses former residences of numerous historical figures and even features a folk culture museum. As the saying goes, to understand a city, you don't need to traverse every street—just stroll down one historic lane at a leisurely pace. Walking through Three Lanes And Seven Alleys brings you closer to the heart of Fuzhou.China · Fuzhou
Tianchi Grassland
The emerald grassland sits atop the clouds at an altitude of 1,100m, spanning 50,000 square meters like a silken ribbon encircling the Heavenly Lake.Fu'an · 22.2km from downtown
Fu'an Shifeng Temple
Fu'an Shifeng Temple is also known as Shifeng Guanghua Temple. It is located at the foot of Baizhu Yangshi Peak in Fu'an City, 30 kilometers away from the county seat. The temple was first built in the first year of Tang Jingfu (892), Ming Wuzong once visited this temple, the inscription on the temple was "Guanghua Zen Forest", and a poem was given. Come to the bamboo to attract the wind". It was rebuilt during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820). The monastery covers an area of 13,000 square meters. Sitting west to east, standing next to the mountain, the building is majestic. It is a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple in Eastern Mindong, and it is one of the temples with a very early history and a very large scale in Eastern Mindong. The architectural style of the main hall is unique and the historical value is extremely high, which is rare in China. As a revolutionary site in October 1985, it was approved by the Fujian Provincial Government as the second batch of provincial cultural relics protection units, and on May 25, 2006, it was approved and announced by the State Council as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In addition to this, there are also many famous poems written by scholars and writers of past dynasties in the temple. In 1991, Zhao Puchu, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Buddhist Association of China, personally inscribed the name of the temple "Shifeng Temple".Fu'an · 17.4km from downtown
Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple
Kaiyuan Temple is located in QuanzhouWest Street, Licheng DistrictBuilt in the second year of the Chuigong era during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic along the southeastern coast of China and one of the larger-scale Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. The attractions of the monastery are arranged along the central axisWorship pavilion, the Baiting, the main hall of Kaiyuan Temple, the Sangpeng historic site, the Kaiyuan Temple's Sweet Dew Ordination Platform, the scripture depository, etc.Also,, as well as the stone pagodas on the east and west sides and the east and west corridors. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - The heavenly king hall, also the mountain gate of the temple, was built in 1925. The stone pillars are slightly thinner at the top and bottom, thicker in the middle, shaped like a shuttle, reflecting the Tang dynasty stone pillar style. A wooden couplet hangs on the stone pillars, reading "This place is called the land of Buddha, where every street is filled with saints." It was composed by Zhu Xi, a great Neo-Confucian scholar of the Southern Song dynasty, and written by the modern eminent monk Hongyi. Crossing the mountain gate brings you toWorship pavilionStanding here, you can see the east and west pagodas rising from the ground and the spacious, bright east and west corridors symmetrically arranged on both sides. The east and west pagodas are among the more famous attractions in the area. The east pagoda is called "Zhenguo Pagoda (East Pagoda)," while the west pagoda is named "Renshou Pagoda." Standing over 40 m tall, they are one of the tallest pairs of stone pagodas in China and serve as landmarks and symbols of the ancient city of Quanzhou. Worship pavilionIn front, there is a large stone courtyard where officials and commoners from ancient and modern times gather for activities, becoming particularly lively during events. On both sides of the stone courtyard stand eight large banyan trees, beneath which are arranged 11 ancient sutra pillars and small stupas from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties in various styles, as well as two stone tortoises. Then there is the main structure, the Mahavira Hall of Kaiyuan Temple. The Mahavira Hall of Kaiyuan Temple also has an elegant name, "Hundred-Pillar Hall." Originally, the hall was planned to have one hundred pillars, but later, to accommodate the placement of Buddha statues and create space for Buddhist activities, the beams were extended, and the number of pillars was reduced, resulting in the "Hundred-Pillar Hall" with 86 pillars.China · Quanzhou
South Shaolin Temple
