Fuzhou Travel Guide

1. Classic must-see attractions: from Sanfang Qixiang to Guling Starry Sky 1. The essence of the city Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (5A-level scenic spot): Fuzhou's city card, the largest existing block of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main street of Nanhou Street is free, and the combined ticket of Yan Fu's former residence, Xiaohuanglou, etc. is 50 yuan Avoid the crowds and take photos of the Saddle Wall in the early morning, read "Letter to My Wife" at the former residence of Lin Juemin and Bing Xin, send postcards at the "Cat's Sky City", and stroll along the bluestone road under the lights at night. Nearby delicacies: Tongli meat dumpling (must try the combination of "meat dumpling + fish ball"), Yonghe fish ball (shark ball is chewy), Dingbianhu (pot-side hu with shrimp crisps) Fudao (Urban Forest Trail): The country's first steel-frame hollow trail winds through the mountains, overlooking the panoramic view of the city. It is recommended to enter through Exit 3 (Meifeng Mountain Park) to watch the beautiful sunset in the evening. Shangxiahang: The old Fuzhou commercial center, a combination of Chinese and Western architecture. Compared with Sanfang Qixiang, it is quieter and suitable for afternoon tea. I recommend the traditional desserts from Fat Kee Ice House. 2. Natural scenery Gushan: You can hike along the ancient trail (about 2 hours) or take the cable car (50 yuan one way). The vegetarian food and cliff carvings at Yongquan Temple are not to be missed. Hidden ways to play: There is an old-fashioned mixed noodles and flat meat shop next to the "Eighteen Scenic Spots of Gushan" bus stop at the foot of the mountain. Guling (summer resort): The temperature in summer is 5-8℃ lower than in the urban area. You must visit Metasequoia King Park and Zhuli Reservoir. Staying in a B&B for a night and gazing at the stars and sea of ​​clouds requires luck. Transportation: Drive or take the Guling Tourist Bus (from Gushan Subway Station) Pingtan Island: (1.5 hours’ drive from the city): An international tourist island, you must visit during the Blue Tears outbreak period (April-June)! Beigang Cultural and Creative Village, Changjiangao Windmill Field and the Northern Ecological Corridor are absolutely beautiful. Tips: Rent an electric car to travel around the island and try the "Good Luck" (salty rice) and "Forever" (sweet dumplings) 3. Cultural landmark Xichan Temple: The thousand-year-old temple, the ancient Songli tree and the Baoen Pagoda complement each other. The ticket is 20 yuan. The incense is prosperous but quiet. Fujian Provincial Museum: It is free to visit and see the "Sailing on the Silk Road" Maritime Silk Road exhibition. You can go boating in the nearby West Lake Park. Yantai Mountain Historical Area: The Wanguo Building Complex + Art Shops, we recommend you to board the boat for the "Minjiang Night Cruise" and enjoy the light show. 2. Local food map: from Buddha jumps over the wall to street-side Laohua 1. Must-eat meals Representative Fujian cuisine: Juchun Garden (the birthplace of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, 300+ per person, reservation required) An Tai Lou's one-stop shop for lychee meat, fried liver, and stir-fried double crisps Chen Jinlan Restaurant is a small restaurant with amazing hot and sour pork skin soup seafood: Wangzhuang Ami Food Stall (80 per person, recommended Huangqi Qicai Pancake and Iron Plate Salt-baked Razor Clams), or go to Mawei Seafood Wholesale Market for processing 2. Snack Concentration Camp Daming Food Street: Bustling at night, but more popular with locals: Lao Fuzhou (taro paste, peanut soup) Deaf Uncle Yuanxiao (Salty Yuanxiao with Meat Soup) Bindeqiao Shikue Shop (horse hoof cake, Annan cake) Street flavor: Bingfu Vermicelli Braised Flavor (Taijiang time-honored brand, vermicelli + braised small intestine) Shanggan Yixin Mixed Noodles with Flat Meat (Lard-flavored Mixed Noodles + Flat Meat Soup) Lao Hua (Lin Dongru clear soup noodles, Fuyu Weirong Lao Hua) 3. Special Experience Morning Market Culture: Watch fish balls being made at Nanhu Farmers Market and buy water chestnut cakes at Xuejun Road Market Tea Life: Drink jasmine tea and enjoy gift cakes at Chunlun Teahouse in Sanfang Qixiang. 3. Niche gameplay: hot springs, ancient villages and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts 1. Hot spring bath: Yuanmai Hot Spring (urban area, garden style) Gui'an Hot Spring Resort (many outdoor pools, suitable for families) Tip: Most of Fuzhou's hot springs are chloride springs, so you don't need to take a shower after soaking 2. Explore the ancient village: - Min'an Ancient Town (a major military town in the Tang and Song dynasties, with a quiet Xinggang wharf) - Linpu Village (Lianjiang Academy in the Song Dynasty, beautiful rapeseed season) 3. Handmade experience: Oil-paper umbrella making (Nanhou Street "Fujian style impression") Cork painting DIY (Xiyuan Village Cork Painting Gallery) transportation: Metro Line 1/2 covers major attractions, public transportation "eFuzhou" APP scan code, shared bicycles are convenient Season: Best travel season is October to December (cool and less rainy), spring is rainy so bring an umbrella, summer is summer and be careful to prevent heat stroke Dialect: Fuzhou dialect is difficult to understand, but young people generally speak Mandarin