Meizhou Island Mazu Temple

Below is an introduction to Meizhou Island: - Basic Information - Location: Located in the middle of the "Golden Coast" of Fujian Province, 40 km southeast of downtown Putian, facing Quangang and Hui'an in Quanzhou to the west and the Taiwan Strait to the east. - Area and Topography: The island has a land area of 14.35 square kilometers, a coastline of 30.4 kilometers, a length of about 9.78 kilometers from north to south, and a width of about 1 kilometer from east to west. The topography is mainly hilly and flat, with the highest point being Niutou Mountain at the northern end, with an elevation of 93.7 meters. - Climate: The island has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 19.9 degrees Celsius, no severe cold in winter, and no extreme heat in summer, but typhoons, droughts, and other disastrous weather may occur. - Tourist Attractions - Mazu Ancestral Temple: The world's first Mazu temple and the origin of Mazu culture. The temple has a unique architectural style, with carved beams and painted rafters, and is resplendent and magnificent. A giant stone statue of Mazu is built on the top of the mountain, which is a landmark of Meizhou Island.  - Goose Tail Stone Park: Named for its resemblance to a goose tail and its unique rocks, it is a natural stone bonsai garden with various strange stones formed by marine erosion, such as the Turtle Pilgrimage and the Flying Halberd Cave, which are of different shapes and lifelike.  - Rainbow Road: A beautiful coastal road in Fujian Province, winding along the coastline, with the blue sea on one side and the green mountains on the other, with picturesque scenery along the way, making it a popular road for sea viewing.  - Meiyu Chaoyin: The marine erosion landform here is unique, and under the action of tidal waves, it makes a sound like a stringed instrument, with a beautiful melody, making people feel as if they are in a natural music hall.  - Lianchi'ao Beach: The beach is clean and delicate, and the sea is crystal clear, making it a great place to watch the sunrise. In the early morning, you can stand on the beach and enjoy the magnificent view of the sun rising slowly from the sea level.  - Food Recommendations - Seafood: Meizhou Island is rich in seafood resources, such as crabs, shrimp, fish, shellfish, etc. There are various cooking methods, such as steaming, boiling, and frying, which retain the original flavor of the seafood. - Local Snacks: Mazu Ping'an Noodles, with long and thin noodles and delicious seafood soup, are smooth and tasty; there are also oyster cakes, made of fresh oysters and batter, which are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. - Transportation Guide - External Transportation: You can take a high-speed train to Putian Station, then transfer to bus 363 or K09 to Wenjia Wharf; you can also drive directly to Wenjia Wharf. - Internal Transportation: After arriving on the island, there are various transportation options, such as buses, sightseeing electric cars, bicycles, and electric rental cars.