First built during the Longshuo era and abandoned in the Tianyou era. According to Cai Yongjian's "Xishan magazine" from the Qing Dynasty, which cited the Tang Dynasty's "Minzhong records," before the first year of Longshuo in the Tang Dynasty (661 AD), "Zhikong entered Minzhong and built the Shaolin Temple at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain, consisting of thirteen courtyards." "The Shaolin Temple had thirteen sections, surrounded by walls three zhang high, with vast fields and lush forests." "Beside the celestial altar stood the Shaolin Temple, where Zen master Zhikong met with Governor Wang at the celestial altar." Zhikong (styled Daoguang) was one of the thirteen staff-wielding monks from the Songshan Shaolin Temple renowned for saving the Tang emperor. His arrival in Min marked the beginning of martial monks in Fujian, and he trained twelve disciples—some capable of capturing tigers or lifting massive cauldrons, others skilled in wielding heavy crossbows, mastering chain hammers, or moving with extraordinary speed... The "Minzhong records" also states: In the first year of the Tang Tianyou era (907), "the Shaolin Temple rebelled against Wang Shenzhi's allegiance to the Liang Dynasty and was destroyed." Shi Mengshuo of the Southern Song Dynasty wrote in his "Donglu poetry collection": "The Shaolin Temple was built in Qingyuan, with ten grand gates and towering walls; a hundred acres of fields across three ridges, where a thousand monks practiced martial arts to rebel against the Wang regime." The "Wang regime" refers to the Min King Wang Shenzhi. Wang Shenzhi's destruction of the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou marks its first destruction. Prospered during the Taiping Xingguo era and declined during the Zhiyuan era The "Xishan magazine" records that in the sixth year of the Taiping Xingguo era of the Northern Song Dynasty (981 AD), an imperial decree was issued to rebuild the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. This marked the second revival of the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. Liu Changyan of the Northern Song Dynasty wrote in his poem: "The legacy of Qingyuan was built during the Xingguo era, the Shaolin spirit pervades throughout southern Quanzhou." "Xingguo" refers to the reign era of Emperor Taizong of Song, Taiping Xingguo (976–983). A copy of the Zhang family genealogy preserved in Donghu village, Dongqiao town, Hui'an county, states: "Shizhi, styled Fayi, renowned for stone carving, his craftsmanship was unparalleled, such as the stone lions in front of the Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou..." Zhang Shizhi was the younger brother of Zhang Shixun, a figure from the Song Dynasty, indicating his involvement in carving the stone lions at the entrance of the Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou during the Song Dynasty. Northern Song Dynasty records document that the South Shaolin Temple originally comprised a mountain gate, Mahavira Hall, dharma hall, Bodhidharma ancestral hall, thirteen halls, arhat hall, xuannü hall, scripture repository, heavenly king hall, Guanyin hall, Ksitigarbha hall and other supporting facilities, covering 400 mu of land. During the 2002 reconstruction of the heavenly king hall, over 40 stone temple components were excavated underground, including 1 pagoda base, 1 pagoda cover, 7 finials resembling those of Yinggeng Pagoda at Chengtian Temple, 4 stone caps, 4 column bases, 6 stone pillars, and notably 20 intact mortise stones measuring 1 m in diameter - all testifying to the temple's grand architectural scale. Numerous roof tiles and covers were also unearthed. Experts speculate these components likely belonged to the Quanzhou South Shaolin Temple's structures during the Tang and Song dynasties. During the peak periods of the Tang and Song dynasties, the temple housed thousands of martial monks. The "Xishan magazine · general records" also records: "In the first year of the Song Jingyan era (Yuan Dynasty's Zhiyuan 13th year, 1276), a thousand monks from the Qingyuan Shaolin Temple rebelled against Pu Shougeng's surrender to the Yuan Dynasty. The abbot of the Shaolin Temple, Yuan Miao... commonly known as Zhao Mengliang... (Yuan troops) pursued them to the Shaolin Temple... The vanguard, Qi Wotunsi, known for his cruelty, ordered an assault on the Shaolin Temple, provoking the fury of the thousand monks. Amidst the clash of swords, each monk fought like ten, leaving Yuan soldiers' corpses strewn across the east of Qingyuan city, with bones littering the fields. When Suodu arrived, he ordered arrows to be shot, killing most of the thousand monks, with only a hundred surviving... The survivors fled to Dehua (Daiyun Temple)." This marks the second destruction of the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. In the mid-Ming dynasty, Li Sen (born in 1398), a wealthy philanthropist from Anxi, funded the purchase of large tracts of wasteland on Dongyue Mountain to establish charitable burial grounds for the free interment of remains by Quanzhou residents. These burial sites appear to have been the same wastelands where the Shaolin Temple was destroyed after its thousand monks resisted the Yuan dynasty in the late Southern Song period. Prospered during the Hongwu era and declined during the Qianlong era The "Xishan magazine" records: In the tenth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1377 AD), Faben of the Xuanmiao Temple (a Shaolin monk who fled to Dehua after the resistance of a thousand monks against the Yuan Dynasty in the late Song period, aged 135) persuaded the local official Huang Zhongli to "petition the court for imperial approval to rebuild the Shaolin Temple." The monks then spread martial arts throughout southern Quanzhou. This marked the third revival of the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. The Annals of Jinjiang County, Volume 69, from the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty records: "The South Shaolin Temple is located by the East Lake outside Renfeng... It was rebuilt in the 10th year of the Xuande era (1435) during the Ming Dynasty, but later fell into disrepair. Monks restored one-tenth of its original site and also enshrined County Magistrate Peng Guoguang, as Peng had helped monks reclaim temple lands." In the book "Records of Shaolin warrior monks" by master Deqian of the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song (published by Beijing Sports University Press, 1988), it is stated: "According to the 'Internal Chronicles of Shaolin Temple,' monk Yuanran possessed extraordinary martial arts skills and was commended by Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (reigned 1522-1566). His eminent disciple, master Yuekong, was ordered to lead over 30 warrior monks who had proven their skills to Quanzhou, Fujian, to suppress Japanese pirates and establish merits. There, they built the South Shaolin Temple, where he became the abbot." This confirms that the "Internal Chronicles of Shaolin Temple" from the northern Shaolin Temple clearly records the existence of a South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou during the Ming Dynasty, while the claim of it being newly built is a misconception. To this day, southern Fujian still circulates stories of northern Shaolin warrior monks suppressing Japanese pirates. During the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong toured southern China and feared that the warrior monks of the South Shaolin Temple might collude with the remnants of Zheng Chenggong (see "Quanzhou biographical records: Zheng Chenggong"). "In the fall of the 28th year of Qianlong's reign (1763), an imperial decree ordered the burning of the Shaolin Temple... From then on, no one dared to rebuild it." Some temple monks took refuge at Yipian Temple in Nan'an. This marks the third destruction of the South Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou. After the burning of Shaolin Temple, the monk Zhishan sought refuge among the people, continuing to recruit Shaolin disciples to oppose the Qing dynasty and restore the Ming. Zhishan, Hong Xiguan, and their disciples spread to Guangdong, further developing Southern Shaolin boxing, which produced the Southern Shaolin boxing champion Wong Fei-hung. Later, Wong Fei-hung's disciples brought the art to Hong Kong and spread it as far as the United States.China · Quanzhou
Tianmashan Scenic Area
Tianma Mountain Forest Park is located near the 104 National Road in Fu'an City, Ningde City, Fujian Province. Tianma Mountain is a well-known leisure tourist resort with its steep mountains and its shape like a pegasus that is about to fly.Fu'an · 1.8km from downtown
Huotong Town
Huotong Town, located in the northwest of Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, Fujian Province, is 47.7 km from downtown Ningde and administers 1 residential committee and 24 administrative villages.Huotong Creekruns through the entire area and has historically been a vital transport route for timber and bamboo from Pingnan and Zhouning counties. The Huayan Temple on Mount Zhiti, a key national Buddhist temple, is located within its borders. Huotong Town has been successively designated as a Fujian Province Agricultural Science and Education Demonstration Town, a Fujian Province Small Town Construction Pilot Town, a Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art, and a Famous Historical and Cultural Town of China.Ningde · 34.6km from Fu'an
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What travellers say about Fu'an
吃饭了没上市9 November 2020
5.0
Liancun is the hometown of Xue Lingzhi, the "first Jinshi in Fujian" in the Tang Dynasty. The village name was conferred by Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty. It is a traditional rural village with "integrity culture" as its core, with Ming and Qing architectural style, ancient commercial port characteristics, traditional castle defense and a complete clan settlement system. Liancun was once an inland port leading to the sea, and a water and land hub and material distribution center connecting northeastern Fujian and southern Zhejiang. There are still two large and small docks in Muyang Creek to the east of the village. In the Ming Dynasty, villagers built a city wall to defend against Japanese pirates, which was called "Liancun Fort". The ancient fort is full of ancient official roads with stone strips and stones inlaid into patterns such as Bagua, Tai Chi, and wheat ears. There are still 26 Ming and Qing residential houses and 4 Qing Dynasty temples on both sides of the official road.
Lian Village Scenic Area
沈墨凡13 October 2026
5.0
There's no excessive commercialization, and the bamboo raft boatmen are quite interesting and don't charge extra. A special shout-out to the "One Line Sky"! Having climbed countless "One Line Skys" across the country, only this one is truly authentic!! A place where you can calmly focus on the scenery, a truly peaceful and beautiful landscape.
Wuyishan National Park
_We***2318 October 2026
5.0
Pingtan Fairy Well (East China Sea Wonderland) is truly a masterpiece of nature! Millions of waves eroded it, forming a giant natural vertical well over forty meters deep, with an opening at the bottom leading directly to the sea. At high tide, giant waves crash into the well, creating a thunderous roar—the famous "Fairy Well Roaring Waves"—a truly awe-inspiring sight. The scenic area also features Fairy Valley, where black rock walls contrast beautifully with the blue sea, creating a stunning atmosphere perfect for photos. The area remains relatively uncommercialized, preserving its pristine coastal scenery. The trails are easy to walk, making it a must-visit in Pingtan!
Pingtan Island
数羊小狗9 October 2026
5.0
When visiting Fuzhou, a leisurely stroll through the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is a must. Walking on the cool cobblestone streets, looking up at the staggered saddle-shaped walls, white walls and gray tiles, you'll see the quintessential old Fuzhou.
No need to rush to see the must-see spots; just wander into any alley, and you'll find ancient houses and courtyards brimming with stories. The streets are bustling with the aroma of everyday life—meat dumplings, fish balls, and peanut soup fill the air—a truly blissful experience as you stroll and savor the delicious treats.
Three Lanes And Seven Alleys
行观人文12 February 2022
1.0
Very rubbish, very bad experience. get off work ended at around 4 o'clock, and many projects were not played. When selling tickets, I asked but they didn't tell me what time they would end get off work. Very rubbish, I don't recommend going.
Tianchi Grassland
M22***2220 December 2022
5.0
Shifeng Temple is also known as Shifeng Guanghua Zen Temple. It is located at the foot of Shifeng Mountain in Baizhuyang, Fu'an City, 30 kilometers away from the county seat. The temple was first built in the first year of Jingfu in the Tang Dynasty (892), originally on the top of the mountain, and moved here during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424). It is recorded that Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty once visited this temple and inscribed the plaque "Shifeng Guanghua Zen Forest" and presented a poem, which included the lines "The shadows of the fish in the square pond startled the guests, and the sounds of the bamboos on the hillside attracted the wind."
Fu'an Shifeng Temple
菁菁 者莪23 July 2026
5.0
Kaiyuan Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, boasts imposing twin pagodas and towering banyan trees, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Just a wall away lies West Street, a vibrant hub of activity, with its exquisitely carved ancient buildings that blend the diverse cultures of the Maritime Silk Road, making it a worthwhile destination to savor and appreciate the rich heritage of Quanzhou.
Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple
M31***9218 October 2026
5.0
It was quite a show. Even though the performance conflicted with my schedule, I still made time to see it. Chinese martial arts, starting from a young age, has a long history and is very meaningful. Quanzhou is truly a wonderful place, blessed with beautiful scenery and talented people. Due to time constraints, I didn't have a chance to properly see the other sights of Shaolin Temple. I'll definitely visit again next time.
South Shaolin Temple
chb-happy2 July 2023
4.0
I took some time to visit Tianma Mountain in Fu'an. This mountain is located in the urban area of Fu'an. From the Yongzhen City God Temple and Mayu Xiangquan Temple at the foot of the mountain, as you walk up the mountain, you will also see Tiantang Temple, Dongyue Taoist Temple, Land God Temple, Guanye Temple, Ci'en Temple, and Baiyun Temple. When you reach the top of the mountain, at Xiashan Square, you will see Guanyin Pavilion and Sanqing Hall. Both Buddhist and Taoist places are everywhere here.
Tianmashan Scenic Area
186***424 October 2022
5.0
The night view of the renovated ancient town is very beautiful. The 4-wheeled bicycles are managed in a unified way, and they are very comfortable to ride when it is cool. The morning of Huotong Creek is even more beautiful. The fog shrouds Huotong Creek, and the best viewing time is 6:00-7:00.
Huotong Town
